Federal University of Sao Paulo: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #702 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #26 of 1,756 | In Latin America |
| #16 of 198 | In Brazil |
| #3 of 15 | In Sao Paulo |
| #24 of 2,534 | For Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN) |
| Top50% | For 152 other topics |
Quick Review
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Bachelor
- Website
- unifesp.br
- Languages
- Portuguese
- Acceptance rate
- 16%*
* The Federal University of Sao Paulo is among the institutions that don't provide data on acceptance rates. This might happen because the university has programs where applicants only need to meet admission requirements to enroll and don't necessarily compete with others.
We estimate the above acceptance rate based on admission statistics of closely ranked nearby universities with similar research profiles that do publish such data.
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Admissions Requirements | Secondary school certificate and entrance examination |
|---|---|
| Academic Calendar | February to December (February - June; August-December) |
Research profile
Federal University of Sao Paulo is a world-class research university with 80,513 scientific papers published and 1,558,833 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Medicine, Biology, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Chemistry, Genetics, Pathology, Psychology, Biochemistry, Computer Science, and Surgery.
Federal University of Sao Paulo majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 8 | 73 |
| 1994 | 9 | 69 |
| 1995 | 115 | 72 |
| 1996 | 253 | 138 |
| 1997 | 446 | 261 |
| 1998 | 500 | 557 |
| 1999 | 590 | 1083 |
| 2000 | 572 | 1812 |
| 2001 | 675 | 2869 |
| 2002 | 852 | 3941 |
| 2003 | 1056 | 5280 |
| 2004 | 1218 | 7058 |
| 2005 | 1339 | 9247 |
| 2006 | 1820 | 12359 |
| 2007 | 1953 | 15425 |
| 2008 | 2139 | 20047 |
| 2009 | 2299 | 26325 |
| 2010 | 2601 | 31466 |
| 2011 | 2798 | 37312 |
| 2012 | 3151 | 43196 |
| 2013 | 3427 | 50724 |
| 2014 | 3666 | 59001 |
| 2015 | 3907 | 63357 |
| 2016 | 3729 | 68064 |
| 2017 | 4164 | 75372 |
| 2018 | 4106 | 82411 |
| 2019 | 4640 | 95208 |
| 2020 | 5373 | 123789 |
| 2021 | 5526 | 148223 |
| 2022 | 5044 | 149887 |
| 2023 | 4960 | 151323 |
| 2024 | 4510 | 144929 |
| 2025 | 3568 | 133187 |
Tuition
The tuition table for Federal University of Sao Paulo 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$ 1,000 |
| Graduate (Master's) | R$ 1,500 |
| Graduate (Doctorate) | R$ 2,000 |
The currency used is Brazilian Real (R$).
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 Paulo.
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 | No | No | No |
| 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 | Accountancy, Administration, Anaesthesiology, Anatomy, Biochemistry, Biological and Life Sciences, Biology, Biomedical Engineering, Biophysics, Biotechnology, Cardiology, Cell Biology, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Communication Disorders, Community Health, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Dermatology, Distance Education, Economics, Embryology and Reproduction Biology, Endocrinology, English, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Studies, Epidemiology, Ethics, Finance, French, Gastroenterology, Genetics, Geography, Gerontology, Haematology, Histology, History, Immunology, Information Technology, International Relations and Diplomacy, Law, Materials Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science, Medical Technology, Medicine, Microbiology, Midwifery, Molecular Biology, Natural Sciences, Nephrology, Neurology, Nursing, Nutrition, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Occupational Therapy, Ophthalmology, Optical Technology, Orthopaedics, Otorhinolaryngology, Paediatrics, Parasitology, Pathology, Pedagogy, Petroleum and Gas Engineering, Pharmacology, Pharmacy, Philosophy, Physical Chemistry, Physical Education, Physical Therapy, Physiology, Plastic Surgery, Pneumology, Portuguese, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Psychology, Public Health, Rheumatology, Social and Community Services, Social and Preventive Medicine, Social Sciences, Spanish, Speech Therapy and Audiology, Statistics, Surgery, Technology, Treatment Techniques, Urology |
|---|---|
| Licenciatura | English, French, History, Philosophy, Portuguese, Social Sciences, Spanish |
| Mestrado | Applied Mathematics, Art History, Biology, Biotechnology, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Communication Disorders, Computer Science, Development Studies, Ecology, Economics, Education, Epidemiology, Food Science, Health Administration, Health Education, Health Sciences, History, Literature, Marine Biology, Materials Engineering, Mathematics, Mathematics Education, Medicine, Nursing, Nutrition, Pharmacology, Pharmacy, Philosophy, Public Health, Rehabilitation and Therapy, Science Education, Social and Community Services, Social Sciences, Surgery |
| Doutorado | Art History, Biology, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Communication Disorders, Computer Science, Education, Educational Research, Health Administration, Health Sciences, Materials Engineering, Medicine, Nursing, Nutrition, Pharmacology, Philosophy, Public Health, Rehabilitation and Therapy, Social and Community Services, Social Sciences, Surgery |
Notable alumni
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Djamila Ribeiro
- Occupations
- human rights defenderphilosopherjournalist
- Biography
-
In 2024, her book Lugar de Fala was translated into English and published as “Where We Stand” by Yale University Press. Translated by Padma Viswanathan and edited by Abbie Storch, this edition features a foreword by Nigerian philosopher Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, one of Ribeiro's cited influences, and includes commentaries by influential U.S. scholars such as Patricia Hill Collins, Ibram X. Kendi, Linda Alcoff, Priyamvada Gopal, and Kia Lilly Caldwell.
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Márcio Matos
- Occupations
- politicianphysician
- Biography
-
Márcio Artur de Matos is a Brazilian politician, current mayor of Telêmaco Borba, municipality in the state of Paraná in the Southern Region of Brazil.
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Helena Nader
- Occupations
- university teacherbiomedical scientistbiologist
- Biography
-
Helena Bonciani Nader is a Brazilian biomedical scientist based at the Federal University of São Paulo. She served as president of the Brazilian Society for the Advancement of Science from 2011 to 2017. She works in glycobiology, specialising in the characterisation of proteoglycans. She is a member of The World Academy of Sciences.
Federal University of Sao Paulo faculties and divisions
| Campus : Baixada Santista | Environmental Engineering, Nutrition, Occupational Therapy, Petroleum and Gas Engineering, Physical Education, Physical Therapy, Psychology, Social and Community Services, Technology |
|---|---|
| Campus : Diadema | Biological and Life Sciences, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Environmental Studies, Natural Sciences, Pharmacy |
| Campus : East zone | Geography |
| Campus : Guarulhos | English, French, History, Pedagogy, Philosophy, Portuguese, Social Sciences, Spanish |
| Campus : Osasco | Accountancy, Economics, Finance, International Relations and Diplomacy, Law |
| Campus : São José | Biomedical Engineering, Biotechnology, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Materials Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science, Technology |
| Campus : São Paulo | Cardiology, Clinical Psychology, Gastroenterology, Gerontology, Health Administration, Medicine, Neurosciences, Nursing, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Oncology, Ophthalmology, Paediatrics, Pneumology, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Public Health, Radiology, Social and Preventive Medicine, Surgery, Urology |
General information
| Alternative names | UNIFESP Federal University of São Paulo Universidade Federal de São Paulo |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1933 |
| Accreditation | Ministry of Education |
Location and contacts
| Address | Rua Sena Madureira, n.º 1500 Vila Clementino São Paulo, São Paulo, 04021-001 Brazil |
|---|---|
| City population | 11,452,000 |