# University of São Paulo academic and professional standing

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/university-of-so-paulo-academic-and-professional-standing
> Updated: 2026-11-03T23:12:14.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

The University of São Paulo (USP) has received recognition for both its scientific impact and graduate employability. A Stanford University study identified USP as the Brazilian institution with the highest number of globally cited scientists, with 284 researchers included in the annual impact list. The university shows its highest research impact in Clinical Medicine, Biology, Chemistry, and Agriculture, Fisheries, and Forestry.

Additionally, the 2027 Global Employability University Ranking and Survey (GEURS) placed USP as the leading Brazilian institution for graduate employability, ranking 89th globally. Other state universities in São Paulo, including the University of Campinas (Unicamp) and the São Paulo State University (Unesp), also ranked within the top 300 institutions worldwide.

## Timeline

### 2026-11-03: São Paulo universities rank highly in global employability survey

Three São Paulo universities, including USP, Unicamp, and Unesp, placed in the top 300 of the 2027 Global Employability University Ranking and Survey.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/so-paulo-universities-rank-highly-in-global-employability-survey

### 2026-10-19: University of São Paulo celebrates campus history and scientific impact

USP celebrates the historical legacy of its Pirassununga campus and reports that 284 of its scientists are among the most cited globally in a new Stanford University study.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/university-of-so-paulo-celebrates-campus-history-and-scientific-impact

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