Universidade Estadual Paulista (Unesp)

601–800th
World University Rankings 2024
201–300th
Impact Rankings 2023
301–350th
Young University Rankings 2023
Rua Quirino de Andrade 215, Sao Paulo, 01049-010, Brazil

About Universidade Estadual Paulista (Unesp)

São Paulo State University (UNESP), founded in 1976, is one of Brazil’s largest public universities with 24 campuses throughout the State of São Paulo.

Its multi-campus model allows UNESP to offer a varied academic programme with diverse activities. As one of Brazil’s foremost research universities, it cites subject strengths in health, engineering, communications, humanities, arts, social sciences and theoretical sciences.

UNESP is international recognised for the quality of its research, teaching and its initiatives to promote cultural diversity in the classroom. Its ethos emphasises critical thinking, humanist principles, sustainability, technological innovation and democratic participation in equal measures.

The university’s various campuses are also home to a diverse range of contemporary artworks, historical artefacts, farms, museums and a zoo, as well as hospitals and libraries.

São Paulo is Brazil’s wealthiest and most populous State, vibrant and cosmopolitan. Its capital, the city of São Paulo, is the country’s financial and cultural centre, home to a host of iconic architecture and events such as the São Paulo Art Biennial and the Brazilian Grand Prix. The city also hosts the largest LGBT Pride Festival in the world.

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Key statistics

  • 12.8
    No. of students per staff
    (1)
  • 4%
    Percentage of International Students
    (1)
  • 54 : 46
    Student Ratio of Females to Males
    (1)
  • 24%
    Proportion of ISR Publication
    (1)
  • 34,828
    Number of FTE Students
    (1)
Based on data collected for the (1) 2024 World University Rankings

Subjects taught at Universidade Estadual Paulista (Unesp)

  • Engineering & technology

    • General Engineering
    • Chemical Engineering
    • Civil Engineering
    • Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering
    • Electrical & Electronic Engineering
  • Social sciences

    • Sociology
    • Politics & International Studies (incl Development Studies)
    • Communication & Media Studies
    • Geography
  • Physical sciences

    • Mathematics & Statistics
    • Physics & Astronomy
    • Geology, Environmental, Earth & Marine Sciences
    • Chemistry
  • Arts & humanities

    • Architecture
    • Art, Performing Arts & Design
    • History, Philosophy & Theology
    • Archaeology
    • Languages, Literature & Linguistics
  • Business & economics

    • Business & Management
    • Accounting & Finance
    • Economics & Econometrics
  • Clinical, pre-clinical & health

    • Medicine & Dentistry
    • Other Health
  • Psychology

    • Psychology
  • Life sciences

    • Sport Science
    • Biological Sciences
    • Veterinary Science
    • Agriculture & Forestry
  • Law

    • Law
  • Education

    • Education
  • Computer science

    • Computer Science