Universidade Estadual de Campinas
Campinas, Brazil • Founded 1962 • QS 2027 #277 =
Updated May 2026 · Source: unicamp.br · How we collect data
Overview
Founded in 1962, the Universidade Estadual de Campinas (State University of Campinas) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Campinas (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Sao Paulo.
This institution also has a branch campus in Limeira and Piracicaba. Officially recognized by the Ministério da Educação, Brazil (Ministry of Education of Brazil), Universidade Estadual de Campinas (UNICAMP) is a very large-sized coeducational Brazilian higher education institution.
Universidade Estadual de Campinas (UNICAMP) 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 61-year-old Brazilian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations.
The acceptance rate range is 0-9% making this Brazilian higher education organization an extremely selective institution.
International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UNICAMP also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.
Location & Contact
Geographic and contact information for Universidade Estadual de Campinas is listed below.
Academic Details
A snapshot of Universidade Estadual de Campinas's academic profile — enrolment, staffing, and recognition.
Degrees
Universidade Estadual de Campinas's qualifications, sorted by level, are listed below.
Other 124 programs
- Administration
- Agricultural Engineering
- Agriculture
- Anaesthesiology
- Analytical Chemistry
- Anatomy
- Anthropology
- Applied Linguistics
- Applied Mathematics
- Architecture
- Art Education
- Arts and Humanities
- Bioengineering
- Biological and Life Sciences
- Biology
- Biomedical Engineering
- Biomedicine
- Cell Biology
- Chemical Engineering
- Chemistry
- Civil Engineering
- Computer Education
- Computer Engineering
- Computer Science
- Construction Engineering
- Cultural Studies
- Dance
- Demography and Population
- Dental Technology
- Dentistry
- Development Studies
- Earth Sciences
- Ecology
- Economic History
- Economic and Finance Policy
- Economics
- Education
- Educational Administration
- Educational Psychology
- Electrical Engineering
- Energy Engineering
- Environmental Engineering
- Environmental Management
- Environmental Studies
- Food Science
- Food Technology
- Gender Studies
- Genetics
- Geography
- Geology
- Gerontology
- Haematology
- Health Administration
- Health Education
- Health Sciences
- Heritage Preservation
- History
- Humanities and Social Science Education
- Industrial and Production Economics
- Information Technology
- Inorganic Chemistry
- International Relations and Diplomacy
- Journalism
- Labour and Industrial Relations
- Linguistics
- Literature
- Logic
- Materials Engineering
- Mathematics
- Mathematics Education
- Mechanical Engineering
- Medicine
- Molecular Biology
- Multimedia
- Music
- Natural Resources
- Natural Sciences
- Neurology
- Neurosciences
- Nursing
- Nutrition
- Obstetrics and Gynaecology
- Ophthalmology
- Oral Pathology
- Organic Chemistry
- Otorhinolaryngology
- Painting and Drawing
- Pathology
- Pedagogy
- Performing Arts
- Periodontics
- Petroleum and Gas Engineering
- Pharmacology
- Philosophy
- Photography
- Physical Chemistry
- Physical Education
- Physics
- Physiology
- Political Sciences
- Production Engineering
- Psychiatry and Mental Health
- Public Administration
- Public Health
- Radiology
- Rehabilitation and Therapy
- Road Engineering
- Sanitary Engineering
- Science Education
- Social Policy
- Social Sciences
- Social Studies
- Sociology
- Sound Engineering (Acoustics)
- Sports
- Statistics
- Stomatology
- Surgery
- Systems Analysis
- Technology
- Telecommunications Engineering
- Theatre
- Town Planning
- Visual Arts
Faculties & Divisions
All faculties operate under Ministério da Educação, Brazil.
Agriculture Teaching and Research (Cepagri) (Centre) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Agriculture
Applied Informatics Education (Nied - Interdisciplinary) (Centre) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Computer Education
Biological Research (CEMIB - Multidisciplinary) (Centre) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Biological and Life Sciences
Biomedical Engineering (CEB) (Centre) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Biomedical Engineering
Chemistry, Biology and Agriculture (CPQBA) (Centre) 3 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Agriculture
- Biological and Life Sciences
- Chemistry
Creativity Development (Nudecri) (Centre) 2 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Painting and Drawing
- Photography
Energy Planning (Nipe) (Centre) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Energy Engineering
Food Research (Nepa) (Centre) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Food Science
Gender Studies (Pagu) (Centre) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Gender Studies
Integration and Cultural Dissemination (Ciddic) (Centre) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Cultural Studies
Logic, Epistemology and the History of Science (CLE) (Centre) 3 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- History
- Logic
- Philosophy
Molecular Biology and Genetic Engineering (CBMEG) (Centre) 2 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Genetics
- Molecular Biology
Petroleum Studies (Cepetro) (Centre) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Petroleum and Gas Engineering
Population Studies (Nepo - Elza Berquó) (Centre) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Demography and Population
Public Opinion Research (CESOP) (Centre) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Social Sciences
Public Policy Studies (Nepp) (Centre) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Economic and Finance Policy
Semi-Conductor Components (CCS) (Centre) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Physics
Studies and Environmental Research (NEPAM) (Centre) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Environmental Studies
Studies on Sound Communication (Nics - Interdisciplinary) (Centre) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Sound Engineering (Acoustics)
Theatrical Research (Lume - Interdisciplinary) (Centre) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Theatre
Unicamp Memory Center (CMU) (Centre) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Heritage Preservation
Agricultural Engineering (Feagri) (Faculty) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Agricultural Engineering
Applied Sciences (FCA) (Faculty) 5 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Administration
- Nutrition
- Production Engineering
- Public Administration
- Sports
Chemical Engineering (FEQ) (Faculty) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering, Architecture and Town Planning (FEC) (Faculty) 3 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Architecture
- Civil Engineering
- Town Planning
Dentistry (FOP) (Faculty) 2 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Dentistry
- Surgery
Education (FE) (Faculty) 2 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Education
- Pedagogy
Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (FEEC) (Faculty) 2 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Computer Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
Food Engineering (FEA) (Faculty) 2 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Food Technology
- Nutrition
Mechanical Engineering (FEM) (Faculty) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Mechanical Engineering
Medical Sciences (FCM) (Faculty) 2 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Health Sciences
- Medicine
Physical Education (FEF) (Faculty) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Physical Education
Technology (FT) (Faculty) 9 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Civil Engineering
- Construction Engineering
- Environmental Engineering
- Environmental Management
- Information Technology
- Road Engineering
- Sanitary Engineering
- Systems Analysis
- Telecommunications Engineering
Arts (IA) (Institute) 5 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Dance
- Multimedia
- Music
- Theatre
- Visual Arts
Biology (IB) (Institute) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Biology
Chemistry (IQ) (Institute) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Chemistry
Computer Science (IC) (Institute) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Computer Science
Economics (IE) (Institute) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Economics
Geosciences (IG) (Institute) 3 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Earth Sciences
- Geography
- Geology
Language Studies (IEL) (Institute) 3 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Arts and Humanities
- Linguistics
- Literature
Mathematics, Statistics and Computer Science (IMECC) (Institute) 3 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Computer Science
- Mathematics
- Statistics
Philosophy and Humanities (IFCH) (Institute) 6 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Anthropology
- Arts and Humanities
- History
- Philosophy
- Political Sciences
- Sociology
Physics (IFGW) (Institute) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Physics
Frequently Asked Questions about Universidade Estadual de Campinas
Quick reference for Universidade Estadual de Campinas: founding, control type, and recognition status.
How old is Universidade Estadual de Campinas?
The institution opened in 1962 (approximately 64 years ago).
In which city is Universidade Estadual de Campinas?
Universidade Estadual de Campinas is based in Campinas, Brazil.
What is Universidade Estadual de Campinas's control type?
Universidade Estadual de Campinas operates as a public institution.
How many students study at Universidade Estadual de Campinas?
Universidade Estadual de Campinas has approximately 30,000-34,999 students.
How is Universidade Estadual de Campinas ranked?
Universidade Estadual de Campinas is ranked QS 2027 #277 =.
Is Universidade Estadual de Campinas accredited?
Yes, Universidade Estadual de Campinas is recognised by Coordination for the Improvement of Higher Education Personnel Foundation, National Council for Scientific and Technological Development, State of São Paulo Research Foundation. Ministry of Education.
Where can I learn more about Universidade Estadual de Campinas?
The institution's website is www.unicamp.br.
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