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History

The University of Brasilia was created in 1962 following the joint vision of the anthropologist Darcy Ribeiro and the educator Anísio Teixeira. Its conception came from the same revolutionary spirit that gave rise to the federal capital, Brasília: to renew the methods of learning and to teach towards the future. 

Education

It has 26 institutes and colleges, with 53 departments. It offers 136 face-to-face undergraduate course, 86 master's degree courses and 68 doctoral degree courses. It also offers distance learning degrees and specializations for more than 20 municipalities, in the five regions of Brazil, through the Open University of Brazil.

Research

UnB is stimulating and strongly supporting the research–development–innovation triad. For decades, the university’s Innovation Agency has had a key role in developing entrepreneurship and innovation through national and international partnerships. UnB has outstanding scientific indicators, reinforcing its position as a bona fide member of the international academic community. In the last five years, 3,558 research projects were undertaken at UnB, generating opportunities for scientific exchange and participation in international networks. The university also stands out for its scholarly output.

University Ranking

Academic Ranking of World Universities by Shanghai Jiao Tong University
2023
701
2022
701 -200
2021
501
ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator.
QS World University Rankings by TopUniversities
2024
801
2023
801
2022
801
QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world.
World University Rankings by Times Higher Education
2024
1201
2023
1201 -200
2022
1001
World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities.
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report
2024
-
2023
710 -29
2022
681
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world.

Services

Student services

The Student Assistance Policy seeks to expand the conditions for access and permanence of young people at the University. To prevent student dropout in a situation of social and economic vulnerability, strategies for social inclusion, democratization of access, permanence and quality academic training are designed.

Housing services

More than 50 thousand people circulate daily on "Darcy". The campus, which houses dozens of institutes and faculties, has nearly 700 laboratories, hospitals and a University Restaurant. It is also where the University Student House, the functional apartments at Colina and the Olympic Center sports complex are located.

Library services

The Central Library (BCE) operates on the Darcy Ribeiro campus and is responsible for maintaining and organizing the University's largest collection of bibliographic research items. In addition to having collective study spaces, BCE provides individual and group study rooms. It is also possible to borrow study and research materials. 

Medical services

At the University of Brasília, psychological support is headed by the Health Care Board of the University Community (Dasu/DAC). The board brings together the main initiatives on the subject at the University and serves all segments of the university community. It is also possible to find help at the Psychological Studies and Service Center. There is a hospital on the Darcy Ribeiro campus.

Student Life

Campus life

Four campuses, 12 institutes, 14 faculties, 53 departments and 16 centers make up the academic structure of the University of Brasília (data from 2014). In addition to these units, dozens of centers and laboratories dedicated to teaching and research practices.

In addition to these structures, UnB has the Água Limpa Farm (FAL). 28 km away from Campus Darcy Ribeiro, the site has more than 4.3 thousand hectares destined to environmental preservation and academic production.

The campuses are: 

  • Darcy Ribeiro
  • Ceilândia
  • Gama
  • Planaltina

Sports facilities

Promoting leisure and well-being on the four campuses of the University of Brasília is a permanent objective of the Sports and Leisure Department. For this, the unit leads and supports initiatives aimed at students, professors, technicians and employees of the institution. The Sports and Leisure Coordination (CEL) publishes an annual sports calendar and announces actions in UnB's media.

University of Brasil Scholarships

Below you will find scholarships for University of Brasil. Distinction can be made between scholarships provided by the University and those provided by independent providers.

Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2024
ACES Scholarships
Merit-based Need-based

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ACES Education Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2024
ServiceScape Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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ServiceScape
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
14 Oct 2024
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
Merit-based Need-based

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U.S. government
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1600 USD
Deadline
30 Apr 2024
Mozida African Master Scholarship
Merit-based

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Mozida Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
90000 AUD
Deadline
Not specified
World Universities Ramsay Postgraduate Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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The Ramsay Centre
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2025
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based

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Anonymous Hope Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2024
Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
Merit-based Need-based

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The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Anonymous Hope Fund
Merit-based Need-based

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Anonymous Hope Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
AAPG Foundation Grants-in-Aid
Merit-based Need-based

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American Association of Petroleum Geologists Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
15 May 2024
iVisa Annual Scholarship
Merit-based

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iVisa
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
31 Mar 2024
The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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IELTS from 6 to 9
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2024
$1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship
Merit-based

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IvyPanda
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2024
$1,500 Annual Essay Writing Contest Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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IvyPanda
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
500 USD
Deadline
30 Apr 2024
Biotin Xtreme Hair Care Annual Scholarship 2023: Empowering The Future Of Hair Care
General Scholarships

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Biotin Xtreme Hair Care
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
31 Dec 2024
Grants of the Leopold Figl Foundation for students with residence in Lower Austria
Need-based

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Leopold Figl Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
31 Jul 2024
Spreadsheet Gladiator Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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Coefficient
Location not available

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Brasília, Distrito Federal, Brazil

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