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The Universidade de São Paulo is a public research university in the Brazilian state of São Paulo, and the largest public university in Brazil. The university was founded in 1934, regrouping already existing schools in the state of São Paulo, such as the Law School, the Polytechnic School, and the College of Agriculture. The university's foundation in that year wa…
The Universidade de São Paulo is a public research university in the Brazilian state of São Paulo, and the largest public university in Brazil. The university was founded in 1934, regrouping already existing schools in the state of São Paulo, such as the Law School, the Polytechnic School, and the College of Agriculture. The university's foundation in that year was marked by the creation of the Faculty of Philosophy, Sciences and Literature, and subsequently new departments. Currently, the university is involved in teaching, research, and university extension in all areas of knowledge, offering a broad range of courses. It has eleven campuses, four of them in the city of São Paulo. The remaining campuses are in the cities of Bauru, Lorena, Piracicaba, Pirassununga, Ribeirão Preto and two in São Carlos.
  • Other name: USP
  • Motto: Scientia Vinces
  • Motto in English: "Through knowledge you will conquer"
  • Type: Public university
  • Established: 25 January 1934
  • Budget: R$ 7.5 billion
  • Rector: Carlos Gilberto Carlotti Junior

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