São Paulo State University is a public university run by the state government of São Paulo, Brazil. The first of UNESP's schools are the Araraquara Pharmacy and Odontology Faculty, founded in 1923 and incorporated by the state of São Paulo in 1956. Founded in 1976 as a result of the unification of higher education individual institutes distributed in various regions of the most important Brazilian state in economic terms, UNESP offers courses in different areas of theoretical and experimental sciences such as Engineering, Health, Communications, Humanities, Social Sciences, Arts, among others.

Listed among the three largest and most important Brazilian universities, UNESP stands out as an example of extreme success among the multicampus institutions around the world. As one of three public universities maintained by the government of the state of São Paulo, UNESP offers quality education while developing strategic research and interacting with the society through the provision of services for the community.

UNESP is the best case of a multicampus university in Brazil. Its geographical distribution includes 24 campus located mostly in inland small or medium-sized cities - and one campus in the capital, São Paulo. This feature brings an immense potential for local and regional impact. Students who chose Unesp will also be part of an institution that produces 8% of Brazilian science, in addition to well recognized undergraduate and graduate courses in all areas of knowledge.

Mission

At UNESP, we highly value the principles of free speech and critical thinking as well as ethical and humanistic principles; so, it is our mission to bring you education, research and outreach activities that uphold these principles.  

In addition, we promote professionalization which aims to improve: the quality of life of both individuals and society; technological innovation, sustainability, social equity, human rights and democratic access. 

Also, through the transformative power of knowledge sharing, we are seeking to incite impactful changes that will help to overcome inequalities as well as empower citizens to fully exercise their rights.

Vision

To achieve excellence in education, in research and in public outreach as well as to be recognized as both a national and an international model for public multi-campus universities. 

Our vision will be achieved by: 

• Educating professionals and researchers capable of promoting democracy, citizenship, human rights, social justice and environmental ethics.
• Contributing toward society's scientific literacy as well as increasing the public's access to science.

You will need to book the accommodation after you have been accepted.

You can choose to live on campus or off campus in private accommodation.

• Make a booking online after you have been accepted (in this case please let us know your choice when you apply).
• Register when you arrive - its not possible to reserve a room before arriving. You can arrive a few days before and book it