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 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.
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1000000 INR
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Anytime
Education Future International Scholarship
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Various benefits
Deadline
24 May 2025
Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships
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1000 USD
Deadline
01 Jun 2025
1040 Abroad International Studies Scholarship Initiative
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Various benefits
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Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
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25000 USD
Deadline
27 Dec 2024
Atlas Shrugged Essay Contest
Merit-based Need-based
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7000 USD
Deadline
24 Apr 2025
Go Global MBA Scholarship
Merit-based
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5000 CAD
Deadline
31 Dec 2024
Pinsky Law New Venture Development Scholarship
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1000 USD
Deadline
26 Feb 2025
Dream Chaser Scholarship
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90000 AUD
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World Universities Ramsay Postgraduate Scholarship
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3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2025
Scholarship for students with disabilities
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2000 USD
Deadline
01 Sep 2025
The Rick Blight Leadership in Action Scholarship for Athletes
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8000 EUR
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Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters scholarships
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3000 USD
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AAPG Foundation Grants-in-Aid
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1000 USD
Deadline
01 Mar 2025
Voice Talent Online Scholarship
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965 USD
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Anytime
Dr. Martin Blank – SYB Scholarship
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Various benefits
Deadline
31 Dec 2024
Grants of the Leopold Figl Foundation for students with residence in Lower Austria
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10000 USD
Deadline
05 Feb 2025
Ritchie-Jennings Memorial Scholarship Program
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10000 USD
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The Education for Sustainable Energy Development (ESED) scholarship
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5000 USD
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International Conference Scholarship
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10000 USD
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05 Feb 2025
Ritchie-Jennings Memorial Scholarship Program
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University Ranking
Academic Ranking of World Universities by Shanghai Jiao Tong University
2024
701
2023
701
2022
701
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.
QS World University Rankings by TopUniversities
2025
751 50
2024
801
2023
801
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.
World University Rankings by Times Higher Education
2025
-
2024
1201
2023
1201
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.
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report
2025
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2024
809 -99
2023
710
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.
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.