Federal University of Sao Carlos: Statistics

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#757 of 14,131 In the World
#27 of 1,756 In Latin America
#17 of 198 In Brazil
#87 of 2,799 For Radiochemistry
Top50% For 160 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 55,373 scientific papers published and 629,558 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Chemistry, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Engineering, Physics, Environmental Science, Organic Chemistry, Philosophy, Quantum and Particle physics, and Materials Science.

Publications
55,373
Citations
629,558

Federal University of Sao Carlos majors

by publication & citation count

Biology
26,963 / 443,799
Chemistry
26,154 / 479,581
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
25,230 / 153,761
Engineering
24,751 / 425,076
Physics
23,789 / 416,627
Environmental Science
22,186 / 342,853
Organic Chemistry
18,364 / 373,328
Philosophy
17,930 / 68,978
Quantum and Particle physics
17,487 / 329,004
Materials Science
16,432 / 318,138
Medicine
13,305 / 177,039
Biochemistry
12,887 / 262,707
Computer Science
11,971 / 147,496
Geology
11,191 / 173,832
Ecology
10,049 / 155,929
Geography and Cartography
8,892 / 101,101
Political Science
8,626 / 47,121
Genetics
8,474 / 154,592
Metallurgical Engineering
8,346 / 165,604
Paleontology
7,205 / 110,599
Optical Engineering
7,173 / 137,684
Psychology
7,087 / 71,883
Sociology
7,029 / 48,039
Chemical Engineering
6,845 / 166,286
Mathematics
6,746 / 89,581
Botany
5,769 / 83,396
Physical chemistry
5,743 / 130,867
Statistics
5,510 / 79,673
Nanotechnology
5,104 / 116,590
Law
4,839 / 40,174
Pathology
4,751 / 64,895
History
4,565 / 45,103
Business
4,509 / 42,722
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
4,503 / 48,489
Archaeology
4,221 / 44,343
Electrical Engineering
4,104 / 69,142
Environmental Chemistry
3,774 / 89,684
Mechanical Engineering
3,764 / 50,664
Condensed Matter Physics
3,362 / 60,598
Psychiatry
3,237 / 36,493

Annual publication & citation counts

Year Publications Citations
1991 88 384
1992 113 454
1993 143 505
1994 180 525
1995 245 689
1996 356 844
1997 354 1074
1998 410 1310
1999 527 1685
2000 596 2106
2001 627 2641
2002 1015 3198
2003 843 3906
2004 900 4946
2005 866 5952
2006 1038 7286
2007 1129 9065
2008 1324 10695
2009 1588 12362
2010 1634 14095
2011 1765 17589
2012 2335 20580
2013 2177 23051
2014 2690 26057
2015 2635 29585
2016 3101 30847
2017 3190 33401
2018 3563 38712
2019 3471 45654
2020 3815 56225
2021 4190 66269
2022 3706 69756
2023 3575 72548
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 61)
    Occupations
    songwritercomposerrecord producersinger
    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 32)
    Occupations
    activistpolitician
    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 67)
    Occupations
    professorphysicist
    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.

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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