Sao Paulo State University: Statistics

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#360 of 14,131 In the World
#9 of 1,756 In Latin America
#6 of 198 In Brazil
#2 of 15 In Sao Paulo
#1 of 2,294 For Animal Science
Top100 For 22 other topics
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Quick Review

Acceptance rate
35%
Type
Non-profit
Funding
Public-private
partnership
Highest Degree
Doctorate
Website
unesp.br
Languages
Portuguese

Acceptance rate & Admissions

Acceptance Rate35%
Admissions RequirementsSecondary school certificate or equivalent, and entrance examination
Academic CalendarFebruary to December (February - June; August-December)

We've calculated the 35% acceptance rate for Sao Paulo State University 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

Sao Paulo State University is a world-class research university with 169,154 scientific papers published and 2,116,799 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Environmental Science, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Chemistry, Medicine, Engineering, Philosophy, Physics, Biochemistry, and Genetics.

Publications
169,154
Citations
2,116,799

Sao Paulo State University majors

by publication & citation count

Biology
95,434 / 1,577,523
Environmental Science
72,626 / 1,173,622
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
72,040 / 632,767
Chemistry
67,436 / 1,299,848
Medicine
60,774 / 992,388
Engineering
51,261 / 937,162
Philosophy
49,615 / 254,331
Physics
48,172 / 893,114
Biochemistry
40,034 / 813,404
Genetics
39,539 / 727,363
Ecology
38,128 / 663,346
Organic Chemistry
36,074 / 745,930
Geology
35,308 / 625,720
Quantum and Particle physics
29,385 / 578,188
Geography and Cartography
28,728 / 424,700
Computer Science
28,024 / 436,024
Materials Science
28,013 / 547,706
Botany
27,887 / 475,839
Paleontology
24,918 / 466,766
Pathology
24,547 / 430,160
Political Science
20,104 / 136,548
Sociology
18,778 / 216,425
Psychology
18,607 / 268,122
Horticulture
16,742 / 208,268
Agricultural Science
16,569 / 227,142
Mathematics
16,530 / 253,112
Metallurgical Engineering
13,934 / 281,599
Statistics
13,773 / 227,941
History
13,295 / 209,676
Surgery
12,952 / 195,570
Immunology
12,096 / 223,298
Archaeology
11,955 / 203,764
Anatomy and Physiology
11,935 / 175,532
Optical Engineering
11,452 / 245,898
Law
11,145 / 119,442
Zoology
10,839 / 180,122
Animal Science
10,505 / 134,003
Nutrition and Food Science
9,857 / 197,116
Psychiatry
9,630 / 160,223
Business
9,471 / 131,777

Annual publication & citation counts

Year Publications Citations
1992 418 548
1993 544 648
1994 550 727
1995 676 922
1996 746 1017
1997 852 1453
1998 993 1910
1999 1242 2366
2000 1405 3390
2001 1738 4329
2002 1993 5922
2003 2166 7770
2004 2565 10050
2005 2813 13258
2006 3284 17073
2007 3838 22340
2008 4707 28097
2009 4681 35652
2010 5597 43690
2011 6282 53777
2012 6836 64610
2013 7589 74857
2014 8473 82753
2015 9253 89951
2016 9110 97033
2017 9693 107559
2018 9904 122365
2019 9841 143162
2020 10970 183008
2021 10869 216362
2022 9164 213138
2023 9429 219582
2024 7168 207794
Academic rankings

Tuition

The tuition table for Sao Paulo State University 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 year)
Undergraduate (Brazilian students) R$ 1,180
Undergraduate (International students) R$ 6,350
Graduate (Master's and Doctorate) R$ 1,330

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 Sao Paulo State University.

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 Agronomy, Animal Husbandry, Architecture and Planning, Arts and Humanities, Biology, Chemistry, Communication Studies, Computer Science, Dentistry, Ecology, Economics, Engineering, Fine Arts, Geography, History, Industrial Design, Law, Mathematics, Medicine, Music, Nursing, Nutrition, Pharmacy, Physical Education, Physical Therapy, Psychology, Public Administration, Social and Community Services, Social Sciences, Social Work, Speech Therapy and Audiology, Statistics, Veterinary Science
Licenciatura Art Education, Arts and Humanities, Biology, Chemistry, Education, Geography, History, Mathematics, Music, Pedagogy, Philosophy, Physical Education, Physics, Psychology, Social Sciences
Especialização / Aperfeiçoamento Agriculture, Art Education, Biological and Life Sciences, Business and Commerce, Communication Arts, Cultural Studies, Dental Technology, Dentistry, Ecology, Educational Administration, Engineering, Entomology, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Management, Environmental Studies, Fine Arts, Food Science, Fruit Production, Haematology, Health Administration, Health Sciences, Hydraulic Engineering, Industrial Management, Leadership, Marine Science and Oceanography, Orthodontics, Periodontics, Physical Therapy, Physiology, Preschool Education, Production Engineering, Psychology, Public Health, Rehabilitation and Therapy, Safety Engineering, Special Education, Sports, Stomatology, Technology, Transport Management, Water Management
Mestrado Agricultural Engineering, Agriculture, Agronomy, Animal Husbandry, Architecture, Arts and Humanities, Biological and Life Sciences, Biophysics, Biotechnology, Botany, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Communication Studies, Computer Science, Dentistry, Ecology, Economics, Education, Electrical Engineering, Environmental Studies, Fine Arts, Fishery, Food Science, Food Technology, Forestry, Genetics, Geography, Geology, History, Industrial Design, Information Sciences, Law, Linguistics, Materials Engineering, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Medicine, Microbiology, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Pharmacology, Pharmacy, Philosophy, Physical Education, Physical Therapy, Physics, Physiology, Political Sciences, Production Engineering, Psychology, Public Health, Social and Community Services, Sociology, Speech Therapy and Audiology, Teacher Training, Town Planning, Veterinary Science, Zoology
Doutorado Agricultural Engineering, Agronomy, Animal Husbandry, Arts and Humanities, Biological and Life Sciences, Biophysics, Biotechnology, Botany, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Dentistry, Ecology, Education, Electrical Engineering, Environmental Studies, Fine Arts, Fishery, Food Science, Food Technology, Forestry, Genetics, Geography, Geology, History, Industrial Design, Information Sciences, Linguistics, Materials Engineering, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Medicine, Microbiology, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Pharmacology, Pharmacy, Physical Education, Physical Therapy, Physics, Physiology, Political Sciences, Production Engineering, Psychology, Public Health, Social and Community Services, Sociology, Teacher Training, Veterinary Science, Zoology

Sao Paulo State University alumni

  1. Ana Maria Braga

    Ana Maria Braga
    Born in
    Brazil Flag Brazil
    Years
    1949-.. (age 76)
    Occupations
    actorsingertelevision presenterbiologistjournalist
    Biography

    Ana Maria Braga Maffeis is a Brazilian television host.

  2. Mauro Refosco

    Mauro Refosco
    Born in
    Brazil Flag Brazil
    Years
    1962-.. (age 63)
    Occupations
    percussionistmusician
    Biography

    Mauro Refosco, is a Brazilian percussionist. He is best known for his work with singer David Byrne and the American rock band Red Hot Chili Peppers. He was a member of the experimental supergroup Atoms for Peace – featuring Thom Yorke and Flea – and the forró band Forro in the Dark. Refosco was also briefly a member of Dirty Projectors.

  3. Rafael Coutinho

    Rafael Coutinho
    Years
    1980-.. (age 45)
    Occupations
    comics artist
    Biography

    Rafael dos Santos Coutinho is a Brazilian comics artist, painter and animator.

  4. Eduardo Riedel

    Eduardo Riedel
    Born in
    Brazil Flag Brazil
    Years
    1969-.. (age 56)
    Enrolled in Sao Paulo State University
    Studied zootechnics
    Occupations
    Secretarypoliticianfarmerbusinesspersonentrepreneur
    Biography

    Eduardo Corrêa Riedel is a Brazilian politician who is the 12th and current Governor of Mato Grosso do Sul. A member of the Brazilian Social Democracy Party, he previously served as the 27th Secretary of State for Infrastructure and Housing in Mato Grosso do Sul from 2021 to 2022 under Government Reinaldo Azambuja and 20th Secretary of State for Government and Strategic Management of Mato Grosso do Sul from 2015 to 2021.

All 13 notable alumni

Sao Paulo State University faculties and divisions

Course/Programme : Arts and Humanities Administration, Architecture, Archiving, Design, Economics, Fine Arts, Geography, History, International Relations and Diplomacy, Journalism, Law, Library Science, Mass Communication, Modern Languages, Music, Pedagogy, Performing Arts, Philosophy, Psychology, Public Administration, Public Relations, Radio and Television Broadcasting, Social and Community Services, Social Sciences, Theatre, Tourism, Town Planning, Translation and Interpretation, Visual Arts
Course/Programme : Biological Sciences Agricultural Engineering, Animal Husbandry, Biological and Life Sciences, Biomedicine, Chemistry, Dentistry, Ecology, Fishery, Forestry, Information Sciences, Medicine, Meteorology, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Pharmacy, Physical Education, Physical Therapy, Speech Therapy and Audiology, Veterinary Science
Course/Programme : Exact Sciences Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering, Agriculture, Biotechnology, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Electronics and Automation, Energy Engineering, Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Food Technology, Geology, Industrial Engineering, Materials Engineering, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Production Engineering, Statistics, Surveying and Mapping, Telecommunications Engineering
Research Division : Dante Moreira Leite Childhood and Adolescents Research Centre (CENPE) Child Care and Development
Research Division : Dra. Betti Katzenstein Applied Psychology Psychology
Research Division : Meteorology (IPMet) Meteorology

General information

Alternative names UNESP
São Paulo State University
Universidade Estadual Paulista
Founded 1976
Accreditation Ministry of Education

Location and contacts

Address Rua Quirino de Andrade, 215
São Paulo, São Paulo, 01049-010
Brazil
City population 11,452,000

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