Federal University of Sao Carlos

Brazil

Federal University of Sao Carlos History

The Federal University of Sao Carlos also known as Universidade Federal de Sao Carlos or UFSCar is a Brazilian public research university located in the city of Sao Carlos in state of Sao Paulo. The university was established via a presidential decree in the year 1968 and currently enrolls over 15,000 students.

Federal University of Sao Carlos Programs, Courses, and Schools

The Federal University of Sao Carlos offers programs on undergraduate and graduate levels in subjects like Mechanical Engineering, Physiotherapy, Psychology, Special Education, Physiology, Psychology, Chemistry, Information systems, Technology in Sugar and Alcohol Production, Occupational therapy, Music, Pedagogy, Linguistics, Mathematics, and Medicine to name a few.

The Federal University of Sao Carlos also caters to the doctoral and research community through various research centres and institutes such as Biological Sciences and Health Center, Exact Sciences and Technology Center, Agrarian Sciences Center, and Education and Humans Sciences Center.

Federal University of Sao Carlos Campuses

The Federal University of Sao Carlos has three campuses in total – Sao Carlos, Araras, and Sorocaba. The Sao Carlos campus is the primary campus which is spread over the area of 645 hectares. The Araras and Sorocaba campuses are spread over 230 hectares and 643 hectares respectively.

The Federal University of Sao Carlos comprises of more than 321 laboratories, 129 classrooms and lecture theatres in addition to libraries, theatres, 3 amphitheaters, health centre, and gym, sports park, 8 multipurpose courts, 3 auditoriums, 5 snack bars, 2 swimming pools, and restaurants.

Federal University of Sao Carlos Achievements

The Federal University of Sao Carlos is rated excellent by the annual CAPES assessment of the Brazilian Ministry of Education in subjects like Physiotherapy and Psychology. The graduate programs of the university are rated nationally and internationally excellent by the assessment.

The Federal University of Sao Carlos ranks in top 1000 universities worldwide, top 250 in young university rankings, and 16th in Latin America by the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings.

Federal University of Sao Carlos USP

The Federal University of Sao Carlos has reserved an area of over 672 hectares for preserved vegetation. The area serves as the hub of teaching and research in the domain of Botany and Agriculture and attracts a number of researchers from all across the country.

The Federal University of Sao Carlos is an averagely selective institute and accepts students through the Vestibular test, making its acceptance rate fluctuate. The university has an affordable tuition fee and the living costs in Sao Carlos are comparatively cheaper than other cities in Brazil.