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A transforming University, with the mission to produce, integrate and disseminate knowledge, forming citizens committed to ethics, social responsibility and sustainable development. This is the University of Brasília, whose trajectory is intertwined with the history of the country's capital.

History

The University of Brasilia was created in 1962 following the joint vision of the anthropologist Darcy Ribeiro and the educator Anísio Teixeira. Its conception came from the same revolutionary spirit that gave rise to the federal capital, Brasília: to renew the methods of learning and to teach towards the future. 

Education

It has 26 institutes and colleges, with 53 departments. It offers 136 face-to-face undergraduate course, 86 master's degree courses and 68 doctoral degree courses. It also offers distance learning degrees and specializations for more than 20 municipalities, in the five regions of Brazil, through the Open University of Brazil.

Research

UnB is stimulating and strongly supporting the research–development–innovation triad. For decades, the university’s Innovation Agency has had a key role in developing entrepreneurship and innovation through national and international partnerships. UnB has outstanding scientific indicators, reinforcing its position as a bona fide member of the international academic community. In the last five years, 3,558 research projects were undertaken at UnB, generating opportunities for scientific exchange and participation in international networks. The university also stands out for its scholarly output.

University of Brasil Key Statistics & Highlights

  • #701 Ranking
  • 45 Scholarships
  • 3,049 Academic Staff
  • 45,425 Students
  • 909 Students (int'l)
  • 23,167 Students (female)
  • Public Institution Type

University of Brasil Overview

University of Brasil Scholarships

University of Brasil Scholarships

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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program

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U.S. government
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
33600 EUR
Deadline
01 Jul 2026
Mundus MAPP EMJM Scholarship
Merit-based

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Mundus MAPP
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship

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ServiceScape
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships

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ACES Education Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
2000 USD
Deadline
01 Sep 2026
The Rick Blight Leadership in Action Scholarship for Athletes
Merit-based

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Canadian Men’s Health Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based

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OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
15 Sep 2026
Headway’s Book Lovers Scholarship
Merit-based

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Headway
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2026
Moving Mates Scholarship
Need-based

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Moving Mates
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships

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ACU (The Association of Commonweath Universities)
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
06 Jul 2026
Jewish Heritage Scholarship
Merit-based

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Diamant Gerstein
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
28 Aug 2026
Women Scholarship for International Students
Merit-based

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educations.com
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
7000 USD
Deadline
24 Apr 2026
Go Global MBA Scholarship
Merit-based

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educations.com
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
5000 SEK
Deadline
30 Apr 2026
Kreditkortlistan Financial Scholarship
Merit-based

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Enkla Media - Kreditkortlistan
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
$1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship
Merit-based

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IvyPanda
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
500 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
CryptoRunner Scholarship

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CryptoRunner
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
The Bill Walsh Scholarship
Merit-based

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ACES: The Society for Editing
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
25000 USD
Deadline
30 Apr 2026
Atlas Shrugged Essay Contest

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Ayn Rand Institute
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
13 Jul 2026
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based

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Salvado Law
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
5000 CAD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Pinsky Law New Venture Development Scholarship
Merit-based

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Pinsky Law
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based

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Anonymous Hope Fund
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University of Brasil Student Reviews & Awards

3.9

Based on 12 reviews

  • 5 Star
    5 Reviews
  • 4 Star
    3 Reviews
  • 3 Star
    3 Reviews
  • 2 Star
    0 Reviews
  • 1 Star
    1 Review
5/5

Excellent Institution with Room for Growth

As a student of Nutrition at UNA, I’ve had a rewarding academic journey enriched by practical experiences and knowledgeable professors. The university fosters a welcoming environment, encouraging innovation and critical thinking. The facilities are generally good, though some could benefit from modernization to better support hands-on learning. UNA’s career-focused approach, combined with opportunities for extracurricular involvement, has prepared me well for the professional world. Overall, a fantastic place to study, but there’s always room for improvement in infrastructure and resource accessibility.

Posted by Paula Machado
Studied from Feb 2021 - Dec 2024
Posted on Dec 2024
3/5

Quality brazilian education

Although the quality of the university is undeniable, due to the variety of internships, research and extracurricular opportunities, Psychology is taught in a somewhat shallow manner. There are few courses neuroscience-related and clinical Psychology is majorly associated with psychoanalysis among others non-scientific methods. This counters the global tendency of reinforcing evidence based theories and practices within Psychology. In addition, the lack of methodology and statistics classes is a crucial downfall.

Posted by Anonymous
Studied from Aug 2019 - Jul 2024
Posted on Jan 2024
1/5

Graduate

It was good. I learned many things about countries, war, peace.

Posted by Anonymous
Studied from Aug 2021 - Dec 2027
Posted on Apr 2024
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University of Brasil Rankings

Study Portals Meta Ranking

Top 12.3% Brazil
Top 17.6% Worldwide

Studyportals ranking look at the scores of the most used ranking systems and present you with one number of how well this University performs.

Academic Ranking of World Universities

701

By Shanghai Jiao Tong University

The university hasn’t moved up or down in the rankings over the past year.

ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator. They look at the number of award-winning (Fields Medals and Nobel Prize) scientists who are located there, how much of their research is cited and referenced around the world, and how much they've contributed to different academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, ARWU ranks the universities accordingly.

3 year trend Academic Ranking of World Universities

2023 2024 2025
701 701 701

QS World University Rankings

801

By TopUniversities

Dropped 50 places compared to 2025

QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.

3 year trend QS World University Rankings

2024 2025 2026
801 751 801

Best Global Universities Rankings

864

By U.S. News & World Report

Dropped 55 places compared to 2025

Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.

3 year trend Best Global Universities Rankings

2024 2025 2026
710 809 864

World University Rankings

1201

By Times Higher Education

The university hasn’t moved up or down in the rankings over the past year.

World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.

3 year trend World University Rankings

2024 2025 2026
1201 - 1201

Student services

The Student Assistance Policy seeks to expand the conditions for access and permanence of young people at the University. To prevent student dropout in a situation of social and economic vulnerability, strategies for social inclusion, democratization of access, permanence and quality academic training are designed.

Housing services

More than 50 thousand people circulate daily on "Darcy". The campus, which houses dozens of institutes and faculties, has nearly 700 laboratories, hospitals and a University Restaurant. It is also where the University Student House, the functional apartments at Colina and the Olympic Center sports complex are located.

Library services

The Central Library (BCE) operates on the Darcy Ribeiro campus and is responsible for maintaining and organizing the University's largest collection of bibliographic research items. In addition to having collective study spaces, BCE provides individual and group study rooms. It is also possible to borrow study and research materials. 

Medical services

At the University of Brasília, psychological support is headed by the Health Care Board of the University Community (Dasu/DAC). The board brings together the main initiatives on the subject at the University and serves all segments of the university community. It is also possible to find help at the Psychological Studies and Service Center. There is a hospital on the Darcy Ribeiro campus.

Campus life

Four campuses, 12 institutes, 14 faculties, 53 departments and 16 centers make up the academic structure of the University of Brasília (data from 2014). In addition to these units, dozens of centers and laboratories dedicated to teaching and research practices.

In addition to these structures, UnB has the Água Limpa Farm (FAL). 28 km away from Campus Darcy Ribeiro, the site has more than 4.3 thousand hectares destined to environmental preservation and academic production.

The campuses are: 

  • Darcy Ribeiro
  • Ceilândia
  • Gama
  • Planaltina

Sports facilities

Promoting leisure and well-being on the four campuses of the University of Brasília is a permanent objective of the Sports and Leisure Department. For this, the unit leads and supports initiatives aimed at students, professors, technicians and employees of the institution. The Sports and Leisure Coordination (CEL) publishes an annual sports calendar and announces actions in UnB's media.

University of Brasil Campus Locations

#1 Main Campus
Brazil Country
Brasília City
#2 Branch Campus
Brazil Country
Planaltina City

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