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Federal University of Health Sciences, Porto Alegre

country rank  146
world rank  5874

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University Overview

Founded in 1953, Universidade Federal de Ciências da Saúde de Porto Alegre (Federal University of Health Sciences, Porto Alegre) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Porto Alegre (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Rio Grande do Sul. Officially recognized by the Ministério da Educação, Brazil (Ministry of Education of Brazil), Universidade Federal de Ciências da Saúde de Porto Alegre (UFCSPA) is a small-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 4,000-4,999 students) coeducational Brazilian higher education institution. Universidade Federal de Ciências da Saúde de Porto Alegre (UFCSPA) 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 71-year-old Brazilian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UFCSPA also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

Federal University of Health Sciences, Porto Alegre's Control Typepublic

Entity

Federal University of Health Sciences, Porto Alegre's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Federal University of Health Sciences, Porto Alegre' Size by Total Enrollmentsmall-sized

Selectivity

Federal University of Health Sciences, Porto Alegre's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratenot reported

University Identity

Name (English) Federal University of Health Sciences, Porto Alegre
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Acronym UFCSPA
Founded 1953
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University Location

Address Rua Sarmento Leite 245 - Centro
Porto Alegre
90050-170 Rio Grande do Sul
Brazil
Federal University of Health Sciences, Porto Alegre's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
Federal University of Health Sciences, Porto Alegre Phone Number (51) 3303 9000
Federal University of Health Sciences, Porto Alegre Fax Number (51) 3303 8810
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Recognition and Accreditation

Federal University of Health Sciences, Porto Alegre's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Federal University of Health Sciences, Porto Alegre is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Ministério da Educação, Brazil

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

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Fields of Study and Degree Levels

Federal University of Health Sciences, Porto Alegre Fields of Study and Degree Levels

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of Federal University of Health Sciences, Porto Alegre 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 Federal University of Health Sciences, Porto Alegre's academic range and degree level offering.



Federal University of Health Sciences, Porto Alegre: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
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degrees		 Bachelor
degrees		 Master
degrees		 Doctoral
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Programs and Courses

Federal University of Health Sciences, Porto Alegre Academic Programs/Courses

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Tuition Fees

Federal University of Health Sciences, Porto Alegre Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of Federal University of Health Sciences, Porto Alegre 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 Federal University of Health Sciences, Porto Alegre.



Federal University of Health Sciences, Porto Alegre: Tuition Fees Range Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students		 0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro) 0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro)
International
students		 0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro) 0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro)

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Admissions

Federal University of Health Sciences, Porto Alegre Admission Info


Federal University of Health Sciences, Porto Alegre's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

Federal University of Health Sciences, Porto Alegre is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.


Federal University of Health Sciences, Porto Alegre's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Federal University of Health Sciences, Porto Alegre has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations for prospective students.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Federal University of Health Sciences, Porto Alegre '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


Federal University of Health Sciences, Porto Alegre's International Students Admission International Students

Yes
Universidade Federal de Ciências da Saúde de Porto Alegre has more than 40 international students.


Federal University of Health Sciences, Porto Alegre'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 Federal University of Health Sciences, Porto Alegre's Admission Office for detailed information on their admission selection policy and acceptance rate.

Size and Profile

Federal University of Health Sciences, Porto Alegre Size and Profile


Federal University of Health Sciences, Porto Alegre's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Federal University of Health Sciences, Porto Alegre has a student enrollment ranging from 4,000 to 4,999, making it a small-sized institution.


Federal University of Health Sciences, Porto Alegre's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

Federal University of Health Sciences, Porto Alegre's academic staff ranges from 300 to 399 members.


Federal University of Health Sciences, Porto Alegre's Control Type Control Type

Federal University of Health Sciences, Porto Alegre is a public higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed by the government, providing affordable access to education for students.


Federal University of Health Sciences, Porto Alegre's Entity Type Entity Type

Federal University of Health Sciences, Porto Alegre 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.


Federal University of Health Sciences, Porto Alegre's Campus Setting Campus Setting

Federal University of Health Sciences, Porto Alegre's main campus is located in an urban setting, meaning it is situated within a city.


Federal University of Health Sciences, Porto Alegre's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

Federal University of Health Sciences, Porto Alegre's adopted type of academic calendar is not reported.


Federal University of Health Sciences, Porto Alegre's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

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Federal University of Health Sciences, Porto Alegre is None Religious Affiliation

None.



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Facilities and Services

Federal University of Health Sciences, Porto Alegre Facilities


Federal University of Health Sciences, Porto Alegre's Library University Library

Yes Visit Federal University of Health Sciences, Porto Alegre's Library


Federal University of Health Sciences, Porto Alegre's Housing University Housing

Not reported


Federal University of Health Sciences, Porto Alegre's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Not reported


Federal University of Health Sciences, Porto Alegre's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported

Federal University of Health Sciences, Porto Alegre Services


Federal University of Health Sciences, Porto Alegre's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Not reported


Federal University of Health Sciences, Porto Alegre's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Not reported


Federal University of Health Sciences, Porto Alegre's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Not reported

Federal University of Health Sciences, Porto Alegre's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported


Federal University of Health Sciences, Porto Alegre's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


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Academic Structure

Federal University of Health Sciences, Porto Alegre Academic Structure

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Memberships and Affiliations

Federal University of Health Sciences, Porto Alegre Affiliations and Memberships

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  • Rede Nacional de Extensão (RENEX)


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