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Overview

Universidade do Contestado (Contestado University) is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Mafra, Santa Catarina, Brazil. This institution also has branch campuses in Canoinhas, Concórdia, Curitibanos, Porto União and Rio Negrinho. Founded in 1991, Universidade do Contestado (UnC) is a coeducational institution and is officially recognized by the Ministério da Educação, Brazil. UnC offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees, such as bachelor's degrees and master's degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details or use the website search engine below. This 34-year-old Brazilian higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. International students are welcome to apply. UnC also provides students with several academic and non-academic facilities and services, including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, and administrative services.

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Control

Contestado University's Control Typeprivate

Entity

Contestado University's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Contestado University' Size by Total Enrollmentlarge-sized

Selectivity

Contestado University's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratenot reported

Identity

Name (English) Contestado University
Name
Name (Non Latin)
Acronym UnC
Founded 1991
Motto Sou + UnC
I am + UnC
Colours Blue and white
Mascot

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Location

Address Avenida Presidente Nereu Ramos, 1071 - Jardim do Moinho
Mafra
89306076 Santa Catarina
Brazil
Contestado University's location map, satellite view and street view Location Map
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Contestado University Phone Number (47) 3641 5507
Contestado University Fax Number
Other locations Canoinhas, Concórdia, Curitibanos, Porto União and Rio Negrinho

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Contestado University's Recognition or Accreditation

Recognition and Accreditation

Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Contestado University is legally chartered, licensed and/or institutionally accredited by: Ministério da Educação, Brazil

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1997


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Universidade do Contestado's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • Conselho Estadual de Educação de Santa Catarina


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Important: the above section is intended to include only those reputable organizations (e.g. Ministries or Departments of Higher Education) that have the legal authority to officially charter, license, register or more generally recognize Contestado University as a whole (institutional legal recognition), accredit the institution as a whole (institutional accreditation) or accredit its specific programs or courses (programmatic accreditation).

Fields of Study and Degree Levels

Contestado University Fields of Study and Degree Levels

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of Contestado University is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Contestado University's academic range and degree level offering.



Universidade do Contestado: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
PreBach
degrees 		Bachelor
degrees 		Master
degrees 		Doctoral
degrees
Yes Yes Yes
A&H Yes
L&C Yes
B&S Yes Yes
M&H Yes
S&T Yes Yes
Eng Yes Yes

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Programs and Courses

Contestado University Academic Programs/Courses

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Tuition Fees

Contestado University Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of Contestado University categorizes tuition fees by student type (local or international) and degree level (undergraduate or postgraduate). It aims to help students get an approximate idea of the estimated yearly tuition fees at Contestado University.



Contestado University: Tuition Fees Range Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students		 Not reported Not reported
International
students		 Not reported Not reported

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Important: tuition fee ranges are indicative. Final tuition fees can vary by degree program, citizenship, residency status, study load and enrollment mode. Contact Contestado University Admissions for exact pricing applicable to your circumstances. Data sources: these figures are compiled from direct institutional submissions to uniRank, official Contestado University website data and publicly available government education sources.

Admissions

Contestado University Admission Info


Contestado University's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

Contestado University is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.


Contestado University's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Contestado University has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations for prospective students.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Contestado University 's acceptance rate is not reported.


Minority Serving Minority Serving

This institution does not have a special focus on promoting education or research among a specific minority or ethnic group.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

Not reported


Contestado University's International Students Admission International Students

Yes


Contestado University's Admission Office Admission Office






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Notice: admission policy and acceptance rate may vary by the areas of study, degree level, student's nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact Contestado University's Admission Office for detailed information on their admission selection policy and acceptance rate.

Size and Profile

Contestado University Size and Profile


Contestado University's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Contestado University has a student enrollment ranging from 10,000 to 14,999, making it a large-sized institution.


Contestado University's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

Contestado University's academic staff ranges from 800 to 899 members.


Contestado University's Control Type Control Type

Contestado University is a private higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed independently rather than by the government, and relies on tuition fees and private contributions for its operations.


Contestado University's Entity Type Entity Type

Contestado University is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.


Contestado University's Campus Setting Campus Setting

Contestado University's main campus is located in an urban setting, meaning it is situated within a city.


Contestado University's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

Contestado University adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.


Contestado University's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

Not reported


Contestado University is None Religious Affiliation

None.



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Facilities and Services

Contestado University Facilities


Contestado University's Library University Library

Yes Visit Contestado University's Library


Contestado University's Housing University Housing

Not reported


Contestado University's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Yes


Contestado University's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported

Contestado University Services


Contestado University's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Not reported


Contestado University's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


Contestado University's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Yes

Contestado University's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Yes


Contestado University's Career Services Career Services

Yes


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Academic Structure

Contestado University Organisational Structure

The academic structure of Universidade do Contestado consists of the following primary first-level divisions; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.

Universidade do Contestado
  • Faculty of Medicine

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Memberships and Affiliations

Contestado University Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Universidade do Contestado's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • Conselho de Reitores das Universidades Brasileiras (CRUB)
  • Associação Catarinense das Fundações Educacionais (ACAFE)


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Social Media

Official Social Media Channels

Facebook Facebook

Universidade do Contestado's Facebook page review

X X (Twitter)

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YouTube YouTube

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Instagram Instagram

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LinkedIn LinkedIn

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TikTok TikTok

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Contestado University public or private?

Contestado University is a private higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed independently rather than by the government, and relies on tuition fees and private contributions for its operations.

Is Contestado University profit or non-profit?

Contestado University is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.

What is the size of Contestado University in terms of enrollment?

Contestado University has a student enrollment ranging from 10,000 to 14,999, making it a large-sized institution.

What is the size of Contestado University in terms of academic staff?

Contestado University's academic staff ranges from 800 to 899 members.

Is Contestado University a coeducational institution?

Contestado University is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.

What academic calendar does Contestado University use?

Contestado University adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.

What religion is Contestado University affiliated with?

None.

Does Contestado University admit international students?

Yes.

What is Contestado University's acceptance rate and admission policy?

Contestado University 's acceptance rate is not reported. This university has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations for prospective students.

How much does it cost to attend Contestado University UnC?

Undergraduate tuition range for local students: Not reported. International students: Not reported. Tuition costs may vary by program.

Where is Contestado University UnC located?

Contestado University is located in Mafra, Santa Catarina, Brazil. Address: Avenida Presidente Nereu Ramos, 1071 - Jardim do Moinho.

Is Contestado University UnC accredited and legally recognised?

Yes, Contestado University is accredited by Ministério da Educação, Brazil (since 1997).

Does Contestado University offer financial aid?

Not reported

Does Contestado University offer study abroad programs?

Yes

Does Contestado University have a university library?

Yes

Does Contestado University provide student housing and accommodation?

Not reported

Does Contestado University have sports facilities or activities?

Yes

Does Contestado University offer academic counseling?

Yes

Does Contestado University offer career services?

Yes

Does Contestado University offer distance learning?

Yes

Does Contestado University have an institutional hospital?

Not reported

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