Federal University of ABC: Statistics

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#1787 of 14,131 In the World
#89 of 1,756 In Latin America
#43 of 198 In Brazil
#403 of 1,946 For Theoretical Physics
Top50% For 73 other topics
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Acceptance rate
10%
Type
Non-profit
Funding
Public-private
partnership
Highest Degree
Doctorate
Languages
Portuguese

Acceptance rate & Admissions

Acceptance Rate10%
Admissions RequirementsCompetitive admission

We've calculated the 10% acceptance rate for Federal University of ABC based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.

Research profile

Federal University of ABC is a world-class research university with 12,765 scientific papers published and 143,517 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Physics, Engineering, Biology, Chemistry, Quantum and Particle physics, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Environmental Science, Computer Science, Materials Science, and Organic Chemistry.

Publications
12,765
Citations
143,517

Federal University of ABC majors

by publication & citation count

Physics
6,996 / 106,753
Engineering
6,704 / 93,139
Biology
6,196 / 79,894
Chemistry
6,070 / 87,105
Quantum and Particle physics
5,678 / 92,019
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
5,244 / 40,875
Environmental Science
4,678 / 57,750
Computer Science
4,237 / 50,617
Materials Science
3,699 / 58,499
Organic Chemistry
3,618 / 54,661
Philosophy
3,414 / 17,470
Medicine
3,149 / 34,763
Biochemistry
3,031 / 43,924
Geography and Cartography
2,301 / 29,442
Genetics
2,275 / 29,848
Geology
2,243 / 25,197
Ecology
2,013 / 21,549
Political Science
1,991 / 8,235
Optical Engineering
1,921 / 27,391
Mathematics
1,885 / 19,189
Psychology
1,860 / 20,708
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
1,767 / 16,590
Metallurgical Engineering
1,639 / 28,045
Electrical Engineering
1,616 / 18,159
Chemical Engineering
1,601 / 28,969
Business
1,516 / 13,906
Statistics
1,473 / 16,846
Paleontology
1,466 / 16,737
Nanotechnology
1,408 / 24,564
History
1,341 / 19,914
Sociology
1,309 / 6,634
Nuclear Physics
1,284 / 31,774
Archaeology
1,259 / 19,717
Law
1,254 / 7,021
Astrophysics and Astronomy
1,209 / 26,968
Pathology
1,203 / 13,880
Mechanical Engineering
1,083 / 11,828
Physical chemistry
1,035 / 16,719
Neuroscience
1,010 / 14,440
Botany
986 / 10,935

Annual publication & citation counts

Year Publications Citations
1990 0 0
1991 0 0
1992 0 0
1993 0 1
1994 0 0
1995 0 1
1996 1 0
1997 0 0
1998 1 0
1999 0 0
2000 1 1
2001 1 2
2002 1 3
2003 9 1
2004 2 5
2005 1 6
2006 14 8
2007 82 33
2008 157 316
2009 247 745
2010 331 1279
2011 400 2537
2012 510 3675
2013 582 4580
2014 605 5597
2015 743 7286
2016 759 8212
2017 1002 9057
2018 1197 10277
2019 1296 13426
2020 1463 17444
2021 1767 25013
2022 1260 24259
Academic rankings

Tuition

The tuition table for Federal University of ABC gives an overview of costs but prices are approximate and subject to change and don't include accommodation, textbooks, or living expenses. The costs of programs might differ significantly for local and international students. The only source of truth for current numbers is the university's official website.

Program Tuition Cost (per semester)
Undergraduate R$ 1,180
Graduate (Master's) R$ 1,330
Graduate (Doctorate) R$ 1,330

The currency used is Brazilian Real (R$).

The Federal University of ABC has financial aid programs.

Programs and Degrees

The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by Federal University of ABC.

Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.

Programs Bachelor Master Doctoral
Art & Design No No No
Biology Yes Yes Yes
Business No No No
Chemistry Yes Yes Yes
Computer Science Yes Yes Yes
Economics Yes Yes Yes
Engineering Yes Yes Yes
Environmental Science Yes Yes Yes
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences Yes Yes Yes
Mathematics Yes Yes Yes
Medicine No No No
Physics Yes Yes Yes
Psychology No No No
Bacharelado Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering, Architecture and Planning, Arts and Humanities, Biological and Life Sciences, Biology, Biomedical Engineering, Chemistry, Cognitive Sciences, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Economics, Electronics and Automation, Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Instrument Making, International Relations and Diplomacy, Materials Engineering, Mathematics, Mathematics Education, Nanotechnology, Natural Sciences, Neurosciences, Philosophy, Physics, Power Engineering, Public Administration, Robotics, Science Education, Social Sciences
Licenciatura Arts and Humanities, Biological and Life Sciences, Chemistry, Mathematics, Mathematics Education, Natural Sciences, Philosophy, Physics
Mestrado Arts and Humanities, Biological and Life Sciences, Biomedical Engineering, Biotechnology, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Cognitive Sciences, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Energy Engineering, Engineering, Engineering Management, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Studies, Information Sciences, Materials Engineering, Mathematics, Mathematics Education, Mechanical Engineering, Nanotechnology, Neurosciences, Philosophy, Physics, Public Administration, Regional Planning, Science Education, Social Sciences
Doutorado Arts and Humanities, Biological and Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Cognitive Sciences, Computer Science, Energy Engineering, Engineering, Information Sciences, Mathematics, Nanotechnology, Natural Sciences, Neurosciences, Physics, Regional Planning, Social Sciences

Notable alumni

  1. Kim Kataguiri

    Kim Kataguiri
    Born in
    Brazil Flag Brazil
    Years
    1996-.. (age 27)
    Occupations
    politiciantelevision producer
    Biography

    Kim Patroca Kataguiri is a Brazilian politician, activist, lecturer, and one of the founders and leaders of the Free Brazil Movement, a right-wing group. In October 2018, he was elected a congressman for the 2019–2022 term, being the fourth most voted.

  2. Felipe Almeida Wu

    Felipe Almeida Wu
    Born in
    Brazil Flag Brazil
    Years
    1992-.. (age 31)
    Occupations
    sport shooter
    Biography

    Felipe Almeida Wu is a Brazilian sport shooter. He won a silver medal in the Men's 10m air pistol event at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro.

  3. Verônica Hipólito

    Verônica Hipólito
    Born in
    Brazil Flag Brazil
    Years
    1996-.. (age 27)
    Occupations
    athletics competitor
    Biography

    Verônica Silva Hipólito is a para-athlete from Brazil competing mainly in category T37 sprint events. She competed as an able-bodied athlete before a stroke in 2011 left her with permanent damage to the right side of her body. In 2013, she discovered that she was eligible to compete in Paralympic sports and that year represented Brazil at the 2013 IPC Athletics World Championships.

Federal University of ABC faculties and divisions

Centre : Engineering, Modelling and Applied Social Sciences Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Economics, Electronics and Automation, Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Instrument Making, International Relations and Diplomacy, Materials Engineering, Power Engineering, Public Administration, Robotics, Social Sciences
Centre : Mathematics, Computer and Cognitive Sciences Cognitive Sciences, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Mathematics Education, Neurosciences
Centre : Natural and Human Sciences Architecture and Planning, Arts and Humanities, Biological and Life Sciences, Chemistry, Mathematics, Mathematics Education, Nanotechnology, Natural Sciences, Neurosciences, Philosophy, Physics, Science Education

General information

Alternative names UFABC
Universidade Federal do ABC
Founded 2005
Accreditation Ministry of Education
Motto Universidade do século XXI
University of the XXI century
Colors green, yellow, white

Location and contacts

Address Av. dos Estados, 5001 Bairro Santa Terezinha
Santo André, São Paulo, 09.210-170
Brazil
City population 721,000

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