# UFSCar campus establishment in São José do Rio Preto > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/ufscar-campus-establishment-in-so-jos-do-rio-preto > Updated: 2026-09-05T22:00:49.000Z. Sources: 18. Developments: 2. The Federal University of São Carlos (UFSCar) is establishing a new campus in São José do Rio Preto, São Paulo, by renovating a former 11,000-square-meter factory. The project, located in the Jardim Yolanda neighborhood, involves an investment exceeding R$ 52 million to adapt the 25,700-square-meter site for teaching, research, and administration. To signal federal support, President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Minister of Education Leonardo Barchini visited the future site. While 90 students are currently utilizing temporary facilities provided by the Federal Institute of São Paulo (IFSP), the university is expanding its staff. In addition to the 32 professors already hired, 18 more positions are expected through a public competition by January 2027, and the Ministry of Education has allocated 50 roles for teaching, leadership, and administrative functions. The campus will utilize an innovative pedagogical model featuring interdisciplinary bachelor’s degrees. Initial programs include Science, Technology, and Innovation; Sciences and Humanities; and Arts. Students will select specific specializations during their second cycle, with planned areas of study including Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Architecture, and Manufacturing Engineering. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-05: UFSCar expands to São José do Rio Preto with new campus UFSCar is establishing a new campus in São José do Rio Preto, São Paulo, featuring interdisciplinary bachelor's degrees and a renovated 11,000-square-meter facility supported by the federal government. 15 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ufscar-to-establish-new-campus-in-so-jos-do-rio-preto ### 2026-09-03: UFSCar confirms permanent São José do Rio Preto campus location UFSCar has announced its permanent São José do Rio Preto campus will be located in Jardim Yolanda, involving an investment of over R$ 52 million. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ufscar-confirms-permanent-so-jos-do-rio-preto-campus-location --- Cite as: UFSCar campus establishment in São José do Rio Preto. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/ufscar-campus-establishment-in-so-jos-do-rio-preto