Sao Paulo State University: Statistics

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#378 of 14,131 In the World
#10 of 1,756 In Latin America
#6 of 198 In Brazil
#2 of 15 In Sao Paulo
#1 of 2,152 For Animal Science
Top100 For 20 other topics
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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 143,158 scientific papers published and 1,388,544 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Environmental Science, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Chemistry, Medicine, Engineering, Physics, Philosophy, Biochemistry, and Genetics.

Publications
143,158
Citations
1,388,544

Sao Paulo State University majors

by publication & citation count

Biology
83,054 / 1,090,400
Environmental Science
62,694 / 778,822
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
60,526 / 380,170
Chemistry
59,370 / 904,946
Medicine
53,095 / 675,543
Engineering
44,556 / 632,407
Physics
41,598 / 595,279
Philosophy
41,560 / 151,505
Biochemistry
35,953 / 595,181
Genetics
35,238 / 524,182
Ecology
32,956 / 441,978
Organic Chemistry
32,349 / 536,720
Geology
31,130 / 421,141
Quantum and Particle physics
25,459 / 383,537
Materials Science
24,538 / 377,821
Computer Science
24,412 / 285,993
Botany
24,407 / 321,141
Geography and Cartography
24,052 / 251,812
Paleontology
22,092 / 312,751
Pathology
21,879 / 297,009
Political Science
16,848 / 80,751
Sociology
16,392 / 135,128
Psychology
16,386 / 183,894
Mathematics
14,738 / 165,115
Agricultural Science
14,525 / 150,360
Horticulture
14,521 / 138,674
Statistics
12,390 / 148,127
Metallurgical Engineering
12,263 / 192,133
Surgery
11,591 / 139,498
History
11,218 / 115,057
Anatomy and Physiology
10,880 / 120,003
Immunology
10,807 / 162,014
Optical Engineering
10,223 / 173,480
Archaeology
10,094 / 111,723
Animal Science
9,691 / 95,673
Law
9,493 / 72,857
Zoology
9,262 / 117,643
Nutrition and Food Science
8,737 / 136,792
Psychiatry
8,636 / 116,860
Business
8,253 / 79,556

Annual publication & citation counts

Year Publications Citations
1991 311 302
1992 410 455
1993 523 537
1994 526 615
1995 661 750
1996 725 802
1997 809 1102
1998 917 1504
1999 1141 1872
2000 1274 2726
2001 1532 3453
2002 1738 4699
2003 1874 5972
2004 2252 7878
2005 2432 10352
2006 2874 13306
2007 3407 17315
2008 4353 21591
2009 4174 27364
2010 4794 32694
2011 5555 40093
2012 5899 46428
2013 6693 54006
2014 7332 60644
2015 8068 68427
2016 7995 67180
2017 8300 73583
2018 8666 84781
2019 8789 101130
2020 9918 128499
2021 9994 155378
2022 8074 155659
2023 7724 158110
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 75)
    Occupations
    biologisttelevision presentersingeractorjournalist
    Biography

    Ana Maria Braga Maffeis is a Brazilian television presenter and journalist.

  2. Mauro Refosco

    Mauro Refosco
    Born in
    Brazil Flag Brazil
    Years
    1962-.. (age 62)
    Occupations
    musicianpercussionist
    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 44)
    Occupations
    comics artist
    Biography

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

  4. Bruna Caram

    Bruna Caram
    Born in
    Brazil Flag Brazil
    Years
    1987-.. (age 37)
    Occupations
    singeractorsongwriter
    Biography

    Bruna Caram is a multi-instrumental Brazilian artist. She has been a singer for more than 20 years and is also a songwriter, composer, dancer and actress.

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 12,396,000

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