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Universities in Brazil
1785 universities
1785
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1763
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Higher Education in Brazil
Brazil has one of the world's largest higher education systems, with over 1,700 institutions enrolling more than 8 million students. The federal universities, including the Universidade de São Paulo (USP) and Universidade Estadual de Campinas (UNICAMP), anchor research, while private institutions dominate enrollment numbers. The Ministry of Education's CAPES and CNPq agencies fund graduate research, and Portuguese is the language of instruction throughout.
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Federal Institute of Education, Science & Technology of Bahia IFBA
Dom Cabral FDC Foundation
Federal University of Southern Bahia
University of Planalto Catarinense UNIPLAC
Castelo Branco University
Federal Institute of Minas Gerais IFMG
Faculty of Medicine of Marilia
State University of Alagoas UNEAL
Don Bosco Catholic University
Augusto Motta UNISUAM University Center
Armando Alvares Penteado FAAP Foundation
UNA University Center
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Federal Institute of Education, Science & Technology of Alagoas
University of Vale do Sapucai
National School of Public Administration
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Faculty of Medicine of Jundiai
UNINTER Educational Group
Alvares Penteado FECAP School of Commerce Foundation
Frassinetti College of Recife
FUCAPE Business School
University Center of the State of Para CESUPA
Federal University of Vale do Sao Francisco UNIVASF
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Federal Institute of Education Science & Technology of Maranhao IFMA
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Federal Institute of Education, Science & Technology of Tocantins
Faculty of Technology of Sao Paulo
UNIRG University Center
Integrated Colleges of Brazil UNIBRASIL
Federal Institute of Mato Grosso do Sul IFMS
Federal Institute of Technological Education of Para IFPA
Mauricio de Nassau College UNINASSAU
University Center of the Octavio Bastos Teaching Foundation UNIFEOB
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Cesmac University Center
President Antonio Carlos University UNIPAC
Metropolitan University of Santos UNIMES
EST Colleges
Faculties of Taquara FACCAT
Postgraduate School of Economics at Fundacao Getulio Vargas
Christus Unichristus College
AOCP Institute
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Federal Institute of Science & Technology Education of Triangulo Mineiro IFTM
Federal Institute of Amazonas
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University of the State of Para UEPA
Federal University of Latin American Integration
Euripides University Center of Marilia UNIVEM
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Federal Institute of Education Science & Technology of Mato Grosso Campus Cuiaba
Federal Institute of Rondonia IFRO
IFB Federal Institute of Brasilia
Assis Gurgacz FAG College
UNIFIL Philadelphia University Center
Southern College
University Center of Patos de Minas UNIPAM
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Federal Institute of Science & Technology of Sergipe IFS
Opet Educational Group
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Federal Institute of Science & Technology Education of the Southeast of Minas Gerais
Paula Souza Center
University of the State of Bahia UNEB
Senac Rio Grande do Sul
Salesian University Center of Sao Paulo UNISAL
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Faculty of Medical Sciences of Minas Gerais
FAE University Center
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Inga UNINGA College
Herminio Ometto FHO UNIARARAS Foundation
Nilton Lins University
State University of Rio Grande do Norte UERN
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University Center of the Federal District UDF
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Barao de Maua University Center
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University Center of Maranhao UNICEUMA
UNIGRAN Capital College
Ifap Federal Institute of Amapa
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Faculty of Medical & Health Sciences of Juiz de Fora SUPREMA
Juruena Valley Colleges AJES
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Federal Institute of Education, Science & Technology of Goias
National Industrial Learning Service of Santa Catarina
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IME Military Institute of Engineering
Farroupilha Federal Institute
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University Center of Brusque UNIFEBE
Catholic University of Petropolis
Candido Mendes University UCAM
Leonardo da Vinci University Center UNIASSELVI
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Higher School of Sciences of Santa Casa de Misericordia de Vitoria
Casper Libero College FACASPER
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University Center of Varzea Grande UNIVAG
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University Center of the South of Minas UNIS
University of Grande Rio UNIGRANRIO
UNIESP Educational Group
Tuiuti University of Parana UTP
IPOG Postgraduate Institute Natal Center
Federal Institute of Acre IFAC
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North University Center
University of Cuiaba UNIC
Santa Ursula University
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Federal Institute of the North of Minas Gerais
Rio de Janeiro Law School of Fundacao Getulio Vargas FGV DIREITO
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Newton Paiva University Center
Anhanguera University UNIDERP
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Volta Redonda University Center UNIFOA
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University of Marilia UNIMAR
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Federal Institute of Science & Technology Education of the South of Minas Gerais IFSULDEMINAS
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Faculty of Informatics & Administration Paulista FIAP
Sao Paulo Law School
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University Center of Espirito Santo UNESC
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Senai Sao Paulo
Fieo UNIFIEO University Center
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Campo Mourao Integrated College
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State University of Health Sciences of Alagoas UNCISAL
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UNASP Campus Hortolandia
President Kennedy Institute of Higher Education IFESP
University of Rio Verde UNIRV
Dom Bosco AEDB Educational Association
Institute of Higher Education of Brasilia IESB
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Pernambucana College of Health
University Center of Votuporanga UNIFEV
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Faculty of Immigrants FAI
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University Center of Rio Grande do Norte UNI RN
Ituverava Educational Foundation
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Franca University Center UNI FACEF
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Claretiano University Center
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National Institute of Education for the Deaf INES
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Central University Center Paulista UNICEP
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Barriga Verde UNIBAVE University Center
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Unicatolica Quixada
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National School of Statistical Sciences
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Lavras University Center UNILAVRAS
Braz Cubas University of Mogi das Cruzes UBC
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Federal Institute of Education Science & Technology Fluminense
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Wyden Educational
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Sao Paulo School of Sociology & Politics Foundation FESPSP
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Senai RS
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University Center of Joao Pessoa UNIPE
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Catholic University Center of Santa Catarina
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Faculty of Belem FABEL
Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro PUC RIO
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Araucaria Foundation
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Jorge Amado UNIJORGE University Center
University of Itauna UI
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UNIEURO University Center
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University for the Development of Alto Vale do Itajai UNIDAVI
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Federal Institute of Education Science & Technology of Roraima
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Souza Marques College
University of Vassouras
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Oswaldo Cruz Colleges
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Izabela Hendrix Methodist Institute
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University Center of Rio Preto UNIRP
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Saint Luke's College
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FLACSO Latin American Faculty of Social Sciences
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Sete Lagoas University Center UNIFEMM
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IBMR Brazilian Institute of Rehabilitation Medicine
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UniFTC
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Faculty of Engineering of Sorocaba FACENS
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Integrated Colleges Aparicio Carvalho FIMCA
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Abeu University Center
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FIA Business School
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Trevisan Business School
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Gama Filho University
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West Zone State University Center
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Toledo Prudente University Center
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University Foundation of Cardiology
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Faculty of Biological & Health Sciences UNIVICOSA
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Instituto Adventista Paranaense IAP
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Formiga University Center UNIFOR MG
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Santo Andre FSA Foundation University Center
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United Colleges of the North of Minas FUNORTE
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UNITRI Triangulo University Center
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NOVAFAPI College
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Campos de Andrade University Center
Alto Vale do Rio do Peixe University UNIARP
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Pitagoras College
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UNINTA University Center
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UniSociesc
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Saint Bernard College
Pontifical Catholic University of Campinas PUC CAMPINAS
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Nossa Senhora do Patrocinio University Center CEUNSP
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Parana School Company Integration Center
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Faculty of Music of Espirito Santo
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INFNET Institute
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Faculty of Applied & Social Sciences of Petrolina FACAPE
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Associated Teaching Colleges Sao Joao da Boa Vista UNIFAE
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Lusiada Foundation Lusiada University Center UNILUS
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UNIFAFIBE Integrated Colleges
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Integrated Colleges Helio Alonso FACHA
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Associated Colleges of Uberaba FAZU
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Faculty of Medicine of Petropolis & Faculty Arthur Sa Earp Neto
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FSG University Center
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Higher Education Center of Campos Gerais CESCAGE
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Faculdade Impacta Tecnologia FIT
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State College of Sciences & Letters of Campo Mourao
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Faculty of Technology of Guarulhos FATEC
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Souza Lima Conservatory
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UNICARIOCA
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IE Engineering Institute
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MULTIVIX Colleges
Federal University of Alfenas UNIFAL MG
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AVM Integrated College
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Magister Group
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Faculty of Technology FTEC
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Dynamic Union of Cataratas UDC Colleges
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Senac Minas Gerais
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University Center of Goias UNIANHANGUERA
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ESCS Higher School of Health Sciences
Frequently Asked Questions
Brazil has over 2,500 higher education institutions, including approximately 300 universities and over 2,200 faculdades (colleges). The system includes both public (federal and state) and private institutions, with public universities generally considered more prestigious.
Brazil's top universities include Universidade de Sao Paulo (USP), Universidade Estadual de Campinas (Unicamp), Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ), Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais (UFMG), and Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS). USP is consistently ranked as the best university in Latin America.
Most Brazilian universities use the ENEM (Exame Nacional do Ensino Medio) as their primary admission tool through the SISU (Sistema de Selecao Unificada) platform. Some prestigious institutions like USP and Unicamp have their own entrance exams (vestibulares). Public universities are tuition-free but highly competitive.