History
Founded in 1964, Unicamp is recognized as one of the three best universities in Latin America.
Education
- Throughout its history, UNICAMP has placed special emphasis on graduate education, with about half its students body composed of graduate students. Currently, UNICAMP offers 142 graduate programs, covering most fields of knowledge.
- UNICAMP currently offers 70 different undergraduate degrees, including medicine, dentistry, several engineering majors, basic natural and human sciences, applied sciences, education and arts. Its admission process is one of the most competitive in Brazil, selecting only 3,320 applicants from over 75 thousand yearly. Undergraduate education at UNICAMP is free of charge.
Research
- The university has nearly 1,800 faculty members with a prolific research output – close to 8% of all indexed scientific papers in Brazil include an author or coauthor from UNICAMP.
- Perhaps, more important than the volume of scientific production is its quality. The total number of scientific papers published in ISI Web of Knowledge indexed journals was of 3,149 in 2013. UNICAMP has the highest article to faculty member ratio in Brazil.
UNICAMP - University of Campinas Scholarships
Below you will find scholarships related to UNICAMP - University of Campinas. Distinction can be made between scholarships provided by the University and those provided by independent providers.
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Grant
1000000 INR
Deadline
Anytime
Education Future International Scholarship
Merit-based
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Grant
40000 USD
Deadline
25 Mar 2025
Mary Doctor Fine Arts Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Grant
10000 USD
Deadline
25 Mar 2025
Gordon Hay Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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1000 USD
Deadline
01 Jun 2025
1040 Abroad International Studies Scholarship Initiative
Merit-based Need-based
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Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based
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25000 USD
Deadline
20 Dec 2024
The Fountainhead Essay Contest
Merit-based
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25000 USD
Deadline
27 Dec 2024
Atlas Shrugged Essay Contest
Merit-based Need-based
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Grant
5000 CAD
Deadline
31 Dec 2024
Pinsky Law New Venture Development Scholarship
Merit-based
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3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2024
Coupons Plus Deals “Save for Future” Scholarship
Merit-based
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1000 USD
Deadline
15 Feb 2025
Fighting Bullying With Technology
Merit-based
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1000 USD
Deadline
26 Feb 2025
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based
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500 USD
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Not specified
L. Austin Weeks Undergraduate Grant
Merit-based
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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
Merit-based
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Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
01 Mar 2025
Voice Talent Online Scholarship
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1000 GBP
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Pearl Lemon Scholarship
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1000 USD
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Teen Changemakers Essay Contest
Merit-based
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1000 USD
Deadline
10 Dec 2024
PlagiarismSearch 2024 Essay Contest
Merit-based
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965 USD
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Anytime
Dr. Martin Blank – SYB Scholarship
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2500 USD
Deadline
27 Dec 2024
NATA Business Scholarship
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University Ranking
QS World University Rankings by TopUniversities
2025
232 -12
2024
220 -10
2023
210
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
351
2024
351 50
2023
401
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.
Academic Ranking of World Universities by Shanghai Jiao Tong University
2024
401
2023
401 -100
2022
301
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.
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report
2025
-
2024
337 -43
2023
294
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
- Unicamp Internacional is a group of volunteer students that can help you with information and assistance before and during your stay at Unicamp.
- The group was created in 2015 by students who wanted to improve the integration of foreign students at Unicamp by organizing cultural events around and outside the campus, such as picnics, international dinners, parties and trips. They also run a very successful buddy program among students.
Housing services
Unicamp does not provide university dormitories for exchange students, however, we at the International Office can help you find accommodation.
Medical services
At UNICAMP, all registered students can also count with our internal care center for students,staff and teachers. It is called CECOM and offers medical and dental assistance.
UNICAMP owns three large hospitals. Visitors can use the University Hospitals in case of emergency.
Campus life
The main campus of Unicamp is located at the district of Barão Geraldo, 5 miles away from downtown Campinas.