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Traditionally recognized as a specialized institution in the health sciences, Unifesp is responsible for the training of qualified human resources and the development of scientific research in health.

History

Its nucleus of origin is the Escola Paulista de Medicina, whose foundation dates back to 1933 and which was supported by private resources and government subsidies until federalization in 1956. 

Education

On the way to its consolidation as a full university, Unifesp has expanded its faculty by the admission of professionals holding at least a PhD degree and has begun offering new undergraduate courses based on modern pedagogical projects and allowing for greater curricular flexibility. For 48 out of the total of 55 undergraduate courses currently available, access is linked to the Unified Selection System (SiSU), which sets the approval criteria on the score obtained through the National High School Exam (ENEM). 

Research

Traditionally recognized as an institution specialized in health sciences, Unifesp is responsible for the training of qualified human resources and the development of scientific research in health. Its core is the Escola Paulista de Medicina (EPM), whose foundation dates back to 1933 and was supported by private funds and government subsidies until its federalization in 1956. With the enactment of Law No. 8957 in 1994, EPM turned into a federal university, keeping the courses in Medial Science, Nursing, Biomedical Sciences, Speech Therapy and Ophthalmic Technology - which now integrates the Health Technologies.

Universidade Federal de São Paulo (UNIFESP) Key Statistics & Highlights

  • #701 Ranking
  • 45 Scholarships

Universidade Federal de São Paulo (UNIFESP) Overview

Universidade Federal de São Paulo (UNIFESP) Scholarships

Universidade Federal de São Paulo (UNIFESP) Scholarships

Below you will find scholarships related to Universidade Federal de São Paulo (UNIFESP). Distinction can be made between scholarships provided by the University and those provided by independent providers.

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
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
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 Jul 2026
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based

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Salvado Law
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
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based

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Anonymous Hope Fund
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Universidade Federal de São Paulo (UNIFESP) Student Reviews & Awards

3.2

Based on 6 reviews

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4/5

Haitian man pursuing his dream abroad

I am from Haiti and I am currently living in Brazil. I always wanted to study abroad since I was a kid and I chose Brazil because of Football. I start learning Portuguese and at that time I was doing my major in Computer Science which is something I didn’t really like. While I was studying I saw the opportunity to study in Brazil and then I apply and where I am now now exploring my dream Country. I am about to graduate in December 2025, so I would like to do some experience in Europe now. I hope that I can make it

Posted by Anonymous
Studied from May 2022 - Dec 2025
Posted on Jul 2025
4/5

Awesome

It is a great College at the East of São Paulo, with great teachers and structure

Posted by Paulo Araujo
Studied from Jul 2022 - Dec 2025
Posted on May 2025
1/5

Ranking de melhor Universidade Federal do País

A Universidade Federal de São Paulo (Unifesp) se destacou entre as instituições de ensino superior do país, com 10 cursos avaliados com conceito máximo (5 estrelas) no Guia da Faculdade 2020.

Posted by Gabrielle Marques Lira Rufato
Studied from Apr 2018 - Jan 2023
Posted on Jul 2023
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Universidade Federal de São Paulo (UNIFESP) Rankings

Study Portals Meta Ranking

Top 8.7% Brazil
Top 13.7% 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

World University Rankings

801

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
801 801 801

QS World University Rankings

801

By TopUniversities

Dropped 110 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
731 691 801

Best Global Universities Rankings

No 2026 Ranking

By U.S. News & World Report

This university doesn’t have a ranking for 2026 yet. Rankings are updated yearly, so check back later for the latest info.

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
620 - -

Student services

Unifesp´s International Office  promotes the internationalization of undergraduate courses, offering students the opportunity of discovering about other cultures through mobility programs. Students who come to Unifesp will get a different academic knowledge, besides the research practices and the professional activities, enhance the personal and academic perspectives, and enjoy the Brazilian culture.

Campus life

Starting in 2005, with the support of local governments and funds from the federal government's expansion program, Unifesp implemented new units in municipalities close to São Paulo. The new campuses – called Baixada Santista, Diadema, Guarulhos, São José dos Campos and Osasco – assumed responsibility for organizing areas of knowledge that include, among others, the exact, human, applied environmental and social sciences. On the São Paulo Campus are located the Escola Paulista de Medicina and the Escola Paulista de Enfermagem, which represent the historical core of the institution.

Universidade Federal de São Paulo (UNIFESP) Campus Locations

#1 Main Campus
Brazil Country
São Paulo City

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