Based on 5 student reviews
Erasmus & Exchange at Universidade de São Paulo
5 exchange students went to Universidade de São Paulo in Sao Paulo and rated the experience 8.6/10. Here is what they said about classes, housing and student life.
How students rate USP
Average scores from the 5 students who reviewed their exchange at Universidade de São Paulo.
- Overall experience8.6/10
- University life4/10
- Social life4.4/10
- Housing3.6/10
- Travel5/10
Classes & academics at USP
In their own words — what students said about classes and academic life at USP:
“The campus is really big, there is a lot of things do to, there is all facilities for sports as gym, soccer field ou basketball court. The registration was pretty easy and the administration of USP are always available is you need help.”
“super nice campus, a lot of sports services, the people are so nice”
Courses students took
- Design class are great
- Easy classes not a lot of work
- Microeconomia
- Not about the language)
Where exchange students at USP live
How the 5 students who went to USP lived during their exchange:
- Coliving or shared flat40%
2 students
- Student residence40%
2 students
- Airbnb20%
1 students
Median rent: $443 a month across the 4 students who shared what they paid ($270 to $540).
Living in Sao Paulo
Your exchange at USP happens in Sao Paulo — the full guide covers budget, neighbourhoods, transport and how to meet the other exchange students before you land.
Student reviews of USP
Written by exchange students who went to USP.
- Mateo8/10
Fall 2025
The campus is really big, there is a lot of things do to, there is all facilities for sports as gym, soccer field ou basketball court. The registration was pretty easy and the administration of USP are always available is you need help.
- Inès10/10
Fall 2025
super nice campus, a lot of sports services, the people are so nice
- Gab8/10
Fall 2026
select your classes from monday to wednesday morning
- Juliette8/10
Full year 2025
The campus is so big, many events, associations
Questions about exchange at USP
- Is Universidade de São Paulo good for exchange students?
- The 5 exchange students who reviewed Universidade de São Paulo on Studcasa rated their experience 8.6/10 overall, with university life at 4/10. Their reviews cover 2025 to 2026.
- Where do exchange students at USP live?
- The most common choice among the 5 students who answered was Coliving or shared flat (40%). The Sao Paulo housing breakdown has areas and real prices.
- How much do exchange students at USP pay in rent?
- Across the 4 students at USP who shared their rent, the median was $443 a month, ranging from $270 to $540. Amounts actually paid, not asking prices.
- How do I meet other exchange students going to Universidade de São Paulo?
- Studcasa runs a free WhatsApp community for exchange students in Sao Paulo: find the city, join the group, and you already know people before you land. Browsing is free and needs no signup.
Where this data comes from
Every number and quote on this page comes from the 5 reviews exchange students left on Studcasa after their exchange at Universidade de São Paulo, between 2025 and 2026. Nothing is estimated and nothing is generated.
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