Universidade de Brasília
Brasília, Brazil • Founded 1962 • World Rank #844
Updated May 2026
Overview
Established in 1962, the Universidade de Brasília (University of Brasília) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Brasília (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Distrito Federal.
This institution also has branch campuses in Planaltina, Gama and Ceilândia. Officially recognized by the Ministério da Educação, Brazil (Ministry of Education of Brazil), Universidade de Brasília (UNB) is a very large-sized coeducational Brazilian higher education institution.
Universidade de Brasília (UNB) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees in several areas of study. This 61-year-old Brazilian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations.
International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment.
UNB also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.
Location & Contact
Universidade de Brasília's contact information and physical address — the basics you'll want before applying or visiting. Bookmark this page as a single reference point during the application cycle.
Academic Details
Universidade de Brasília at the institutional level: enrolment, staffing, and accreditation summary. Accreditation has expiry and renewal cycles worth checking on the awarding body site for currency.
Academic Structures
Universidade de Brasília's organisational chart for teaching: faculties, schools, institutes, and constituent units. Research-intensive universities often add institutes or centres alongside teaching faculties.
Unit 11 items
- Faculty UnB Planaltina
- Faculty of Agronomy and Veterinary Medicine
- Faculty of Architecture and Urbanism
- Faculty of Communication
- Faculty of Economics, Administration, Accounting and Information Science and Documentation
- Faculty of Education
- Faculty of Health Sciences
- Faculty of Medicine
- Faculty of Physical Education
- Faculty of Technology
- Law School
Degrees
The qualifications available at Universidade de Brasília are grouped to make level comparison easy. Joint and dual degrees combine multiple awards and often span institutions or faculties.
Other 108 programs
- Accountancy
- Administration
- Adult Education
- Agricultural Business
- Agricultural Engineering
- Agriculture
- Agronomy
- American Studies
- Animal Husbandry
- Anthropology
- Applied Linguistics
- Architectural Restoration
- Architecture
- Artificial Intelligence
- Behavioural Sciences
- Biological and Life Sciences
- Botany
- Business Administration
- Chemistry
- Christian Religious Studies
- Civil Engineering
- Civil Security
- Classical Languages
- Clinical Psychology
- Community Health
- Computer Science
- Constitutional Law
- Cultural Studies
- Dental Technology
- Development Studies
- Developmental Psychology
- Earth Sciences
- Ecology
- Economic and Finance Policy
- Economics
- Education
- Educational Administration
- Educational Psychology
- Electrical Engineering
- Electronic Engineering
- Engineering
- English
- Environmental Engineering
- Environmental Management
- Environmental Studies
- Ethics
- Finance
- Fine Arts
- Forestry
- French
- Geography
- Geography (Human)
- Geological Engineering
- Geology
- Government
- Health Administration
- Health Sciences
- History
- Humanities and Social Science Education
- Hydraulic Engineering
- Industrial and Organizational Psychology
- Information Management
- Information Sciences
- Information Technology
- International Relations and Diplomacy
- Labour Law
- Law
- Linguistics
- Literacy Education
- Literature
- Management
- Mass Communication
- Mathematics
- Mechanical Engineering
- Medicine
- Molecular Biology
- Music
- Nursing
- Nutrition
- Occupational Health
- Occupational Therapy
- Pathology
- Pedagogy
- Pharmacy
- Philosophy
- Physical Education
- Physical Therapy
- Physics
- Plant Pathology
- Political Sciences
- Protective Services
- Psychoanalysis
- Psychology
- Public Health
- Public Law
- Social Policy
- Social Psychology
- Social Sciences
- Sociology
- Speech Therapy and Audiology
- Sports
- Stomatology
- Systems Analysis
- Taxation
- Town Planning
- Transport Engineering
- Tropical Medicine
- Veterinary Science
Faculties & Divisions
All faculties operate under Ministério da Educação, Brazil.
Advanced Multidisciplinary Studies (CEAM) (Centre) 18 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- African American Studies
- Asian Studies
- Child Care and Development
- Ethics
- Gerontology
- Higher Education
- Human Rights
- Modern Languages
- Peace and Disarmament
- Public Administration
- Public Health
- Regional Studies
- Rural Studies
- Social Policy
- Statistics
- Technology
- Urban Studies
- Women's Studies
Applied Cartography and Geographic Information (CIGA) (Centre) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Surveying and Mapping
Athos Bulcão Community (Centre) Faculty details available
Specialisations & Subjects
No specified subjects listed.
Bamboo and Natural Fibers Research and Application (CPAB) (Centre) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Textile Technology
Black Coexistence (CCN) (Centre) Faculty details available
Specialisations & Subjects
No specified subjects listed.
Brazilian Services and Research on Proteins (CBSP) (Centre) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Health Sciences
Cerrado da Chapada dos Veadeiros Studies (UnB Cerrado) (Centre) Faculty details available
Specialisations & Subjects
No specified subjects listed.
Condensed Matter Physics (CIFMC) (Centre) 2 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Mechanics
- Physics
Common Career Paths
- Physicist
- Research Scientist
- Data Analyst
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Continuing Education (Interfoco) (Centre) Faculty details available
Specialisations & Subjects
No specified subjects listed.
Common Career Paths
- Teacher
- Educational Administrator
- Curriculum Specialist
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Cultural Production and Education (CPCE) (Centre) 2 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Cultural Studies
- Education
Common Career Paths
- Teacher
- Educational Administrator
- Curriculum Specialist
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
DF/HUB Oral Cancer (CCB DF) (Centre) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Oncology
Digital Memory (CMD) (Centre) 2 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Documentation Techniques
- Heritage Preservation
Distance Education (CEAD) (Centre) Faculty details available
Specialisations & Subjects
No specified subjects listed.
Common Career Paths
- Teacher
- Educational Administrator
- Curriculum Specialist
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Economics and Finance Research (CIEF) (Centre) 2 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Economics
- Finance
Common Career Paths
- Financial Analyst
- Investment Banker
- Risk Manager
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Edgar Graeff Documentation Centre (CEDIARTE) (Centre) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Architecture
Events Selection and Promotion (COH) (Centre) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Public Relations
Excellence in Tourism (CET) (Centre) 2 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Hotel and Restaurant
- Tourism
Common Career Paths
- Tour Operator
- Hospitality Manager
- Travel Consultant
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Government and Public Administration Advanced Studies (CEAG) (Centre) 2 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Government
- Public Administration
Informatics (CPD) (Centre) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Computer Science
Integrated Territorial Planning (Ciord) (Centre) 4 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Architectural and Environmental Design
- Architecture and Planning
- Regional Planning
- Town Planning
Interdisciplinary Transports Studies (CEFTRU) (Centre) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Transport and Communications
Market Regulation Studies (CERME) (Centre) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Business Administration
Medicine for the Elderly (CMI) (Centre) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Gerontology
Common Career Paths
- Physician
- Medical Researcher
- Clinical Specialist
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (CNANO) (Centre) 2 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Biotechnology
- Nanotechnology
Common Career Paths
- Research Scientist
- Lab Technician
- Analyst
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Olympic Centre (CO) (Centre) 2 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Physical Education
- Sports
Planning (Ceplan) (Centre) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Town Planning
Primatology (Centre) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Zoology
Psychological Services and Studies (CAEP) (Centre) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Psychology
Reference Centre in Nature Conservation and Recovery of Degraded Areas (CRAD) (Centre) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Environmental Management
Research and Graduate Studies on the Americas (CEPPAC) (Centre) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- American Studies
Research in Information Architecture (CPAI) (Centre) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Information Sciences
Common Career Paths
- Architect
- Urban Planner
- Interior Designer
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Research in Management, Innovation and Sustainability (CPGIS) (Centre) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Management
Common Career Paths
- Operations Manager
- Project Manager
- HR Manager
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Sports Studies and Leisure Development (CEDES) (Centre) 2 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Leisure Studies
- Sports
Sustainable Development (CDS) (Centre) 7 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Development Studies
- Economics
- Environmental Management
- Meteorology
- Natural Sciences
- Peace and Disarmament
- Regional Planning
Technological Development Support (CDT) (Centre) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Technology
UNB Centre for Public Policy Studies, Research and Evaluation (DataUnB) (Centre) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Economic and Finance Policy
Agronomy and Veterinary Medicine (FAV) (Faculty) 3 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Agricultural Business
- Agronomy
- Veterinary Science
Common Career Paths
- Physician
- Medical Researcher
- Clinical Specialist
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Architecture and Town Planning (FAU) (Faculty) 2 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Architecture
- Town Planning
Common Career Paths
- Architect
- Urban Planner
- Interior Designer
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Communication (FAC) (Faculty) 5 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Advertising and Publicity
- Communication Studies
- Journalism
- Mass Communication
- Radio and Television Broadcasting
Common Career Paths
- Journalist
- Public Relations Specialist
- Content Strategist
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Economics, Management, Accounting and Public Policy Management (FACE) (Faculty) 6 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Accountancy
- Actuarial Science
- Administration
- Business and Commerce
- Economic and Finance Policy
- Economics
Common Career Paths
- Operations Manager
- Project Manager
- HR Manager
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Education (FE) (Faculty) 4 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Education
- Educational Administration
- Educational Sciences
- Teacher Training
Common Career Paths
- Teacher
- Educational Administrator
- Curriculum Specialist
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Health Sciences (FS) (Faculty) 6 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Dentistry
- Health Sciences
- Nursing
- Nutrition
- Pharmacy
- Public Health
Common Career Paths
- Research Scientist
- Lab Technician
- Analyst
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Information Science (FCI) (Faculty) 3 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Archiving
- Library Science
- Museum Studies
Common Career Paths
- Research Scientist
- Lab Technician
- Analyst
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Law (FD) (Faculty) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Law
Common Career Paths
- Lawyer
- Legal Consultant
- Compliance Officer
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Medicine (FM) (Faculty) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Medicine
Common Career Paths
- Physician
- Medical Researcher
- Clinical Specialist
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Physical Education (FEF) (Faculty) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Physical Education
Common Career Paths
- Teacher
- Educational Administrator
- Curriculum Specialist
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Technology (FT) (Faculty) 6 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Agricultural Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Environmental Engineering
- Forestry
- Mechanical Engineering
UnB Ceilândia (FCE) (Faculty) 6 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Health Administration
- Nursing
- Occupational Therapy
- Pharmacy
- Physical Therapy
- Speech Therapy and Audiology
UnB Gama (FGA) (Faculty) 6 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering
- Automotive Engineering
- Electronic Engineering
- Energy Engineering
- Engineering
- Software Engineering
UnB Planaltina (FUP) (Faculty) 5 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Agricultural Business
- Agricultural Management
- Education
- Environmental Management
- Natural Sciences
Arts (IdA) (Institute) 6 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Fine Arts
- Industrial Design
- Music
- Performing Arts
- Theatre
- Visual Arts
Biological Sciences (IB) (Institute) 8 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Biological and Life Sciences
- Botany
- Cell Biology
- Ecology
- Genetics
- Physiology
- Plant Pathology
- Zoology
Common Career Paths
- Research Scientist
- Lab Technician
- Analyst
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Chemistry (IQ) (Institute) 2 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Chemistry
- Science Education
Common Career Paths
- Chemist
- Lab Researcher
- Quality Control Specialist
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Exact Sciences (IE) (Institute) 3 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Computer Science
- Mathematics
- Statistics
Common Career Paths
- Research Scientist
- Lab Technician
- Analyst
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Geosciences (IG) (Institute) 3 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Earth Sciences
- Geology
- Science Education
Common Career Paths
- Research Scientist
- Lab Technician
- Analyst
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Human Sciences (IH) (Institute) 4 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Geography
- History
- Philosophy
- Social and Community Services
Common Career Paths
- Research Scientist
- Lab Technician
- Analyst
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
International Relations (IREL) (Institute) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- International Relations and Diplomacy
Letters (IL) (Institute) 8 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Classical Languages
- English
- French
- Linguistics
- Literature
- Native Language
- Portuguese
- Translation and Interpretation
Physics (IF) (Institute) 2 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Physics
- Science Education
Common Career Paths
- Physicist
- Research Scientist
- Data Analyst
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Political Science (IPOL) (Institute) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Political Sciences
Common Career Paths
- Research Scientist
- Lab Technician
- Analyst
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Psychology (IP) (Institute) 6 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Clinical Psychology
- Developmental Psychology
- Educational Psychology
- Industrial and Organizational Psychology
- Psychology
- Social Psychology
Common Career Paths
- Psychologist
- Counsellor
- Clinical Researcher
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Social Sciences (ICS) (Institute) 2 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Anthropology
- Sociology
Common Career Paths
- Researcher
- Policy Analyst
- Social Worker
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Programs Offered
Browse Universidade de Brasília's programmes by level, or filter by name to find a specific course. The grouping helps when you have a target qualification tier but want to compare specific programme content.
91 programmes on record. Each level below shows a sample. Compare these on the programs page All programs in Brazil
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How to apply to Universidade de Brasília
The standard application path for Universidade de Brasília, broken into five practical steps with the documents and channels you will need at each stage.
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Find a programme that fits your goals
Universidade de Brasília's catalogue includes 91 programmes. Browse by level, identify candidates matching your prior qualifications, and note their entry requirements for the next step.
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Confirm you meet the requirements
Entry requirements vary by programme and degree level. Verify academic minimums, language tests (if international), and any additional documents required for Universidade de Brasília's admissions process.
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Assemble your application package
Typical documents include academic transcripts, identity proof (passport or national ID), language proficiency test scores, a personal statement or motivation letter, and recommendation letters. International applicants should account for translation and notarisation time.
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Submit your application
Submit your completed application through Universidade de Brasília's official website at unb.br. Most institutions use an online portal — register an account, complete the application form, and upload your prepared documents. Keep copies of all submissions and confirmation receipts.
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Contact admissions and follow up
Follow up to confirm your application was received and is being processed. Reach the institution by phone at +55 (61) 3107 3300. Admissions teams may request interviews or additional documents — respond promptly to keep your application active.
Frequently Asked Questions about Universidade de Brasília
Concise answers to the most-searched questions about Universidade de Brasília, useful as a quick orientation before exploring the rest of the profile.
When was Universidade de Brasília founded?
Universidade de Brasília was established in 1962 (approximately 64 years ago).
Where is Universidade de Brasília located?
Universidade de Brasília is located in Brasília, Brazil.
Is Universidade de Brasília a public or private institution?
Universidade de Brasília is a public institution.
What is the student enrolment at Universidade de Brasília?
Student enrolment at Universidade de Brasília is around 45,000-49,999.
Where does Universidade de Brasília stand in university rankings?
Universidade de Brasília holds rank #844 globally and #9 in Brazil.
How is Universidade de Brasília organised academically?
The institution comprises 11 academic units.
Is Universidade de Brasília accredited?
The institution holds recognition from Ministry of Education.
What is Universidade de Brasília's official website?
You can find Universidade de Brasília online at unb.br.
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