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University of Brasil

Brasília, Brazil +1
Global Rank Top 15% • #809 of 6.6k
  • 0 Master's
  • 20
  • 3.9
  • Top 20% in BR

University of Brasil About

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

  • #801 Ranking
  • 20 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

Below you will find scholarships related to University of Brasil. Distinction can be made between scholarships provided by the University and those provided by independent providers.

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
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
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 Jan 2027
Jewish Heritage Scholarship
Merit-based

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Diamant Gerstein
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
01 Mar 2027
Voice Talent Online Scholarship

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Voice Talent Online
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
1000 USD
Deadline
13 Jan 2027
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based

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Salvado 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
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
Not specified
The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship

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IELTS from 6 to 9
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters scholarships

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European Commission
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
965 USD
Deadline
Anytime
Dr. Martin Blank – SYB Scholarship
Merit-based

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Shield Your Body
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
11 Jan 2027
Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme

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The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
International Conference Scholarship
Merit-based

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International Society of Women Airline Pilots
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
10000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
The Education for Sustainable Energy Development (ESED) scholarship
Merit-based

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Global Sustainable Electricity Partnership
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
10000 USD
Deadline
02 Feb 2027
Ritchie-Jennings Memorial Scholarship Program

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Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE)
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Grants of the Leopold Figl Foundation for students with residence in Lower Austria
Need-based

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Leopold Figl Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
NextLevel Student Scholarship
Merit-based

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NextLevel Student Scholarship
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
“The Hope For Healing” Scholarship

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FHE Health
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
R&D Systems Scholarship
Merit-based

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Bio-Techne
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University of Brasil Student Reviews & Awards

3.9

Based on 8 reviews

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

An affordable university that holds

The theoretical courses were very good because the college provides computers with internet access and a well-stocked library with renowned books for study, but in the hands-on classes, the college doesn’t have such modern equipment, so we were a bit limited in that regard. But overall, those who are dedicated always stand out, and that makes all the difference.

Posted by Anonymous
Studied from Feb 2022 - Jun 2026
Posted on Oct 2026
4/5

Avaliação da faculdade Uninter

O Bacharelado em Administração Pública EAD da Uninter tem duração de 48 meses e carga de 3.000 horas. Como estudante, o que mais valorizo é a flexibilidade. Consigo organizar os estudos em torno da minha rotina, sem depender de horário fixo nem de deslocamento, o que faz diferença para quem precisa conciliar a faculdade com trabalho, busca de emprego e outros compromissos. O ambiente virtual concentra material, videoaulas e atividades em um só lugar, e isso facilita o acompanhamento das disciplinas. [uninter](https://www.uninter.com/graduacao-ead/administracao-publica/) Em relação ao conteúdo, o curso oferece uma base sólida sobre o funcionamento do Estado, as políticas públicas, o orçamento, a legislação e a gestão de pessoas e de recursos no setor público. Essa base ajuda a entender como as decisões são tomadas e como a máquina pública se organiza, e é útil tanto para quem quer seguir carreira em órgãos públicos quanto para quem atua no setor privado e se relaciona com o governo. Ao mesmo tempo, percebo que boa parte do aprendizado é teórica. A prática do dia a dia de uma prefeitura ou de um órgão público quase não aparece, e quem quer essa vivência precisa buscá-la por conta própria, com estágio, projetos ou experiência profissional. Outro ponto que exige atenção é a autonomia. No EAD, ninguém cobra o aluno de perto, e a matéria se acumula rápido para quem não mantém uma rotina de estudo. A qualidade do apoio de tutores e professores também varia, e o contato com colegas é bem menor do que seria no presencial, o que limita a troca de experiências e o networking. Além disso, o curso não prepara diretamente para concursos públicos, embora o conteúdo ajude em algumas matérias. Quem tem esse objetivo precisa complementar com estudo específico para as provas. No geral, considero o curso uma boa opção para quem precisa do diploma superior com custo acessível e flexibilidade, desde que tenha disciplina e não espere que a faculdade entregue sozinha a prática ou a aprovação em concurso. O curso dá a base, e o que se faz com ela depende do esforço de cada aluno. Escrevi de forma geral para não inventar detalhes que não sei. Se você me contar sua experiência real, como a plataforma, os tutores, as provas e as matérias de que mais gostou ou não, ajusto o texto para ficar mais autêntico.

Posted by Anonymous
Studied from Feb 2026 - Dec 2030
Posted on Sep 2026
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University of Brasil Rankings

Study Portals Meta Ranking

#9 of 51 Ranked Universities in Brazil
#809 of 6.6k Ranked Universities 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.

QS World University Rankings

851

By TopUniversities

Dropped 50 places compared to 2026

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

2025 2026 2027
751 801 851

Best Global Universities Rankings

875

By U.S. News & World Report

Dropped 11 places compared to 2026

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

2025 2026 2027
809 864 875

World University Rankings

1401

By Times Higher Education

Dropped 200 places compared to 2026

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

2025 2026 2027
- 1201 1401

Academic Ranking of World Universities

No 2027 Ranking

By Shanghai Jiao Tong University

This university doesn’t have a ranking for 2027 yet. Rankings are updated yearly, so check back later for the latest info.

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

2025 2026 2027
701 801 -

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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