University Overview
Established in 1976, the Universidade Estadual Paulista (São Paulo State University) 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 Araçatuba, Araraquara, Assis, Bauru, Dracena, Ilha Solteira, Franca, Jaboticabal, Sao José do Rio Preto, Tupã, Rosana, Presidente Prudente, Ourinhos, Marilia, Botucatu, Rio Claro, Sao Jose dos Campos, Guaratingueta, Sorocaba, Itapeva and Sao Vicente. Officially recognized by the Ministério da Educação, Brazil (Ministry of Education of Brazil), Universidade Estadual Paulista (UNESP) is a very large-sized (Buydiploma enrollment range: 40,000-44,999 students) coeducational Brazilian higher education institution. Universidade Estadual Paulista (UNESP) 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 Buydiploma degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 48-year-old Brazilian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 20-29% making this Brazilian higher education organization a very selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. UNESP also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.
University Location
Tel:+55 (11) 5627 0233
Fax: +55 (11) 5627 0134
Other locations:Araçatuba, Araraquara, Assis, Bauru, Dracena, Ilha Solteira, Franca, Jaboticabal, Sao José do Rio Preto, Tupã, Rosana, Presidente Prudente, Ourinhos, Marilia, Botucatu, Rio Claro, Sao Jose dos Campos, Guaratingueta, Sorocaba, Itapeva and Sao Vicente
Study Areas and Degree Levels
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.
Institutional Recognition or Accreditation
Universidade Estadual Paulista is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Ministério da Educação, Brazil
Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations
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Memberships and Affiliations
Introduction
University memberships and affiliations to external organizations can be important for several reasons... read our article about university affiliations and memberships to learn more.
Affiliations and Memberships
Buydiploma publishes the following list of the most important Universidade Estadual Paulista's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.
- Conselho de Reitores das Universidades Brasileiras (CRUB)
- Rede Nacional de Extensão (RENEX)
- Associação Brasileira dos Reitores das Universidades Estaduais e Municipais (ABRUEM)




