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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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Education Future
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Independent provider
Grant
40000 USD
Deadline
25 Mar 2025
Mary Doctor Fine Arts Scholarship
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Blumenthal Performing Arts
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Independent provider
Grant
10000 USD
Deadline
25 Mar 2025
Gordon Hay Scholarship
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Blumenthal Performing Arts
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
01 Jun 2025
1040 Abroad International Studies Scholarship Initiative
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1040 Abroad
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
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Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
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OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
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Independent provider
Grant
25000 USD
Deadline
20 Dec 2024
The Fountainhead Essay Contest
Merit-based

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Ayn Rand Institute
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Independent provider
Grant
25000 USD
Deadline
27 Dec 2024
Atlas Shrugged Essay Contest
Merit-based Need-based

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Ayn Rand Institute
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
5000 CAD
Deadline
31 Dec 2024
Pinsky Law New Venture Development Scholarship
Merit-based

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Pinsky Law
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Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2024
Coupons Plus Deals “Save for Future” Scholarship
Merit-based

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Coupons Plus Deals
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
15 Feb 2025
Fighting Bullying With Technology
Merit-based

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1902 Software
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
26 Feb 2025
Dream Chaser Scholarship
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Salvado Law
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Independent provider
Grant
500 USD
Deadline
Not specified
L. Austin Weeks Undergraduate Grant
Merit-based

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American Association of Petroleum Geologists Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2025
Scholarship for students with disabilities
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Anonymous Hope Fund
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Independent provider
Grant
2000 USD
Deadline
01 Sep 2025
The Rick Blight Leadership in Action Scholarship for Athletes
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Canadian Men’s Health Foundation
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
01 Mar 2025
Voice Talent Online Scholarship
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Voice Talent Online
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Pearl Lemon Scholarship
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Pearl Lemon
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Teen Changemakers Essay Contest
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International Bipolar Foundation
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
10 Dec 2024
PlagiarismSearch 2024 Essay Contest
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PlagiarismSearch
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Independent provider
Grant
965 USD
Deadline
Anytime
Dr. Martin Blank – SYB Scholarship
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Shield Your Body
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Independent provider
Grant
2500 USD
Deadline
27 Dec 2024
NATA Business Scholarship
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National Air Transportation Foundation (NATF)
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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.
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.
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.
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.

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.

Global Student Satisfaction Awards 2023

GSSA 2023

The Global Student Satisfaction Awards empower students across the globe to determine the best universities of 2023. Universities with a score above 4.0 (out of 5) in any of the 8 award categories, receive Badges of Excellence. Congratulations!

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Student Reviews

Graduate
Anonymous rated 1 out of 5 stars

It was good. I learned many things about countries, war, peace.

Quality brazilian education
Anonymous rated 3 out of 5 stars

Although the quality of the university is undeniable, due to the variety of internships, research and extracurricular opportunities, Psychology is taught in a somewhat shallow manner. There are few courses neuroscience-related and clinical Psychology is majorly associated with psychoanalysis among others non-scientific methods. This counters the global tendency of...

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Anonymous rated 4 out of 5 stars

Good course and highly reconized. I deep recommend this college (Catholic University of Brasilia) if you are living in Brazil.

Brasília, Distrito Federal, Brazil

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