89 public universities in Brazil in 2026
The public universities in Brazil offer accessible education to as many students as possible, with recognised programs and a strong tradition of academic research.
89 public universities
Brazil has public institutions offering a wide range of programs, often with government-regulated fees and a strong tradition of academic research.
Universidade Estadual de Campinas (Unicamp)
A leading Brazilian public university, founded in 1966, recognized worldwide for its research and patents.
Universidade Estadual de Feira de Santana (UEFS)
A free public state university in Feira de Santana, Bahia, founded in 1978, vital to the state's northeast.
Universidade Estadual de Goiás (UEG)
A public multicampus university in Goiás with a network of campuses across the state, headquartered in Anápolis.
Universidade do Estado do Amazonas (UEA)
A multicampus public university in Manaus, known for engineering, health and Amazon-focused technology programs.
Universidade Estadual do Oeste do Paraná (UNIOESTE)
A multicampus public university in western Paraná, recognized for engineering, agronomy and health sciences.
Universidade do Estado da Bahia (UNEB)
A multicampus public university in Salvador and Bahia State, known for education, the arts and anthropology.
Universidade Estadual da Paraíba (UEPB)
A multicampus public university in Paraíba, headquartered in Campina Grande, with strengths in education and engineering.
Universidade Estadual da Região Tocantina do Maranhão (UEMASUL)
A multicampus public university in the Tocantins region of Maranhão, based in Imperatriz and the state's interior.
Universidade Estadual Vale do Acaraú (UVA)
A multicampus public university in Ceará, headquartered in Sobral, with a campus network across the state.
Universidade Estadual de Londrina (UEL)
A free public state university in Londrina, Paraná, founded in 1970, known for health and agronomy.
Universidade Estadual de Maringá (UEM)
A free public state university in Maringá, Paraná, founded in 1969, known for research in health and agronomy.
Universidade Estadual de Montes Claros (UNIMONTES)
A free public university in northern Minas Gerais, founded in 1962, whose medical school is a regional reference.
Universidade Estadual de Ponta Grossa (UEPG)
A free public university in Paraná, founded in 1969 in Ponta Grossa, spanning disciplines from health sciences to the exact sciences.
Universidade Estadual de Roraima (UERR)
A multicampus public university in Roraima, headquartered in Boa Vista, dedicated to the Amazon and the northern border.
Universidade do Estado de Santa Catarina (UDESC)
A multicampus public state university in Santa Catarina, known for the arts, health sciences and agriculture.
Universidade Estadual de Santa Cruz (UESC)
A public university in Ilhéus, Bahia, known for agronomy and cacao biotechnology research in the state's south.
Universidade Estadual Paulista (UNESP)
A multicampus public university in São Paulo State, present in around thirty cities.
Universidade Estadual de Ciências da Saúde de Alagoas (UNCISAL)
A public university in Maceió dedicated to the health sciences and to training healthcare professionals.
Universidade Estadual do Ceará (UECE)
A public university in Fortaleza, known for education, the arts and teacher training in Ceará.
Universidade Estadual do Centro-Oeste (UNICENTRO)
A free public university in Paraná, based in Guarapuava and Irati, with strengths in the exact sciences and agronomy.
Universidade Estadual do Maranhão (UEMA)
A multicampus public university in Maranhão, headquartered in São Luís, focused on the state's development.
Universidade do Estado de Mato Grosso (UNEMAT)
A multicampus public university in Mato Grosso, present in many cities across the state, including Cáceres and Sinop.
Universidade Estadual de Mato Grosso do Sul (UEMS)
A multicampus public university in Mato Grosso do Sul, headquartered in Campo Grande.
Universidade do Estado de Minas Gerais (UEMG)
A free, public, multicampus university in Minas Gerais serving the whole state with a regional mission.