#3 Brazil | Innovation Excellence

State University of CampinasAdmission Requirements 2025

São Paulo's Innovation Hub - 55+ Years of Excellence, VESTIBULAR-Based Admission & Technology Leadership

QS World Ranking #501-510
70+ Undergraduate Programs
37,000+ Students
750+
VESTIBULAR Score
8%
Acceptance Rate
1966
Founded
FREE
Public Education

Academic Requirements

State University of Campinas admission standards through VESTIBULAR UNICAMP

VESTIBULAR UNICAMP Score Requirements

Highly Competitive Programs

Medicine800-850/900
Computer Science770-810/900
Engineering750-790/900
Architecture740-780/900

Standard Programs

Economics700-740/900
Biology680-720/900
Chemistry670-710/900
Arts600-650/900

Brazilian Academic System

High School Requirements

  • Complete Ensino Médio (3 years)
  • Mathematics: Advanced proficiency
  • Portuguese: Excellent writing skills
  • Sciences: Strong academic performance

Grade Scale Conversion

Brazilian 0-10US GPA
9.0-10.03.7-4.0
8.0-8.93.3-3.6
7.0-7.93.0-3.2

Language Requirements

Portuguese Proficiency

  • CELPE-BrasAdvanced
  • VESTIBULAR PortugueseHigh Performance
  • Essay WritingExcellent Skills

International Students

  • Portuguese intensive course required
  • CELPE-Bras certification mandatory
  • Academic writing proficiency
  • English may be required for some programs

Innovation & Technology Excellence

State University of Campinas' cutting-edge institutes and research centers

Premier Institutes

Medicine (FCM)

#1 São Paulo State

Leading medical education and research

Engineering (FEC)

Technology Hub

Innovation in engineering and technology

Computing (IC)

AI & Data Science

Advanced computer science and AI research

Research Excellence Areas

Biotechnology

Leading biotech research and innovation

Materials Science

Advanced materials and nanotechnology

Energy Research

Renewable energy and sustainability

Agricultural Sciences

Tropical agriculture and food science

Application Process & VESTIBULAR

Complete guide to UNICAMP admission through VESTIBULAR examination

VESTIBULAR Process

  1. 1

    Registration

    Online registration and fee payment

  2. 2

    First Phase

    90 multiple choice questions

  3. 3

    Second Phase

    Subject-specific exams and essay

  4. 4

    Skills Assessment

    Program-specific evaluations

  5. 5

    Final Results

    Merit-based selection

  6. 6

    Enrollment

    Registration and matriculation

Required Documents

  • Complete Ensino Médio certificate
  • Official secondary school transcripts
  • Brazilian CPF (tax number)
  • Valid ID document (RG or passport)
  • Recent photographs
  • Portuguese proficiency certificate
  • Medical certificate
  • Military service certificate (if applicable)

International Grade Conversions

Convert your grades to Brazilian equivalent for UNICAMP admission evaluation

Country/SystemMinimum RequirementCompetitive LevelBrazilian Equivalent
United States (GPA)3.0/4.03.8+/4.07.0-9.0/10
United Kingdom (A-Levels)BBCAAA-A*A*A7.0-9.5/10
International Baccalaureate30 points38+ points7.0-9.0/10
Argentina (Sistema)7.0/108.5+/107.0-9.0/10
Chile (Sistema Nacional)5.5/7.06.5+/7.07.0-9.0/10
Colombia (Sistema Nacional)3.5/5.04.5+/5.07.0-9.0/10
Mexico (Sistema Nacional)8.0/109.0+/107.0-9.0/10
Portuguese Sistema14/2017+/207.0-9.5/10

Important Notes:

  • • International credentials require validation by MEC
  • • Portuguese proficiency is mandatory for all programs
  • • VESTIBULAR UNICAMP is highly competitive with unique format
  • • Public university with free tuition for all students

Why Choose State University of Campinas?

Experience innovation and excellence in São Paulo's technology hub

Innovation Leadership

Brazil's technology and research pioneer

Research Excellence

Top-tier research and development

Modern Campus

State-of-the-art facilities and technology

Industry Connections

Strong ties to technology sector

Selective Excellence

Elite student body and faculty

Career Success

Outstanding graduate outcomes

UNICAMP at a Glance

World Ranking#501-510 QS
Brazil Ranking#3 National
Founded1966
Total Students37,000+
Faculties24 Units
Programs70+ Degrees
TuitionFREE
Acceptance Rate8% (Vestibular)

Application Timeline

August
VESTIBULAR registration opens
September
Registration deadline
November
First phase examination
January
Second phase exams
February
Results and enrollment

Need Help?

Campinas, São Paulo
admissions@unicamp.br
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