Universidade de São Paulo : Rankings, Fees & Courses Details | Top Universities
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# 92QS World University Rankings

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173Undergraduate programs

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471Postgraduate programs

International

1540International students

About Universidade de São Paulo

Founded in 1934, University of São Paulo, is the largest institution of higher education and research in Brazil. In fact, it accounts for a significant proportion of the country’s master’s and doctoral degrees. USP is known in Brazil for its pursuit of excellence in teaching and research and for its contribution to advances in science and technology. Proof of this is its performance in academic rankings. USP is a public, state-operated university and does not charge tuition fees. The campuses are distributed in eight cities in the State of São Paulo: Bauru, Lorena, Piracicaba, Pirassununga, Ribeirão Preto, Santos, São Carlos and São Paulo, which is the State Capital.  

The university, which is also known simply as USP, consists of 42 schools, six specialized institutes, four hospitals, four museums, 67 libraries and a considerable number of well-equipped laboratories. This structure serves approximately 59,000 undergraduate and 30,000 graduate students. The faculty consists of about 5,600 professors, backed up by a staff of 13,700 people. Internationalisation is one of USP’s major features. Since its earliest days, the university has welcomed people from all over the world, and continues to do so through partnerships and networks. In 2018, about 3,000 international students were received in its undergraduate and graduate programs. USP’s International Cooperation Office handles the University’s initiatives in internationalization, including undergraduate and graduate exchange programs.  

Find out more about life at the Universidade de São Paulo via its social media channels, including Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube and LinkedIn

About Universidade de São Paulo

Founded in 1934, University of São Paulo, is the largest institution of higher education and research in Brazil. In fact, it accounts for a significant proportion of the country’s master’s and doctoral degrees. USP is known in Brazil for its pursuit of excellence in teaching and research and for its contribution to advances in science and technology. Proof of this is its performance in academic rankings. USP is a public, state-operated university and does not charge tuition fees. The campuses are distributed in eight cities in the State of São Paulo: Bauru, Lorena, Piracicaba, Pirassununga, Ribeirão Preto, Santos, São Carlos and São Paulo, which is the State Capital.  

The university, which is also known simply as USP, consists of 42 schools, six specialized institutes, four hospitals, four museums, 67 libraries and a considerable number of well-equipped laboratories. This structure serves approximately 59,000 undergraduate and 30,000 graduate students. The faculty consists of about 5,600 professors, backed up by a staff of 13,700 people. Internationalisation is one of USP’s major features. Since its earliest days, the university has welcomed people from all over the world, and continues to do so through partnerships and networks. In 2018, about 3,000 international students were received in its undergraduate and graduate programs. USP’s International Cooperation Office handles the University’s initiatives in internationalization, including undergraduate and graduate exchange programs.  

Find out more about life at the Universidade de São Paulo via its social media channels, including Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube and LinkedIn

Available programs

USP offers more than 180 undergraduate programs in all contemporary areas of knowledge: agricult ral sciences, biological sciences, health sciences, exact and earth sciences, humanities, applied social sciences, engineering, linguistics, literature and arts, as well as multidisciplinary courses. The undergraduate programs allow students to organize their studies according to their educational goals.

You can see all the courses offered by USP on our website or in the catalog provided by the USP Office of International Relations.

University of São Paulo is also a traditional leader in graduate education in Brazil, with almost 270 graduate programs (courses). USP’s experience in graduate education is an important feature in its history and has made a solid contribution to the country’s scientific and technological development. 

You can see all the courses offered by USP on our website or in the catalog provided by the USP Office of International Relations.