University of Campinas

The Universidade Estadual de Campinas is a state research university located in the Barão Geraldo district of Campinas, Brazil. The campus is organized around a central circular plaza that connects various faculty buildings, laboratories, and a large library.

Zeferino Vaz founded the institution on October 5, 1966, as an integrated research center that differed from older Brazilian educational establishments. The state government of São Paulo funded its development, enabling it to grow into one of the country's leading research universities.

The institution operates several museums, including a natural history museum and an art gallery, open to visitors during weekdays. Students regularly organize public lectures and cultural events on campus that also draw residents from the surrounding area.

The campus is accessible by public transport from central Campinas, and visitors can explore public areas during weekdays. Libraries and some museums allow public access, though certain areas are restricted to enrolled students.

The institution contributes around 15 percent of Brazil's total research output and registers more patents than any other research organization in the country. One notable feature is its high number of international partnerships that facilitate exchanges with researchers from different continents.

Location: Campinas

Inception: October 5, 1966

Founders: Zeferino Vaz

Elevation above the sea: 602 m

Website: http://unicamp.br

GPS coordinates: -22.81722,-47.06944

Latest update: December 13, 2025 19:36