Federal University of Sao Carlos: Statistics
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Quick Review
Acceptance rate
9%
Enrollment
12,446
Languages
Portuguese
Type
Non-profit
Funding
Public-private partnership
Highest Degree
Doctorate
Website
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 9% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | Secondary school certificate and entrance examination |
| Academic Calendar | March to December (March - June; August-December) |
| Enrollment | 12,446 |
We've calculated the 9% acceptance rate for Federal University of Sao Carlos based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.
Tuition
Below is the standard credit pricing for the various degree levels offered at Federal University of Sao Carlos.
| Degree Level | Cost Per Credit |
|---|---|
| Associate Degree | 1,749 CR |
| Bachelor Program | 1,950 CR |
| Master Program | 2,149 CR |
| Ph.D. / Doctoral | 2,850 CR |
Final tuition fees may vary based on specific department requirements, residency status, and selected elective courses. Please contact the admissions office for a detailed financial breakdown.
Federal University of Sao Carlos faculties and divisions
Explore the various academic institutes, schools, and campuses that make up Federal University of Sao Carlos.
Campus : Science in Management and Technology - (Campus Sorocaba)
Administration
Computer Science
Economics
Production Engineering
Centre : Agricultural Sciences - (Campus Araras)
Agricultural Economics
Agricultural Engineering
Agriculture
Animal Husbandry
Biotechnology
Environmental Studies
Mathematics
Natural Resources
Natural Sciences
Centre : Education and Human Sciences - (Campus de São Carlos)
Arts and Humanities
Communication Studies
Education
Educational Sciences
Information Sciences
Philosophy
Psychology
Social Sciences
Centre : Exact Sciences and Technology - (Campus São Carlos)
Chemical Engineering
Chemistry
Civil Engineering
Computer Science
Electrical Engineering
Materials Engineering
Mathematics
Natural Sciences
Physical Engineering
Physics
Production Engineering
Statistics
Technology
Centre : Health Sciences and Biology - (Campus São Carlos)
Anatomy
Biology
Botany
Ecology
Genetics
Health Sciences
Nursing
Occupational Therapy
Pathology
Physical Education
Physical Therapy
Physiology
Centre : Human and Biological Sciences - (Campus Sorocaba)
Arts and Humanities
Biology
Education
Geography
Tourism
Centre : Natural Sciences - (Campus Lagoa do Sino)
Administration
Agricultural Engineering
Biological and Life Sciences
Environmental Engineering
Food Technology
Centre : Science and Technology Center for Sustainability - (Campus Sorocaba)
Chemistry
Environmental Studies
Mathematics
Physics
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by Federal University of Sao Carlos.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Business | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Medicine | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Bacharelado
Administration
Agricultural Economics
Agricultural Engineering
Agriculture
Anatomy
Animal Husbandry
Arts and Humanities
Biology
Biotechnology
Botany
Chemical Engineering
Chemistry
Civil Engineering
Communication Studies
Computer Science
Ecology
Economics
Education
Educational Sciences
Electrical Engineering
Engineering
Environmental Studies
Genetics
Geography
Gerontology
Health Sciences
Information Sciences
Materials Engineering
Mathematics
Mathematics and Computer Science
Natural Resources
Natural Sciences
Nursing
Occupational Therapy
Pathology
Performing Arts
Philosophy
Physical Education
Physical Engineering
Physical Therapy
Physics
Physiology
Production Engineering
Psychology
Social Sciences
Special Education
Statistics
Technology
Tourism
Licenciatura
Geography
Music
Music Education
Philosophy
Physical Education
Physics
Special Education
Especialização / Aperfeiçoamento
Business Administration
Computer Science
Economics
Education
Environmental Management
Environmental Studies
Health Administration
Information Technology
Management
Management Systems
Mathematics Education
Media Studies
Medicine
Nursing
Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Orthodontics
Pedagogy
Philosophy
Physical Education
Physical Therapy
Physiology
Psychiatry and Mental Health
Psychology
Public Administration
Rehabilitation and Therapy
Sociology
Software Engineering
Special Education
Surveying and Mapping
Sustainable Development
Urban Studies
Mestrado
Administration
Agriculture
Anthropology
Biotechnology
Chemical Engineering
Chemistry
Civil Engineering
Computer Science
Ecology
Economics
Education
Electrical Engineering
Engineering
Environmental Management
Environmental Studies
Genetics
Geography
Gerontology
Health Administration
Horticulture
Information Sciences
Linguistics
Literature
Management
Management Systems
Materials Engineering
Mathematics
Mathematics and Computer Science
Mechanical Engineering
Molecular Biology
Natural Resources
Natural Sciences
Nursing
Occupational Therapy
Philosophy
Physical Therapy
Physics
Production Engineering
Psychology
Social Sciences
Sociology
Sound Engineering (Acoustics)
Special Education
Statistics
Technology
Wildlife
Doutorado
Anthropology
Biotechnology
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering
Ecology
Education
Environmental Studies
Genetics
Linguistics
Literature
Materials Engineering
Mathematics
Molecular Biology
Natural Resources
Nursing
Occupational Therapy
Philosophy
Physical Therapy
Physics
Physiology
Production Engineering
Psychology
Sociology
Special Education
Statistics
Research profile
Federal University of Sao Carlos is a world-class research university with 67,380 scientific papers published and 939,078 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Chemistry, Engineering, Physics, Environmental Science, Philosophy, Organic Chemistry, Quantum and Particle physics, and Materials Science.
Publication / Citation count by topic
| Biology |
31,985
/ 644,343
|
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences |
30,905
/ 261,267
|
| Chemistry |
30,248
/ 658,083
|
| Engineering |
28,844
/ 590,475
|
| Physics |
27,529
/ 567,914
|
| Environmental Science |
26,174
/ 500,228
|
| Philosophy |
22,015
/ 125,190
|
| Organic chemistry |
20,624
/ 496,663
|
| Quantum and Particle physics |
19,550
/ 434,810
|
| Materials Science |
18,884
/ 426,108
|
| Medicine |
16,011
/ 269,452
|
| Biochemistry |
14,686
/ 361,563
|
| Computer Science |
14,227
/ 230,148
|
| Geology |
13,057
/ 252,109
|
| Ecology |
12,006
/ 244,809
|
| Geography and Cartography |
10,802
/ 159,535
|
| Political Science |
10,409
/ 86,911
|
| Genetics |
9,776
/ 217,801
|
| Metallurgy |
9,255
/ 217,470
|
| Psychology |
8,469
/ 115,140
|
| Paleontology |
8,373
/ 164,094
|
| Sociology |
8,291
/ 79,295
|
| Optics |
7,940
/ 182,125
|
| Mathematics |
7,759
/ 129,012
|
| Chemical Engineering |
7,670
/ 224,626
|
| Botany |
6,865
/ 132,161
|
| Statistics |
6,233
/ 112,853
|
| Physical |
6,203
/ 166,321
|
| Nanotechnology |
5,944
/ 161,436
|
| Pathology |
5,785
/ 99,953
|
| Law |
5,784
/ 72,472
|
| History |
5,445
/ 75,066
|
| Business |
5,373
/ 73,560
|
| Artificial Intelligence (AI) |
5,259
/ 75,529
|
| Archaeology |
5,033
/ 73,463
|
| Electrical Engineering |
4,658
/ 92,647
|
| Mechanical Engineering |
4,348
/ 75,619
|
| Environmental Chemistry |
4,064
/ 111,430
|
| Psychiatry |
3,821
/ 57,796
|
| Condensed Matter |
3,675
/ 76,755
|
Annual publication & citation counts
5 Notable alumni
1. Erika Hilton
1992-. (aged 34)
politician
activist
Erika Santos Silva, known as Erika Hilton, is a Brazilian politician and activist for black and LGBT rights. Hilton studied teaching and gerontology before entering politics.
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2. Sonia Guimarães
1957-. (aged 69)
physicist
university teacher
Sonia Guimarães is a Brazilian Professor of Physics at the Instituto Tecnológico de Aeronáutica. She was the first black Brazilian woman to earn a doctorate in physics and has dedicated her career to improving the representation of black Brazilians in academia.
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3. Bruno de Sá
1989-. (aged 37)
opera singer
concert singer
Bruno de Sá is a classical sopranist from Brazil. In 2016, he performed at the São Pedro Theatre in Gianni Schicchi, The Magic Flute, and The Marriage of Figaro. In 2019–2020 he performed as Sesto in Giulio Cesare at the Halle Opera. In 2025 he appeared as Don Elviro in Don Giovanni at the Comic Opera, Berlin, and performed the...
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4. Carol Dartora
1983-. (aged 43)
historian
teacher
activist
politician
Ana Carolina Moura Melo Dartora, known as Carol Dartora, is a Brazilian politician, teacher, historian, trade unionist and member of the Workers' Party (PT). She is currently a congresswoman for the state of Paraná, Brazil, having been elected at the 2022 Brazilian general election.
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All 5 notable alumni
General Info & Contacts
Alternative names
UFSCARFederal University of São CarlosUniversidade Federal de São Carlos
Founded
1968
Motto
Excelência acadêmica e compromisso socialAcademic excellence and social commitment
Colors
orange, white, black
Academic calendar
March to December (March - June; August-December)
Address
Rodovia Washington LuÃs Km 235 SP-310 São Carlos, São Paulo, 13565-905 Brazil
City Population
254,000
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