Universidade de Sao Paulo

USP is São Paulo's public university, linked to the state's department of higher education.

www5.usp.br
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About Universidade de Sao Paulo

Universidade de São Paulo (USP) is a public university in the state of São Paulo, Brazil, and is linked to the state's Secretaria de Estado de Ensino Superior. Its website provides information on the university's structure, admission routes, undergraduate and graduate studies, online courses, research, culture and extension activities, and services for the foreign community. The homepage lists campuses in São Paulo, Bauru, Lorena, Piracicaba, Pirassununga, Ribeirão Preto and São Carlos.

The homepage also links to a public transparency page, data protection (LGPD) information, a tender and job-opening section, an ombudsman (Ouvidoria), and academic resources such as a journals portal and an open books portal. Its statistical yearbook reports 97,561 enrolled students across undergraduate and graduate programs, based on 2024 data. Most of the homepage is in Portuguese, and only some sections appear in English.

Key features

  • Information on undergraduate and graduate studies and how to enter USP
  • Listing of online courses offered by the university
  • Library and online collections, including a journals portal and an open books portal
  • Public tenders (licitações) and job openings (concursos) section
  • Transparency and personal data protection (LGPD) information pages
  • Statistical yearbook with enrollment, staff and campus figures
Best for: Prospective students, researchers and staff interested in public higher education and research in the state of São Paulo, Brazil.
Good for
  • Described on the homepage as a major institution of higher learning and research in Brazil
  • Includes information on services offered to the foreign community
  • Covers seven campuses across the state
Watch out for
  • Most of the homepage is in Portuguese, with only some sections in English
  • Pricing is unknown from the homepage

Universidade de Sao Paulo at a glance

Official website
www5.usp.br
Type
Institution
Platforms
Web
Language
Portuguese
Country
BR
Last checked
Oct 6, 2026 · Online when checked
Listed
Oct 5, 2026

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Universidade de Sao Paulo FAQ

Does the website include information for foreign applicants?
Yes. The homepage states that the site includes information on its structure, entrance routes and services offered to the foreign community.
Which campuses does USP have?
The homepage lists campuses in São Paulo (capital), Bauru, Lorena, Piracicaba, Pirassununga, Ribeirão Preto and São Carlos.
Where can I find USP's enrollment and staff statistics?
The homepage links to the USP Statistical Yearbook (Anuário Estatístico), which is cited as the source of its figures, including 97,561 enrolled students for 2024 data.
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