University of São Paulo

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/university-of-so-paulo

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is University of São Paulo known for?Accounts for over 25% of scientific publications by Brazilian researchers
2. What is the institutional type?Public research university
3. What is the founding date?January 25, 1934
4. When did the University of São Paulo start?It began on January 25, 1934, when several older schools were joined together.
5. How many campuses does the University of São Paulo have?The university has eleven campuses across the state of São Paulo, including four in the city and others in places like Bauru and Ribeirão Preto.

Consolidation of Institutions: The process of merging existing schools or organizations into a larger, unified entity.
Interdisciplinary Studies: Academic programs that combine knowledge and methods from two or more different fields of study.
Tripartite Mission: A university's core functions encompassing teaching, research, and community outreach or extension.