Sao Paulo State University: Statistics

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#337 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 3,615 For Horticulture
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 173,199 scientific papers published and 2,262,976 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
173,199
Citations
2,262,976

Sao Paulo State University majors

by publication & citation count

Biology
98,083 / 1,684,611
Environmental Science
74,427 / 1,248,459
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
73,263 / 678,503
Chemistry
69,291 / 1,392,174
Medicine
62,645 / 1,063,724
Engineering
52,657 / 1,004,973
Philosophy
50,231 / 272,611
Physics
49,407 / 954,011
Biochemistry
41,180 / 872,757
Genetics
40,779 / 779,406
Ecology
39,202 / 712,391
Organic Chemistry
36,907 / 801,350
Geology
36,133 / 665,990
Quantum and Particle physics
29,990 / 614,557
Geography and Cartography
29,476 / 447,069
Computer Science
28,856 / 467,936
Materials Science
28,698 / 587,449
Botany
28,571 / 508,804
Paleontology
25,457 / 493,822
Pathology
25,303 / 460,328
Political Science
20,549 / 147,701
Psychology
19,135 / 286,193
Sociology
19,116 / 229,340
Horticulture
16,993 / 221,829
Agricultural Science
16,954 / 247,296
Mathematics
16,800 / 259,331
Metallurgical Engineering
14,230 / 300,607
Statistics
13,984 / 232,346
History
13,546 / 217,333
Surgery
13,355 / 208,869
Immunology
12,447 / 238,809
Anatomy and Physiology
12,187 / 187,189
Archaeology
12,171 / 210,820
Optical Engineering
11,679 / 261,546
Law
11,446 / 129,377
Zoology
11,191 / 190,700
Animal Science
10,688 / 141,976
Nutrition and Food Science
10,136 / 212,924
Psychiatry
9,906 / 172,425
Business
9,660 / 141,188

Annual publication & citation counts

Year Publications Citations
1993 543 648
1994 551 729
1995 677 923
1996 746 1021
1997 852 1461
1998 999 1911
1999 1243 2368
2000 1409 3395
2001 1740 4334
2002 1993 5927
2003 2166 7774
2004 2565 10052
2005 2814 13258
2006 3277 17066
2007 3840 22344
2008 4715 28108
2009 4686 35673
2010 5597 43687
2011 6284 53786
2012 6841 64643
2013 7600 74881
2014 8480 82810
2015 9257 90003
2016 9113 97109
2017 9700 107629
2018 9905 122403
2019 9851 143221
2020 10970 183027
2021 10886 216465
2022 9172 213343
2023 9436 219860
2024 7266 209990
2025 4979 186613
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 77)
    Occupations
    singertelevision presenterbiologistjournalistactor
    Biography

    Ana Maria Braga Maffeis is a Brazilian television host.

  2. Mauro Refosco

    Mauro Refosco
    Born in
    Brazil Flag Brazil
    Years
    1962-.. (age 64)
    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. Eduardo Riedel

    Eduardo Riedel
    Born in
    Brazil Flag Brazil
    Years
    1969-.. (age 57)
    Enrolled in Sao Paulo State University
    Studied zootechnics
    Occupations
    farmerbusinesspersonentrepreneurassociateSecretary
    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.

  4. Rafael Coutinho

    Rafael Coutinho
    Years
    1980-.. (age 46)
    Occupations
    comics artist
    Biography

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

All 12 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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