76 private universities in Brazil in 2026
The private universities in Brazil offer often more specialised programs with personalised support and modern facilities.
76 private universities
Brazil has private institutions bringing academic diversity and programs adapted to student needs and the professional job market.
Universidade do Oeste de Santa Catarina (UNOESC)
A community university in western Santa Catarina, with campuses in Joaçaba and several cities of the region.
Universidade do Oeste Paulista (UNOESTE)
A private university in Presidente Prudente, São Paulo, reputed for medicine, dentistry and agronomy.
Universidade Alto Vale do Rio do Peixe (UNIARP)
A private university in Caçador, Santa Catarina, serving the Alto Vale do Rio do Peixe region.
Universidade da Região de Joinville (UNIVILLE)
A community-owned private university in Joinville, Santa Catarina, recognised for design, engineering and health sciences.
Universidade da Região da Campanha (URCAMP)
A community-owned private university in Bagé, Rio Grande do Sul, serving the state's southern plains region.
Universidade do Vale do Itajaí (UNIVALI)
A major community university in Santa Catarina (1967), recognised for marine sciences, law and health sciences.
Universidade do Vale do Paraíba (UNIVAP)
A private university in São José dos Campos, in Brazil's aerospace hub, with strengths in engineering and health.
Universidade Vale do Rio Doce (UNIVALE)
A private university in Governador Valadares, Minas Gerais, the academic pillar of the Rio Doce valley.
Universidade do Vale do Rio dos Sinos (Unisinos)
A Jesuit university in São Leopoldo, Rio Grande do Sul, founded in 1969, known for pedagogical innovation and industry ties.
Universidade Vale do Rio Verde (UNINCOR)
A private university in Três Corações, Minas Gerais, recognised for its health programmes and regional roots.
Universidade do Vale do Sapucaí (UNIVAS)
A private university in Pouso Alegre, Minas Gerais, recognised for medicine and health sciences.
Universidade do Vale do Taquari (UNIVATES)
A community university in Lajeado, Rio Grande do Sul, a model of sustainable regional development.
Universidade de Marília (UNIMAR)
A private university in Marília, São Paulo State, with a broad offering in health, law and technology, on campus and online.
Universidade de Passo Fundo (UPF)
A community university in Passo Fundo, Rio Grande do Sul, reputed for medicine, law and engineering.
Universidade de Ribeirão Preto (UNAERP)
A private university in Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo State, known for health, law and engineering programs from undergraduate to doctoral level.
Universidade de Rio Verde (UniRV)
A private university in Rio Verde, Goiás, recognised for agronomy and its agro-industrial roots.
Universidade Vila Velha (UVV)
A private university in Vila Velha, Espírito Santo, top-rated by the MEC and recognised for law and health.
Universidade do Contestado (UNC)
A multi-campus private university in northern Santa Catarina, heir to the Contestado region.
Universidade Norte do Paraná (UNOPAR)
A large private university in Paraná and a pioneer of distance education in Brazil, with a nationwide presence.
Universidade do Planalto Catarinense (UNIPLAC)
A private university in Lages, Santa Catarina, the academic pillar of the Planalto Sul region.
Universidade do Sul de Santa Catarina (UNISUL)
A major private university in Santa Catarina (1964), with campuses in Tubarão, Florianópolis and the metro area.
Universidade Evangélica de Goiás (UniEVANGÉLICA)
A private university in Anápolis, Goiás, recognised for medicine and its community engagement.
Universidade Feevale
A community university in Novo Hamburgo, Rio Grande do Sul, recognised for health, communication and design.
Universidade Franciscana (UFN)
A Franciscan private university in Santa Maria, Rio Grande do Sul, recognised for its health and engineering programmes.