Federal University of Sao Carlos: Statistics

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#739 of 14,131 In the World
#27 of 1,756 In Latin America
#17 of 198 In Brazil
#61 of 1,019 For Agricultural Engineering
Top50% For 166 other topics
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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 52,393 scientific papers published and 580,298 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Chemistry, Engineering, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Physics, Environmental Science, Organic Chemistry, Philosophy, Quantum and Particle physics, and Materials Science.

Publications
52,393
Citations
580,298

Federal University of Sao Carlos majors

by publication & citation count

Biology
25,500 / 393,756
Chemistry
24,880 / 430,498
Engineering
23,793 / 380,717
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
23,216 / 133,013
Physics
22,886 / 377,584
Environmental Science
20,441 / 284,706
Organic Chemistry
17,160 / 318,829
Philosophy
16,583 / 62,937
Quantum and Particle physics
16,419 / 280,935
Materials Science
15,592 / 283,900
Medicine
12,522 / 156,289
Biochemistry
12,072 / 228,793
Computer Science
11,510 / 132,780
Geology
10,055 / 140,086
Ecology
9,216 / 131,176
Geography and Cartography
8,280 / 81,999
Political Science
8,095 / 40,719
Genetics
8,064 / 137,168
Metallurgical Engineering
7,438 / 134,845
Psychology
6,802 / 63,317
Sociology
6,786 / 41,674
Optical Engineering
6,534 / 113,761
Paleontology
6,455 / 89,261
Chemical Engineering
6,312 / 140,504
Mathematics
6,237 / 74,126
Botany
5,294 / 72,225
Physical chemistry
5,050 / 105,016
Statistics
4,957 / 62,927
Nanotechnology
4,929 / 108,087
Law
4,694 / 34,408
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
4,438 / 46,138
Business
4,331 / 37,291
Pathology
4,300 / 54,306
History
4,134 / 33,494
Archaeology
3,796 / 32,545
Electrical Engineering
3,754 / 56,729
Mechanical Engineering
3,382 / 38,425
Environmental Chemistry
3,191 / 66,004
Condensed Matter Physics
3,058 / 51,185
Psychiatry
2,960 / 31,249

Annual publication & citation counts

Year Publications Citations
1990 103 347
1991 75 345
1992 97 399
1993 128 422
1994 161 509
1995 226 602
1996 342 761
1997 336 961
1998 400 1150
1999 509 1543
2000 579 1972
2001 610 2451
2002 918 2868
2003 787 3515
2004 876 4585
2005 861 5596
2006 1014 6847
2007 1109 8486
2008 1288 10370
2009 1544 12165
2010 1615 13995
2011 1727 16985
2012 2317 20304
2013 2187 22797
2014 2593 25534
2015 2648 27888
2016 3111 30298
2017 3272 33785
2018 3631 37618
2019 3636 45198
2020 3955 56855
2021 4609 74648
2022 3446 72847
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 60)
    Occupations
    singerrecord producercomposersongwriter
    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. Sonia Guimarães

    Sonia Guimarães
    Born in
    Brazil Flag Brazil
    Years
    1957-.. (age 66)
    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.

  3. Erika Hilton

    Erika Hilton
    Born in
    Brazil Flag Brazil
    Years
    1992-.. (age 31)
    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.

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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