University Overview
Founded in 1967, Universidade Federal Rural do Semi-Árido (Federal Rural University of the Semiarid Region) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the medium city of Mossoró (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Rio Grande do Norte. This institution also has branch campuses in Angicos, Caraubas and Pau dos Ferros. Officially recognized by the Ministério da Educação, Brazil (Ministry of Education of Brazil), Universidade Federal Rural do Semi-Árido (UFERSA) is a medium-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 9,000-9,999 students) coeducational Brazilian higher education institution. Universidade Federal Rural do Semi-Árido (UFERSA) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 58-year-old Brazilian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 10-19% making this Brazilian higher education organization an extremely selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UFERSA also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aid and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.
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| Name (English) | Federal Rural University of the Semiarid Region |
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| Name | Universidade Federal Rural do Semi-Árido |
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| Acronym | UFERSA |
| Founded | 1967 |
| Motto | Per Scientia Aridam Terram Floret Science flourishes through the arid land |
| Colours | Yellow and green |
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| Address | BR 110, Km 47 s/n - Presidente Costa e Silva Mossoró 59625-900 Rio Grande do Norte Brazil |
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(84) 3317 8224 |
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(84) 3317 8228 |
| Other locations | Angicos, Caraubas and Pau dos Ferros |
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