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Ranking

# 92QS World University Rankings

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636Undergrad. & Postgrad. Programmes

International

2 % International 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...
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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...
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Available programmes

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University information

UNDERGRADUATE COURSES 

The University of São Paulo offers undergraduate courses in all areas of knowledge. All are free of charge and last from four to six years. It is worth remembering that most of USP activities are carried out in Portuguese. Students from all over the world interested in applying to take undergraduate courses may take part in the USP entrance test (called “vestibular”),...
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The University of São Paulo operates across eight campuses, which are: 

  • São Paulo Campus
  • Bauru Campus
  • Lorraine Campus 
  • Piracicaba Campus
  • Campus of Pirassununga
  • Ribeirao Preto Campus
  • Saints Campus
  • San Carlos Campus 


The majority of faculties are based at the São Paulo campus, whilst the satellite campuses offer a range of specialist faculties.

USP offers several online study options...
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Student life

USP students can enjoy a range of cultural activities during their time at university, including USP Theatre, Orchestra, Choir, Cinema and Publisher. 

Sports facilities at the University of São Paulo include the USP Sport Practices Center, whilst further athletics centres are at the São Carlos and Ribeirão Preto campuses. 

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...
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Tuition fees

Domestic Students

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International Students

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USP is a public and free university (no fees or tuitions), financed mainly by the government of the State of São Paulo. Furthermore, USP maintains other important sources of funding, such as partnerships with companies and support from national (FAPESP, CAPES, CNPq) and international research funding agencies. Recently, USP also created its endowment policy, aiming to expand the resources available for its investment in teaching, research, extension and innovation. All USP financial income and expenses are available with transparency and public access.

Rankings & Ratings

Universidade de São Paulo is one of the top public universities in São Paulo, Brazil. It is ranked #92 in QS World University Rankings 2025.

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  • 2012
    #139
  • 2014
    #127
  • 2015
    #=132
  • 2016
    #=143
  • 2017
    #120
  • 2018
    #121
  • 2019
    #118
  • 2020
    #116
  • 2021
    #115
  • 2022
    #=121
  • 2023
    #115
  • 2024
    #=85
  • 2025
    #92

Ranking criteria

Overall
61.6
Academic Reputation
92.8
Citations per Faculty
28.5
Employment Outcomes
97.9
Employer Reputation
74.6
Faculty Student Ratio
21.4
International Faculty Ratio
6.8
International Research Network
95.9
International Student Ratio
2.1
Sustainability
93.6

QS World University Rankings

  • 2012
    #139
  • 2014
    #127
  • 2015
    #=132
  • 2016
    #=143
  • 2017
    #120
  • 2018
    #121
  • 2019
    #118
  • 2020
    #116
  • 2021
    #115
  • 2022
    #=121
  • 2023
    #115
  • 2024
    #=85
  • 2025
    #92

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Campus locations

Main Campus

Campus de São Paulo Campus

São Paulo - State of São Paulo

São Paulo

BR

05311-970

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Frequently Asked Questions

USP is a public and free university (no fees or tuitions), financed mainly by the government of the State of São Paulo. Furthermore, USP maintains other important sources of funding, such as partnerships with companies and support from national (FAPESP, CAPES, CNPq) and international research funding agencies. Recently, USP also created its endowment policy, aiming to expand the resources available for its investment in teaching, research, extension and innovation. All USP financial income and expenses are available with transparency and public access.
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