Federal University of São Paulo
| Federal University of São Paulo | |
|---|---|
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| Caption | N/A |
| Motto | Scientia Vinces |
| Established | 1933 |
| Type | Public |
| Principal | N/A |
| City | São Paulo |
| State | São Paulo |
| Country | Brazil |
| Campus | N/A |
| Website | www.unifesp.br |
The Federal University of São Paulo (Portuguese: Universidade Federal de São Paulo , UNIFESP) is a public university in the state of São Paulo, Brazil. It is one of the most prestigious universities in the country, particularly known for its medical school.
History[edit | edit source]
UNIFESP was established in 1933 as the Paulista School of Medicine (Escola Paulista de Medicina). It became a federal university in 1994, expanding its academic offerings beyond medicine to include a wide range of disciplines.
Campuses[edit | edit source]
UNIFESP has multiple campuses located in different cities within the state of São Paulo:
- São Paulo: The main campus, which houses the medical school and other health-related programs.
- Santos: Focuses on marine sciences and engineering.
- Diadema: Specializes in environmental sciences and chemical engineering.
- Guarulhos: Offers programs in humanities and social sciences.
- São José dos Campos: Known for its computational science and technology courses.
Academic Programs[edit | edit source]
UNIFESP offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs. It is particularly renowned for its health sciences courses, including medicine, nursing, biomedical sciences, and public health.
Research[edit | edit source]
The university is a leading research institution in Brazil, with numerous research centers and laboratories. It is involved in cutting-edge research in fields such as neuroscience, infectious diseases, and genomics.
Notable Alumni[edit | edit source]
UNIFESP has produced many notable alumni, including prominent physicians, scientists, and public health experts who have made significant contributions to their fields.
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External links[edit | edit source]
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