Unicamp was officially founded on October 5, 1966, when the cornerstone was laid. Even compared with other Brazilian universities, the oldest of which was established 70 years ago, Unicamp can be considered a young institution and one that has already developed a strong tradition in education, research and services to society.
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History
Unicamp was officially founded on October 5, 1966, when the cornerstone was laid. Even compared with other Brazilian universities, the oldest of which was established 70 years ago, Unicamp can be considered a young institution and one that has already developed a strong tradition in education, research and services to society.
Education
Unicamp is an independent and autonomous university in terms of its educational policies, but financially, the university is subordinated to the State Government of São Paulo that provides funds for its operation. Thus, financial resources are derived mainly from the State Government of Sao Paulo and also from national and international institutions that promove the development through education and research.
Research
The project to create Unicamp was a response to the growing demand for qualified personnel in a region of the country - the State of São Paulo - that by the 1960s accounted for 40% of Brazil's industrial capacity and 25% of its economically active population.
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Services
Student services
An essential element of Unicamp’s pedagogical and social mission, the initiatives aimed at bringing the institution closer to the community of which it is a part are the responsibility of the PREAC (Office of the Vice-President for Extension and Outreach).
Housing services
Unicamp has three campuses - in Campinas, Piracicaba and Limeira - which are home to 22 teaching and research centers. It also has a vast hospital complex (two large hospitals in Campinas, and one in each of the neighboring towns of Sumaré and Hortolândia); 23 interdisciplinary centers; two technical high schools; and a series of support units within a universe of about 50 thousand people in which thousands of research projects are carried out.
Student Life
Campus life
Unicamp has three campuses - in Campinas, Piracicaba and Limeira - which are home to 22 teaching and research centers. It also has a vast hospital complex (two large hospitals in Campinas, and one in each of the neighboring towns of Sumaré and Hortolândia); 23 interdisciplinary centers; two technical high schools; and a series of support units within a universe of about 50 thousand people in which thousands of research projects are carried out.
Student Reviews
One of the top Universities in Brazil
Anonymous rated 5 out of 5 stars
I studied dentistry at Unicamp. It provided me with a hands on experience. Their focus on practice gives you confidence to start a new job straight away.
One of the best universities in Latin America
Anonymous rated 5 out of 5 stars
I had the opportunity to learn from teachers who are among the best researchers in theirs fields. I also could develop research as an undergraduate student, what lead me to be interest in pursuing an academic carrer.
It's not that it's bad, maybe it just isn't right for you
Anonymous rated 4 out of 5 stars
The State University of Campinas is one of the top educational institutions in Brazil. That being said, it's equipped with an outstanding infrastructure, alumni support and qualified teacher. I first joined it being enrolled in Dance. Even though I had highly qualified teacher who ranged from classical to folk dances background, whose classes both had the practical side...
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