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UNICAMP - University of Campinas is one of the top 100 universities in emerging economies and top Brazilian university in number of patents.
  • #233 Ranking
  • 1,786 Academic Staff
  • 29,466 Students
  • 884 Students (int'l)
  • 13,554 Students (female)

History

Founded in 1964, Unicamp is recognized as one of the three best universities in Latin America.

Education

  • Throughout its history, UNICAMP has placed special emphasis on graduate education, with about half its students body composed of graduate students. Currently, UNICAMP offers 142 graduate programs, covering most fields of knowledge. 
  • UNICAMP currently offers 70 different undergraduate degrees, including medicine, dentistry, several engineering majors, basic natural and human sciences, applied sciences, education and arts. Its admission process is one of the most competitive in Brazil, selecting only 3,320 applicants from over 75 thousand yearly. Undergraduate education at UNICAMP is free of charge.

Research

  • The university has nearly 1,800 faculty members with a prolific research output – close to 8% of all indexed scientific papers in Brazil include an author or coauthor from UNICAMP.
  • Perhaps, more important than the volume of scientific production is its quality. The total number of scientific papers published in ISI Web of Knowledge indexed journals was of 3,149 in 2013. UNICAMP has the highest article to faculty member ratio in Brazil.

University Ranking

QS World University Rankings by TopUniversities
2026
233 -1
2025
232 -12
2024
220
QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world.
World University Rankings by Times Higher Education
2026
-
2025
351
2024
351
World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities.
Academic Ranking of World Universities by Shanghai Jiao Tong University
2025
-
2024
401
2023
401
ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator.
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report
2026
-
2025
-
2024
337
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world.

Student services

  • Unicamp Internacional is a group of volunteer students that can help you with information and assistance before and during your stay at Unicamp.
  • The group was created in 2015 by students who wanted to improve the integration of foreign students at Unicamp by organizing cultural events around and outside the campus, such as picnics, international dinners, parties and trips. They also run a very successful buddy program among students.

Housing services

Unicamp does not provide university dormitories for exchange students, however, we at the International Office can help you find accommodation. 

Medical services

At UNICAMP, all registered students can also count with our internal care center for students,staff and teachers. It is called CECOM and offers medical and dental assistance.

UNICAMP owns three large hospitals. Visitors can use the University Hospitals in case of emergency.

Campus life

The main campus of Unicamp is located at the district of Barão Geraldo, 5 miles away from downtown Campinas.  

Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil

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