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.
Read more about eligibility
Read more about eligibility
Read more about eligibility
Read more about eligibility
Read more about eligibility
Read more about eligibility
Read more about eligibility
Read more about eligibility
Read more about eligibility
Read more about eligibility
Read more about eligibility
Read more about eligibility
Read more about eligibility
Read more about eligibility
Read more about eligibility
Read more about eligibility
Read more about eligibility
Read more about eligibility
Read more about eligibility
Read more about eligibility
Universidade Federal de São Paulo (UNIFESP) Student Reviews & Awards
Based on 6 reviews
- 5 Star 1 Review
- 4 Star 3 Reviews
- 3 Star 0 Reviews
- 2 Star 0 Reviews
- 1 Star 2 Reviews
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
Awesome
It is a great College at the East of São Paulo, with great teachers and structure
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.
Universidade Federal de São Paulo (UNIFESP) Rankings
Study Portals Meta Ranking
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
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 |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
World University Rankings
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 |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
QS World University Rankings
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 |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
Best Global Universities Rankings
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 | - | - |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
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.