Quick Summary
Public in São Paulo, Brazil — Universidade Estadual Paulista “Júlio de Mesquita Filho” (UNESP), est. 1976. Ranked #489 globally by QS World University Rankings 2026, it enrolls 54931 students including 2.1% from outside Brazil. Known for strengths in Veterinary Science, Agriculture and Forestry, Dentistry, it maintains an acceptance rate of 12.5%.
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Institutional Profile
Who they are
Tuition-free education, high research output, and presence across the entire state of São Paulo.
Subject Strengths
Veterinary ScienceAgriculture and ForestryDentistryFood SciencePharmacy and Pharmacology
Founded1976
TypePublic
Total Students54931
Intl Students2.1%
Faculty Ratio14.2
CampusMulticampus (24 cities)
Campus Size2.4 million square meters (built area)
Affiliated HospitalsHospital das Clínicas de Botucatu, Hospital de Reabilitação de Anomalias Craniofaciais
AccreditationMinistry of Education (MEC), Brazil
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Global Standing
Three independent ranking systems
QS World 2026
#489
Quacquarelli Symonds
Times Higher Ed
#601-800
THE World University
ARWU Shanghai
#301-400
Academic Ranking
03
Academics & Research
What you can study
136 undergraduate programs, 150 graduate programs
Programs
125 Doctoral programs
PhD Programs
UNESP Aberta (MOOCs), EAD programs in Public Administration
Online Programs
IPBEN - Institute for Bioenergy Research, Cebimar - Marine Biology Center, Institute of Theoretical Physics (IFT)
Research Centers
Very High
Research Output
Ministry of Education (MEC), Brazil
Accreditation
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Admissions Brief
What it takes to get in
Entry Requirements
Acceptance Rate12.5%
IELTSNot Available
TOEFLNot Available
Min GPANot Available
GRENot Available
GMATNot Available
SATNot Available
ACTNot Available
Key Dates
FALLApplication Deadline · November (Vestibular application)
SPRINGApplication Deadline · Varies by graduate program
MAR-APRDecisions Released
Required Documents
TranscriptsSOPEnglish ScoresLORsPassport
Insider Tip
Focus heavily on the Vunesp Entrance Exam (Vestibular) which covers standard Brazilian high school curriculum; international students should check specific agreements via the international office.
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Cost Ledger
Amounts in Brazilian Real
Living Cost
R$32,000/yr
per year · BRL
Application Fee
$38
one time · USD
Total Estimated Annual Cost
R$32,192/yr
tuition + living + essentials · BRL
Scholarships AvailableAvailable
Avg Scholarship$1,200
Financial AidAvailable
Work-StudyAvailable
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Featured & Popular Programs
A sample from 136 undergraduate programs, 150 graduate programs programs total
| Program | Level | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Medicine | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
| Dentistry | MASTER | 1-2 YRS |
| Veterinary Medicine | PHD | 3-5 YRS |
| Law | MBA | 12-24 MO |
| Engineering | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
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Career Outcomes
Where graduates land
$18,000
Average Salary After Graduation
82%
Employment Rate
Internship PlacementHigh placement rate via university-industry partnerships
Industry Connections
Strong ties with EmbraerBoschand regional agricultural giants
Notable Alumni
Ciro Gomes, Fabiana Claudino, José Celso Martinez Corrêa
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Campus & Student Life
Life beyond lectures
Housing
University housing available in specific campuses for low-income students
Sports Facilities
Olympic swimming pools, sports courts, and gyms across multiple campuses
Student Clubs
Academic Athletic Associations, Junior Enterprises, and Cultural Centers
Library Resources
Network of 33 libraries with over 3.5 million items
Exchange Programs
Erasmus+, Santander Universities, and 600+ international agreements
Summer Programs
Winter and Summer Schools on Brazilian Studies