São Paulo State University (UNESP), founded in 1976, is one of Brazil’s largest public universities with 24 campuses throughout the State of São Paulo.

Its multi-campus model allows UNESP to offer a varied academic programme with diverse activities. As one of Brazil’s foremost research universities, it cites subject strengths in health, engineering, communications, humanities, arts, social sciences and theoretical sciences.

UNESP is international recognised for the quality of its research, teaching and its initiatives to promote cultural diversity in the classroom. Its ethos emphasises critical thinking, humanist principles, sustainability, technological innovation and democratic participation in equal measures.

The university’s various campuses are also home to a diverse range of contemporary artworks, historical artefacts, farms, museums and a zoo, as well as hospitals and libraries.