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Universidade Federal de São Carlos

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world rank  1218

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Overview

Founded in 1968, the Universidade Federal de São Carlos (Federal University of São Carlos) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the small city of São Carlos (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Sao Paulo. This institution also has branch campuses in Araras, Buri and Sorocaba. Officially recognized by the Ministério da Educação, Brazil (Ministry of Education of Brazil), Universidade Federal de São Carlos (UFSCAR) is a large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 20,000-24,999 students) coeducational Brazilian higher education institution. Universidade Federal de São Carlos (UFSCAR) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 55-year-old Brazilian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The acceptance rate range is 0-9% making this Brazilian higher education organization an extremely selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UFSCAR 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.

University Snapshot

Control

Universidade Federal de São Carlos's Control Typepublic

Entity

Universidade Federal de São Carlos's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Universidade Federal de São Carlos' Size by Total Enrollmentlarge-sized

Selectivity

Universidade Federal de São Carlos's Selectivity by Acceptance Rateextremely selective

University Identity

Name
Name (English) Federal University of São Carlos
Acronym UFSCAR
Founded 1968
Motto Excelência acadêmica e compromisso social
Academic excellence and social commitment
Colours Orange, white and black
Video Presentation

n.a.; please submit an official Universidade Federal de São Carlos general video presentation.

University Location

Address Via Washington Luis - KM 235 - Monjolinho
São Carlos
13565-905 Sao Paulo
Brazil
Universidade Federal de São Carlos's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
Universidade Federal de São Carlos Phone Number +55 (16) 3351 8111
Universidade Federal de São Carlos Fax Number +55 (16) 3361 2081
Other locations Araras, Buri and Sorocaba

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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between comprehensive/generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.


Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following Universidade Federal de São Carlos's Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Universidade Federal de São Carlos's academic range and degree level offering.




Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees refers to the amount of money that a student is charged by a University for one academic year of full-time study. Read our guide article about tuition fees and financial aid options to learn more.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Universidade Federal de São Carlos's Tuition Fees Range Matrix is divided into 2 types of students, local and international students, and 2 degree levels, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, and aims to help students to have an approximate idea of the yearly tuition range they might expect to pay at Universidade Federal de São Carlos.

Universidade Federal de São Carlos: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students
0-999 US$
(0-910 Euro)
0-999 US$
(0-910 Euro)
International
students
0-999 US$
(0-910 Euro)
0-999 US$
(0-910 Euro)

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Admissions

Introduction

Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our "Introduction to University Admissions" article to learn more.


Admission Information

uniRank publishes below some basic Universidade Federal de São Carlos's admission information.

Universidade Federal de São Carlos's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


Universidade Federal de São Carlos's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Has Universidade Federal de São Carlos a selective admission policy? Yes, based on entrance examinations.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Universidade Federal de São Carlos's acceptance rate range is 0-9% making this institution an extremely selective higher education institution.


Universidade Federal de São Carlos's International Students Admission International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.

Federal University of São Carlos has more than 200 international students.

Universidade Federal de São Carlos's Admission Office Admission Office

Km 235 Washington Luís highway (SP-310)
São Carlos 13565-905
(16) 3351 8108
(16) 3351 8152

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Size and Profile

Introduction

University size and profile can be important factors to consider when choosing a university. Here are some potential reasons why University size and profile can affect students when choosing a university.


Size and Profile

uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for Universidade Federal de São Carlos.

Universidade Federal de São Carlos's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Universidade Federal de São Carlos has an enrollment range of 20,000-24,999 students making it a large-sized institution.


Universidade Federal de São Carlos's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution has a range of 1,000-1,499 academic employees (Faculty).


Universidade Federal de São Carlos's Control Type Control Type

Universidade Federal de São Carlos is a public higher education institution.


Universidade Federal de São Carlos's Entity Type Entity Type

Universidade Federal de São Carlos is a non-profit higher education institution.


Universidade Federal de São Carlos's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a Suburban setting.


Universidade Federal de São Carlos's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.


Religious Affiliation

Universidade Federal de São Carlos does not have any religious affiliation.


Facilities and Services

Introduction

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University Facilities

uniRank provides below an overview of Universidade Federal de São Carlos's main facilities:


Universidade Federal de São Carlos's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library.


Universidade Federal de São Carlos's Housing University Housing

This institution provides housing services such as on-campus residences or dormitories.


Universidade Federal de São Carlos's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

This institution features sporting facilities and organizes sports activities for its students.



University Services

uniRank provides below an overview of Universidade Federal de São Carlos's main services:


Universidade Federal de São Carlos's Financial Aid Financial Aid

This institution offers one or more of the following financial aid for eligible students: scholarships, grants, loans, tuition waivers, emergency financial aid etc.

Universidade Federal de São Carlos's Study Abroad Study Abroad

This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.

Universidade Federal de São Carlos's Distance Learning Distance Learning

This institution provides a distance learning mode for certain programs or courses.


Universidade Federal de São Carlos's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

This institution offers students academic guidance and support to assist them in their academic pursuits.

Universidade Federal de São Carlos's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

There are different types of legal recognition and quality assessment of higher education institutions around the world, depending on the country and its legal and higher education system... read our article about university accreditation and recognition to learn more.


Universidade Federal de São Carlos's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Universidade Federal de São Carlos is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Ministério da Educação, Brazil

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1970


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Universidade Federal de São Carlos's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • Coordination for the Improvement for Higher Education Personnel (CAPES)


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Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

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Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Universidade Federal de São Carlos's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • Associação Nacional dos Dirigentes das Instituições Federais de Ensino Superior (ANDIFES)
  • Associação Brasileira de Educação Internacional (FAUBAI)
  • Grupo Coimbra de Universidades Brasileiras (GCUB)
  • Associação das Universidades de Língua Portuguesa (AULP)
  • Asociación de Universidades Grupo Montevídeo (AUGM)
  • Tordesillas Group

Academic Structure

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of fields of study and disciplines a University focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer academic divisions and a simplified organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.


Academic Structure

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Social Media

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Social Media

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Facebook Facebook

Universidade Federal de São Carlos's Facebook page Universidade Federal de São Carlos's official Facebook page

Twitter X (Twitter)

Universidade Federal de São Carlos's X (formerly Twitter) page Universidade Federal de São Carlos's official Twitter page

YouTube YouTube

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Instagram Instagram

Universidade Federal de São Carlos's Instagram page Universidade Federal de São Carlos's official Instagram channel

LinkedIn LinkedIn

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TikTok TikTok

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