Federal University of Sao Carlos: Statistics

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#756 of 14,131 In the World
#28 of 1,756 In Latin America
#17 of 198 In Brazil
#81 of 2,913 For Radiochemistry
Top50% For 174 other topics
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Quick Review

Acceptance rate
9%
Type
Non-profit
Funding
Public-private
partnership
Highest Degree
Doctorate
Website
ufscar.br
Languages
Portuguese

Acceptance rate & Admissions

Acceptance Rate9%
Admissions RequirementsSecondary school certificate and entrance examination
Academic CalendarMarch to December (March - June; August-December)

We've calculated the 9% acceptance rate for Federal University of Sao Carlos 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 Sao Carlos is a world-class research university with 65,706 scientific papers published and 872,524 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Chemistry, Engineering, Physics, Environmental Science, Philosophy, Organic Chemistry, Quantum and Particle physics, and Materials Science.

Publications
65,706
Citations
872,524

Federal University of Sao Carlos majors

by publication & citation count

Biology
31,078 / 597,325
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
30,327 / 239,624
Chemistry
29,535 / 611,871
Engineering
28,142 / 548,676
Physics
26,903 / 528,904
Environmental Science
25,569 / 464,704
Philosophy
21,705 / 114,814
Organic Chemistry
20,186 / 461,540
Quantum and Particle physics
19,199 / 406,353
Materials Science
18,453 / 395,727
Medicine
15,438 / 248,744
Biochemistry
14,297 / 335,628
Computer Science
13,835 / 212,967
Geology
12,792 / 233,270
Ecology
11,664 / 226,200
Geography and Cartography
10,543 / 147,043
Political Science
10,175 / 79,016
Genetics
9,470 / 202,828
Metallurgical Engineering
9,099 / 202,527
Psychology
8,207 / 105,868
Paleontology
8,204 / 151,753
Sociology
8,115 / 73,686
Optical Engineering
7,773 / 171,602
Mathematics
7,586 / 119,285
Chemical Engineering
7,500 / 207,532
Botany
6,671 / 123,364
Physical chemistry
6,116 / 154,219
Statistics
6,100 / 104,141
Nanotechnology
5,769 / 148,041
Law
5,625 / 65,382
Pathology
5,517 / 91,032
History
5,324 / 68,425
Business
5,249 / 67,572
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
5,138 / 70,619
Archaeology
4,916 / 66,884
Electrical Engineering
4,583 / 87,103
Mechanical Engineering
4,269 / 69,678
Environmental Chemistry
4,025 / 104,889
Psychiatry
3,683 / 52,918
Condensed Matter Physics
3,625 / 72,454

Annual publication & citation counts

Year Publications Citations
1992 110 531
1993 152 573
1994 178 604
1995 239 793
1996 362 944
1997 369 1227
1998 430 1438
1999 558 1780
2000 642 2304
2001 675 2876
2002 1105 3602
2003 942 4639
2004 982 5642
2005 979 6591
2006 1189 8410
2007 1306 10341
2008 1462 11964
2009 1761 13909
2010 1874 16351
2011 1992 20456
2012 2650 24275
2013 2586 27355
2014 3046 31381
2015 3112 33990
2016 3451 37886
2017 3718 42408
2018 4074 49133
2019 3931 58064
2020 4319 73639
2021 4594 86340
2022 4225 90145
2023 4231 95125
2024 3308 93565
Academic rankings

Tuition

The tuition table for Federal University of Sao Carlos 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.

Undergraduate Program Tuition Cost (per semester)
Engineering R$ 1,180
Computer Science R$ 1,180
Medicine R$ 1,180
Law R$ 1,180
Business Administration R$ 1,180

The currency used is Brazilian Real (R$).

The Federal University of Sao Carlos has financial aid programs and on-campus housing.

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 Sao Carlos.

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 Yes Yes Yes
Biology Yes Yes Yes
Business Yes Yes Yes
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 Yes Yes Yes
Physics Yes Yes Yes
Psychology Yes Yes Yes
Bacharelado Administration, Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Engineering, Agriculture, Anatomy, Animal Husbandry, Arts and Humanities, Biology, Biotechnology, Botany, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Communication Studies, Computer Science, Ecology, Economics, Education, Educational Sciences, Electrical Engineering, Engineering, Environmental Studies, Genetics, Geography, Gerontology, Health Sciences, Information Sciences, Materials Engineering, Mathematics, Mathematics and Computer Science, Natural Resources, Natural Sciences, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Pathology, Performing Arts, Philosophy, Physical Education, Physical Engineering, Physical Therapy, Physics, Physiology, Production Engineering, Psychology, Social Sciences, Special Education, Statistics, Technology, Tourism
Licenciatura Geography, Music, Music Education, Philosophy, Physical Education, Physics, Special Education
Especialização / Aperfeiçoamento Business Administration, Computer Science, Economics, Education, Environmental Management, Environmental Studies, Health Administration, Information Technology, Management, Management Systems, Mathematics Education, Media Studies, Medicine, Nursing, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Orthodontics, Pedagogy, Philosophy, Physical Education, Physical Therapy, Physiology, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Psychology, Public Administration, Rehabilitation and Therapy, Sociology, Software Engineering, Special Education, Surveying and Mapping, Sustainable Development, Urban Studies
Mestrado Administration, Agriculture, Anthropology, Biotechnology, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Ecology, Economics, Education, Electrical Engineering, Engineering, Environmental Management, Environmental Studies, Genetics, Geography, Gerontology, Health Administration, Horticulture, Information Sciences, Linguistics, Literature, Management, Management Systems, Materials Engineering, Mathematics, Mathematics and Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Molecular Biology, Natural Resources, Natural Sciences, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Philosophy, Physical Therapy, Physics, Production Engineering, Psychology, Social Sciences, Sociology, Sound Engineering (Acoustics), Special Education, Statistics, Technology, Wildlife
Doutorado Anthropology, Biotechnology, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Ecology, Education, Environmental Studies, Genetics, Linguistics, Literature, Materials Engineering, Mathematics, Molecular Biology, Natural Resources, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Philosophy, Physical Therapy, Physics, Physiology, Production Engineering, Psychology, Sociology, Special Education, Statistics

Notable alumni

  1. Nando Reis

    Nando Reis
    Born in
    Brazil Flag Brazil
    Years
    1963-.. (age 62)
    Occupations
    record producercomposersongwritersinger
    Biography

    Nando Reis is a Brazilian musician and producer, best known as the former bassist and one of the lead singers of Brazilian rock band Titãs and for his successful solo career, with his own band called Os Infernais. He has also produced a few albums, including some related to Cássia Eller, who has made several significant partnerships with him, and Marisa Monte. In 2012, Nando Reis was listed among the top ten Brazilian artists at the ECAD list of artists who earned the most from copyright in the first semester of that year. In 2016, he was at the 15th position, besides being 6th in the ranking of earnings from live performances and topped the ranking of earnings from music played in public places.

  2. Erika Hilton

    Erika Hilton
    Born in
    Brazil Flag Brazil
    Years
    1992-.. (age 33)
    Occupations
    politicianactivist
    Biography

    Erika Santos Silva, known as Erika Hilton, is a Brazilian politician and activist for black and LGBT rights. Hilton studied teaching and gerontology before entering politics.

  3. Sonia Guimarães

    Sonia Guimarães
    Born in
    Brazil Flag Brazil
    Years
    1957-.. (age 68)
    Occupations
    physicistprofessor
    Biography

    Sonia Guimarães is a Brazilian Professor of Physics at the Instituto Tecnológico de Aeronáutica. She was the first black Brazilian woman to earn a doctorate in physics and has dedicated her career to improving the representation of black Brazilians in academia.

  4. Bruno de Sá

    Bruno de Sá
    Born in
    Brazil Flag Brazil
    Years
    1989-.. (age 36)
    Enrolled in the Federal University of Sao Carlos
    Studied in 2011
    Occupations
    opera singerconcert singer
    Biography

    Bruno de Sá is a classical sopranist from Brazil. In 2016, he performed at the São Pedro Theatre in Gianni Schicchi, The Magic Flute, and The Marriage of Figaro. In 2019–2020 he performed as Sesto in Giulio Cesare at the Halle Opera.

  5. Carol Dartora

    Carol Dartora
    Born in
    Brazil Flag Brazil
    Years
    1983-.. (age 42)
    Occupations
    activistpoliticianhistorianteacher
    Biography

    Ana Carolina Moura Melo Dartora, known as Carol Dartora, is a Brazilian politician, teacher, historian, trade unionist and member of the Workers' Party (PT). She is currently a congresswoman for the state of Paraná, Brazil, having been elected at the 2022 Brazilian general election.

Federal University of Sao Carlos faculties and divisions

Campus : Science in Management and Technology - (Campus Sorocaba) Administration, Computer Science, Economics, Production Engineering
Centre : Agricultural Sciences - (Campus Araras) Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Engineering, Agriculture, Animal Husbandry, Biotechnology, Environmental Studies, Mathematics, Natural Resources, Natural Sciences
Centre : Education and Human Sciences - (Campus de São Carlos) Arts and Humanities, Communication Studies, Education, Educational Sciences, Information Sciences, Philosophy, Psychology, Social Sciences
Centre : Exact Sciences and Technology - (Campus São Carlos) Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Mathematics, Natural Sciences, Physical Engineering, Physics, Production Engineering, Statistics, Technology
Centre : Health Sciences and Biology - (Campus São Carlos) Anatomy, Biology, Botany, Ecology, Genetics, Health Sciences, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Pathology, Physical Education, Physical Therapy, Physiology
Centre : Human and Biological Sciences - (Campus Sorocaba) Arts and Humanities, Biology, Education, Geography, Tourism
Centre : Natural Sciences - (Campus Lagoa do Sino) Administration, Agricultural Engineering, Biological and Life Sciences, Environmental Engineering, Food Technology
Centre : Science and Technology Center for Sustainability - (Campus Sorocaba) Chemistry, Environmental Studies, Mathematics, Physics

General information

Alternative names UFSCAR
Federal University of São Carlos
Universidade Federal de São Carlos
Founded 1968
Accreditation Ministry of Education
Motto Excelência acadêmica e compromisso social
Academic excellence and social commitment
Colors orange, white, black

Location and contacts

Address Rodovia Washington Luís Km 235 SP-310
São Carlos, São Paulo, 13565-905
Brazil
City population 254,000

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