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About USP
University of São Paulo (USP) — public non-profit university. It is located in Sao Paulo, Brazil. USP is a part of Conselho de Reitores das Universidades Brasileiras (CRUB), Rede Nacional de Extensão (RENEX), Associação Brasileira dos Reitores das Universidades Estaduais e Municipais (ABRUEM), International Forum of Public Universities (IFPU).
The university was highly rated by the QS International Ranking of the best universities, and is in 92 place in the world.
USP does research in different fields of study and invites students to bachelor, master and doctorate programs.
Location
Sao Paulo, Brazil
Establishment year
1934
Students
82,010
International students
2,943
Acceptance rate
10%
Place in ratings
Rating QS
2025#92
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The academic calendar at USP is divided into two semesters, as in many other universities in Brazil. For convenience, tuition fees are calculated per year. One year of studying at USP will cost local citizens a minimum of 170 USD. For foreigners, the tuition fee is different — from 1,000 USD per year. Check the university website for up-to-date information on tuition fees and available scholarships.
Accommodation, transportation, study materials, meals and personal expenses are all things to consider before applying to university.
Undergraduate studies at USP are eligible if you pass the entrance exams.
Master's degree at USP
It is impossible to enter USP for a master's program without confirming knowledge of the English language. You can do this by passing IELTS or TOEFL. The TOEFL must be passed with a score of 480 and above. There is an opportunity to study at USP via online master's programs.
TOEFL PBT
480
USP campus
The campus of USP is urban. This means that students study closely to the sights and the entire recreational infrastructure of the city. This type of campus gives students more options for internships and part-time jobs. The educational institution has its own library. Here, students do their homework or just have a good time reading an interesting book. USP accepts students for international exchange programs. This is a great opportunity to gain experience in intercultural communication for both international and local students.
There are several options to stay in the country after graduation. One of them is to get an offer from an employer and apply for a work visa. Read more about this on the embassy website. Graduates of USP are in demand in the labor market, as the reputation of the educational institution among employers is quite high according to the results of the QS world ranking. Look for more immigration options in our article.
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