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Universidade de Santa Cruz do Sul

Santa Cruz do Sul, Brazil Founded 1964 World Rank #3897

Overview

English Name: University of Santa Cruz do Sul
Local Name: University of Santa Cruz do Sul
Acronyms: UNISC
Founded: 1964
Control Type: Private
Entity Type: Non-profit
World Rank: #3897
Rank in Brazil: #105
Colours: Blue and white
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Founded in 1993, the Universidade de Santa Cruz do Sul (University of Santa Cruz do Sul) is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Santa Cruz do Sul (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Rio Grande do Sul.

This institution also has branch campuses in Capão da Canoa, Sobradinho, Venâncio Aires and Montenegro. Officially recognized by the Ministério da Educação, Brazil (Ministry of Education of Brazil), Universidade de Santa Cruz do Sul (UNISC) is a large-sized coeducational Brazilian higher education institution.

Universidade de Santa Cruz do Sul (UNISC) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 30-year-old Brazilian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations.

International students are welcome to apply for enrollment.

UNISC also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.

Location & Contact

Universidade de Santa Cruz do Sul's physical location and the contact details prospective students typically need before applying or visiting. Channels listed below come from the institution's published profile.

Address: Avenida Independência 2293 Bairro Universitário
Postal Code: 96815-900
Other Sites: Capão da Canoa, Venâncio Aires, Sobradinho
Phone: +55 (51) 3717 7300
Fax: +55 (51) 3717 1855
Social Media:

Academic Details

Below: the academic-side numbers and recognition that shape Universidade de Santa Cruz do Sul's reputation. Recognition and accreditation are distinct — recognition is government-level, accreditation programme-specific.

Academic Year: March to November (March-July; August-November)
Accrediting Agency: Ministry of Education
Admission Requirements: Competitive entrance examination
Student Enrollment: 10
Academic Staff Range: 500-599
Campus Setting: Urban
Memberships & Networks
Conselho de Reitores das Universidades Brasileiras (CRUB) Consórcio das Universidades Comunitárias Gaúchas (COMUNG) Associação Brasileira das Universidades Comunitárias (ABRUC)

Degrees

Also MBA

Other 62 programs
  • Accountancy
  • Administration
  • Advertising and Publicity
  • Agricultural Engineering
  • Agriculture
  • Archaeology
  • Architecture
  • Arts and Humanities
  • Biological and Life Sciences
  • Biology
  • Biomedicine
  • Business Administration
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Chemistry
  • Civil Law
  • Computer Science
  • Construction Engineering
  • Cooking and Catering
  • Dentistry
  • Development Studies
  • Economics
  • Education
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Electronics and Automation
  • Engineering
  • English
  • Environmental Engineering
  • Fiscal Law
  • Health Sciences
  • History
  • Industrial Engineering
  • Journalism
  • Labour Law
  • Law
  • Management
  • Mass Communication
  • Mathematics
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Medicine
  • Multimedia
  • Notary Studies
  • Nursing
  • Nutrition
  • Peace and Disarmament
  • Pedagogy
  • Pharmacy
  • Physical Education
  • Physical Therapy
  • Physics
  • Portuguese
  • Private Law
  • Psychology
  • Public Law
  • Public Relations
  • Radio and Television Broadcasting
  • Social and Community Services
  • Sports
  • Taxation
  • Town Planning
  • Toxicology
  • Veterinary Science
  • Vocational Education

Faculties & Divisions

All faculties operate under Ministério da Educação, Brazil.

Accountancy (Department/Division) 1 subject offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Accountancy
Administrative Sciences (Department/Division) 1 subject offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Administration

Common Career Paths

  • Research Scientist
  • Lab Technician
  • Analyst

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

Biology and Pharmacy (Department/Division) 2 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Biology
  • Pharmacy

Common Career Paths

  • Pharmacist
  • Clinical Pharmacist
  • Pharmaceutical Researcher

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

Chemistry and Physics (Department/Division) 2 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Chemistry
  • Physics

Common Career Paths

  • Chemist
  • Lab Researcher
  • Quality Control Specialist

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

Computer Science (Department/Division) 1 subject offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Computer Science

Common Career Paths

  • Software Engineer
  • Data Scientist
  • Systems Analyst

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

Economics (Department/Division) 1 subject offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Economics

Common Career Paths

  • Economist
  • Policy Analyst
  • Financial Consultant

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

Education (Department/Division) 2 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Education
  • Pedagogy

Common Career Paths

  • Teacher
  • Educational Administrator
  • Curriculum Specialist

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

Engineering, Architecture and Agrarian Sciences (Department/Division) 10 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Agricultural Engineering
  • Agriculture
  • Architecture
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Construction Engineering
  • Electronics and Automation
  • Engineering
  • Environmental Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Town Planning

Common Career Paths

  • Engineer
  • Project Manager
  • Technical Consultant

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

History and Geography (Department/Division) 2 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Geography
  • History
Law (Department/Division) 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.

Liberal Arts (Department/Division) 5 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Arts and Humanities
  • English
  • Modern Languages
  • Native Language
  • Portuguese
Mathematics (Department/Division) 1 subject offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Mathematics

Common Career Paths

  • Data Analyst
  • Statistician
  • Actuary

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

Nursing and Odontology (Department/Division) 2 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Dentistry
  • Nursing

Common Career Paths

  • Registered Nurse
  • Clinical Nurse
  • Public Health Nurse

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

Physical Education and Health Sciences (Department/Division) 2 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Health Sciences
  • Physical Education

Common Career Paths

  • Teacher
  • Educational Administrator
  • Curriculum Specialist

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

Psychology (Department/Division) 1 subject offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Psychology

Common Career Paths

  • Psychologist
  • Counsellor
  • Clinical Researcher

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

Social Communication (Department/Division) 3 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Advertising and Publicity
  • Journalism
  • Mass Communication

Common Career Paths

  • Journalist
  • Public Relations Specialist
  • Content Strategist

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

Social Services (Department/Division) 1 subject offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Social and Community Services

Programs Offered

Universidade de Santa Cruz do Sul's programmes, with filter and level-based grouping. The combination of search and tier view makes shortlisting faster across large catalogues.

Bachelor's Degree

7 programmes

There are 7 programmes to choose from at Universidade de Santa Cruz do Sul for undergraduates. A bachelor's degree builds the broad disciplinary foundation most employers and postgraduate courses expect.

Engenharia De Produção Industrial & Systems Engineering Online
Delivery: Online
Letras - Português Education & Teaching Online
Delivery: Online
Pedagogia Education & Teaching Online
Delivery: Online
Serviço Social Social Work Online
Delivery: Online
Administração Business Administration Online
Delivery: Online
Ciências Contábeis Accounting Online
Delivery: Online
Educação Física Education & Teaching Online
Delivery: Online

Associate, Certificate & Other Qualifications

9 programmes

These 9 programmes cover Universidade de Santa Cruz do Sul's associate, certificate, diploma, and foundation options — qualifications valued for fast, targeted, or pathway-oriented study.

Gestão Comercial Commerce Online
Delivery: Online
Gestão Da Produção Industrial Business Administration Online
Delivery: Online
Gestão De Recursos Humanos Business Administration Online
Delivery: Online
Gestão Financeira Finance, Banking & Insurance Online
Delivery: Online
Gestão Pública Business Administration Online
Delivery: Online
Logística Business Administration Online
Delivery: Online
Marketing Advertising & Digital Marketing Online
Delivery: Online
Processos Gerenciais Business Administration Online
Delivery: Online
Análise E Desenvolvimento De Sistemas Software Engineering Online
Delivery: Online

How to apply to Universidade de Santa Cruz do Sul

Practical steps to apply to Universidade de Santa Cruz do Sul, suitable as a starting checklist before contacting the admissions team directly.

  1. 1
    Research programmes at Universidade de Santa Cruz do Sul

    Start by exploring the programmes section on this page. Universidade de Santa Cruz do Sul runs 16 active programmes across multiple degree levels. Narrow by qualification tier and read each programme description before shortlisting.

  2. 2
    Review admissions criteria

    Before applying to Universidade de Santa Cruz do Sul, confirm you meet the academic, language, and document requirements for your chosen programme. International applicants should also check visa eligibility for Brazil.

  3. 3
    Gather supporting documents

    Standard documents: official transcripts, identity proof, language test results, personal statement, and references. Confirm exact requirements with Universidade de Santa Cruz do Sul's admissions office before assembling, as expectations vary by programme.

  4. 4
    Lodge your application

    Lodge your application through the official website (www.unisc.br). Online forms are the standard route. Save your draft frequently and submit before the programme deadline.

  5. 5
    Confirm receipt and track progress

    Verify your application has been received by the admissions team. Reach the institution by phone at +55 (51) 3717 7300. Monitor the portal for status updates, interview invitations, or document requests, and respond within the stated deadlines.

Frequently Asked Questions about Universidade de Santa Cruz do Sul

Quick reference for Universidade de Santa Cruz do Sul: founding, control type, student body, rankings, and recognition status in one place.

How old is Universidade de Santa Cruz do Sul?

The institution opened in 1964 (approximately 62 years ago).

In which city is Universidade de Santa Cruz do Sul?

Universidade de Santa Cruz do Sul is based in Santa Cruz do Sul, Brazil.

Is Universidade de Santa Cruz do Sul public or private?

Universidade de Santa Cruz do Sul operates as a private institution.

How many students study at Universidade de Santa Cruz do Sul?

Universidade de Santa Cruz do Sul has approximately 10,000-14,999 students.

What is Universidade de Santa Cruz do Sul's ranking?

Universidade de Santa Cruz do Sul is ranked #3897 globally and #105 in Brazil.

Is Universidade de Santa Cruz do Sul accredited?

Universidade de Santa Cruz do Sul is accredited by Ministry of Education.

How do I find Universidade de Santa Cruz do Sul online?

The institution's website is www.unisc.br.

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