Universidade de São Paulo

Founded in 1827, Universidade de São Paulo (University of São Paulo) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large metropolis of São Paulo (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants), Sao Paulo. This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Bauru, Lorena, Piracicaba, Pirassununga, Ribeirão Preto, São Carlos, Santos. Officially recognized by the Ministério da Educação, Brazil (Ministry of Education of Brazil), Universidade de São Paulo (USP) is a very large (uniRank enrollment range: over-45,000 students) coeducational Brazilian higher education institution. Universidade de São Paulo (USP) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 193 years old Brazilian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The admission rate range is 0-10% making this Brazilian higher education organization a most selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. USP also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.