Notable programs
Medicine (Faculdade de Medicina da USP / FMUSP)
Brazil's leading medical school, attached to the Hospital das Clínicas — the largest hospital complex in Latin America — with deep clinical research output.
Law (Faculdade de Direito do Largo de São Francisco)
The São Paulo Law School (founded 1827), USP's oldest faculty and the most prestigious law school in Brazil, with an exceptional alumni network in the judiciary and politics.
Agronomy / Agricultural Sciences (ESALQ, Piracicaba)
The Luiz de Queiroz College of Agriculture (founded 1901) — world-renowned in tropical agriculture, agronomy and agribusiness research.
Engineering (Escola Politécnica / Poli-USP)
One of Latin America's foremost engineering schools, with strong industry links across São Paulo's industrial base and competitive admission.
Economics, Business & Accounting (FEA-USP)
Brazil's leading economics and business faculty, a major feeder into the country's financial sector, public economic institutions and academia.
International Relations & Social Sciences (FFLCH / IRI)
Historic humanities and social-sciences faculties — once host to Lévi-Strauss and Braudel — with strong regional standing in the humanities.