Federal University of Sao Carlos: Statistics
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #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 |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 9%
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- ufscar.br
- Languages
- Portuguese
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 9% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | Secondary school certificate and entrance examination |
| Academic Calendar | March 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.
Federal University of Sao Carlos majors
by publication & citation count
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 |
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
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Nando Reis
- 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.
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Sonia Guimarães
- 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.
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Erika Hilton
- 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 |