Accredited universities in Brazil

Verified-accreditation universities in Brazil. Each entry links to its national accrediting body so you can verify independently.

We've reviewed 13 universities for Brazil. We're working on expanding coverage.

Federal University of Bahia (UFBA)

Salvador · public · Portuguese

SubjectsArts & Humanities · Science · Engineering & Technology · Business & Management · Medicine & Health Sciences · Social Sciences · Law · Education · Computer Science & IT · Agriculture & Environmental Studies · Architecture & Design · Mathematics & Statistics

Accreditation: Ministry of Education (MEC), Brazil — e-MEC official registry. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-17.
English: Instruction is primarily in Portuguese; some graduate programmes accept IELTS/TOEFL. Portuguese proficiency is generally required.
Tuition: Public federal and state universities are tuition-free but highly competitive (ENEM/SISU or vestibular); private institutions charge tuition. Confirm fees and pathway directly.
Scholarships
Contact: University contact page
Deadlines: View official deadlinesAdmission cycles and deadlines vary by programme; check the official site / e-MEC.

The Federal University of Bahia (UFBA) is a major comprehensive federal university in north-eastern Brazil. Verify current MEC recognition via the official e-MEC registry and that the qualification is recognised in your target country before enrolling; instruction is in Portuguese.

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Federal University of Minas Gerais (UFMG)

Belo Horizonte · public · Portuguese

Accreditation: Ministry of Education (MEC), Brazil — e-MEC official registry. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-17.
English: Instruction is primarily in Portuguese; some graduate programmes accept IELTS/TOEFL. Portuguese proficiency is generally required.
Tuition: Public federal and state universities are tuition-free but highly competitive (ENEM/SISU or vestibular); private institutions charge tuition. Confirm fees and pathway directly.
Scholarships
Contact: University contact page
Deadlines: View official deadlinesAdmission cycles and deadlines vary by programme; check the official site / e-MEC.

The Federal University of Minas Gerais (UFMG) is a major comprehensive federal research university. Verify current MEC recognition via the official e-MEC registry and that the qualification is recognised in your target country before enrolling; instruction is in Portuguese.

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Federal University of Paraná (UFPR)

Curitiba · public · Portuguese

Accreditation: Ministry of Education (MEC), Brazil — e-MEC official registry. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-17.
English: Instruction is primarily in Portuguese; some graduate programmes accept IELTS/TOEFL. Portuguese proficiency is generally required.
Tuition: Public federal and state universities are tuition-free but highly competitive (ENEM/SISU or vestibular); private institutions charge tuition. Confirm fees and pathway directly.
Scholarships
Contact: University contact page
Deadlines: View official deadlinesAdmission cycles and deadlines vary by programme; check the official site / e-MEC.

The Federal University of Paraná (UFPR) is one of Brazil's oldest federal universities. Verify current MEC recognition via the official e-MEC registry and that the qualification is recognised in your target country before enrolling; instruction is in Portuguese.

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Federal University of Pernambuco (UFPE)

Recife · public · Portuguese

Accreditation: Ministry of Education (MEC), Brazil — e-MEC official registry. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-17.
English: Instruction is primarily in Portuguese; some graduate programmes accept IELTS/TOEFL. Portuguese proficiency is generally required.
Tuition: Public federal and state universities are tuition-free but highly competitive (ENEM/SISU or vestibular); private institutions charge tuition. Confirm fees and pathway directly.
Scholarships
Contact: University contact page
Deadlines: View official deadlinesAdmission cycles and deadlines vary by programme; check the official site / e-MEC.

The Federal University of Pernambuco (UFPE) is a major comprehensive federal university in north-eastern Brazil. Verify current MEC recognition via the official e-MEC registry and that the qualification is recognised in your target country before enrolling; instruction is in Portuguese.

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Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ)

Rio de Janeiro · public · Portuguese

SubjectsArts & Humanities · Science · Engineering & Technology · Medicine & Health Sciences · Law · Architecture & Design

Accreditation: Ministry of Education (MEC), Brazil — e-MEC official registry. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-17.
English: Instruction is primarily in Portuguese; some graduate programmes accept IELTS/TOEFL. Portuguese proficiency is generally required.
Tuition: Public federal and state universities are tuition-free but highly competitive (ENEM/SISU or vestibular); private institutions charge tuition. Confirm fees and pathway directly.
Scholarships
Contact: University contact page
Email: acesso@ufrj.br
Phone: +55 21 3938-9600
Deadlines: View official deadlinesAdmission cycles and deadlines vary by programme; check the official site / e-MEC.

The Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ) is one of Brazil's oldest and largest federal universities. Verify current MEC recognition via the official e-MEC registry and that the qualification is recognised in your target country before enrolling; instruction is in Portuguese.

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Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS)

Porto Alegre · public · Portuguese

Accreditation: Ministry of Education (MEC), Brazil — e-MEC official registry. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-17.
English: Instruction is primarily in Portuguese; some graduate programmes accept IELTS/TOEFL. Portuguese proficiency is generally required.
Tuition: Public federal and state universities are tuition-free but highly competitive (ENEM/SISU or vestibular); private institutions charge tuition. Confirm fees and pathway directly.
Scholarships
Contact: University contact page
Deadlines: View official deadlinesAdmission cycles and deadlines vary by programme; check the official site / e-MEC.

The Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS) is a major comprehensive federal research university in southern Brazil. Verify current MEC recognition via the official e-MEC registry and that the qualification is recognised in your target country before enrolling; instruction is in Portuguese.

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Federal University of Santa Catarina (UFSC)

Florianópolis · public · Portuguese

Accreditation: Ministry of Education (MEC), Brazil — e-MEC official registry. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-17.
English: Instruction is primarily in Portuguese; some graduate programmes accept IELTS/TOEFL. Portuguese proficiency is generally required.
Tuition: Public federal and state universities are tuition-free but highly competitive (ENEM/SISU or vestibular); private institutions charge tuition. Confirm fees and pathway directly.
Scholarships
Contact: University contact page
Deadlines: View official deadlinesAdmission cycles and deadlines vary by programme; check the official site / e-MEC.

The Federal University of Santa Catarina (UFSC) is a major comprehensive federal research university. Verify current MEC recognition via the official e-MEC registry and that the qualification is recognised in your target country before enrolling; instruction is in Portuguese.

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Insper Institute of Education and Research

São Paulo · private · Portuguese

SubjectsBusiness & Management · Social Sciences · Law · Engineering & Technology · Computer Science & IT

Accreditation: Ministry of Education (MEC), Brazil — e-MEC official registry. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-17.
English: Instruction is primarily in Portuguese; some graduate programmes accept IELTS/TOEFL. Portuguese proficiency is generally required.
Tuition: Public federal and state universities are tuition-free but highly competitive (ENEM/SISU or vestibular); private institutions charge tuition. Confirm fees and pathway directly.
Scholarships
Contact: University contact page
Deadlines: View official deadlinesAdmission cycles and deadlines vary by programme; check the official site / e-MEC.

Insper is a recognised private institution in São Paulo specialised in business, economics, law and engineering. Verify current MEC recognition via the official e-MEC registry and that the qualification is recognised in your target country before enrolling; instruction is in Portuguese.

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Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro (PUC-Rio)

Rio de Janeiro · private · Portuguese

Accreditation: Ministry of Education (MEC), Brazil — e-MEC official registry. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-17.
English: Instruction is primarily in Portuguese; some graduate programmes accept IELTS/TOEFL. Portuguese proficiency is generally required.
Tuition: Public federal and state universities are tuition-free but highly competitive (ENEM/SISU or vestibular); private institutions charge tuition. Confirm fees and pathway directly.
Scholarships
Contact: University contact page
Deadlines: View official deadlinesAdmission cycles and deadlines vary by programme; check the official site / e-MEC.

PUC-Rio is a leading private Catholic research university in Rio de Janeiro. Verify current MEC recognition via the official e-MEC registry and that the qualification is recognised in your target country before enrolling; instruction is in Portuguese.

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São Paulo State University (UNESP)

São Paulo · public · Portuguese

Accreditation: Ministry of Education (MEC), Brazil — e-MEC official registry. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-17.
English: Instruction is primarily in Portuguese; some graduate programmes accept IELTS/TOEFL. Portuguese proficiency is generally required.
Tuition: Public federal and state universities are tuition-free but highly competitive (ENEM/SISU or vestibular); private institutions charge tuition. Confirm fees and pathway directly.
Scholarships
Contact: University contact page
Deadlines: View official deadlinesAdmission cycles and deadlines vary by programme; check the official site / e-MEC.

São Paulo State University (UNESP) is one of the three large São Paulo state public universities, with campuses across the state. Verify current MEC recognition via the official e-MEC registry and that the qualification is recognised in your target country before enrolling; instruction is in Portuguese.

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Universidade de São Paulo (USP)

São Paulo · public · Portuguese

Accreditation: Ministry of Education (MEC), Brazil — e-MEC official registry. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-17.
English: Instruction is primarily in Portuguese; some graduate programmes accept IELTS/TOEFL. Portuguese proficiency is generally required.
Tuition: Public federal and state universities are tuition-free but highly competitive (ENEM/SISU or vestibular); private institutions charge tuition. Confirm fees and pathway directly.
Scholarships
Contact: University contact page
Email: faleconosco@usp.br
Phone: +55 11 3091-3116
Deadlines: View official deadlinesAdmission cycles and deadlines vary by programme; check the official site / e-MEC.

The University of São Paulo (USP) is the largest and one of the most prestigious public research universities in Brazil and Latin America. Verify current MEC recognition via the official e-MEC registry and that the qualification is recognised in your target country before enrolling; instruction is in Portuguese.

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Universidade Estadual de Campinas (UNICAMP)

Campinas · public · Portuguese

SubjectsScience · Engineering & Technology · Medicine & Health Sciences · Social Sciences · Computer Science & IT · Mathematics & Statistics

Accreditation: Ministry of Education (MEC), Brazil — e-MEC official registry. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-17.
English: Instruction is primarily in Portuguese; some graduate programmes accept IELTS/TOEFL. Portuguese proficiency is generally required.
Tuition: Public federal and state universities are tuition-free but highly competitive (ENEM/SISU or vestibular); private institutions charge tuition. Confirm fees and pathway directly.
Scholarships
Contact: University contact page
Email: comvest@comvest.unicamp.br
Phone: +55 19 3521-7000
Deadlines: View official deadlinesAdmission cycles and deadlines vary by programme; check the official site / e-MEC.

The University of Campinas (UNICAMP) is a leading Brazilian public research university, especially strong in science, engineering and medicine. Verify current MEC recognition via the official e-MEC registry and that the qualification is recognised in your target country before enrolling; instruction is in Portuguese.

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University of Brasília (UnB)

Brasília · public · Portuguese

Accreditation: Ministry of Education (MEC), Brazil — e-MEC official registry. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-17.
English: Instruction is primarily in Portuguese; some graduate programmes accept IELTS/TOEFL. Portuguese proficiency is generally required.
Tuition: Public federal and state universities are tuition-free but highly competitive (ENEM/SISU or vestibular); private institutions charge tuition. Confirm fees and pathway directly.
Scholarships
Contact: University contact page
Deadlines: View official deadlinesAdmission cycles and deadlines vary by programme; check the official site / e-MEC.

The University of Brasília (UnB) is the major federal university of Brazil's capital. Verify current MEC recognition via the official e-MEC registry and that the qualification is recognised in your target country before enrolling; instruction is in Portuguese.

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