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Federal University of Ouro Prêto

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world rank  2149

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University Overview

Founded in 1969, Universidade Federal de Ouro Preto (Federal University of Ouro Prêto) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Ouro Preto (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Minas Gerais. This institution also has a branch campus in João Monlevade and Mariana. Officially recognized by the Ministério da Educação, Brazil (Ministry of Education of Brazil), Universidade Federal de Ouro Preto (UFOP) is a large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 15,000-19,999 students) coeducational Brazilian higher education institution. Universidade Federal de Ouro Preto (UFOP) 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 56-year-old Brazilian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The acceptance rate range is 50-59% making this Brazilian higher education organization an averagely selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UFOP also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

Federal University of Ouro Prêto's Control Typepublic

Entity

Federal University of Ouro Prêto's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Federal University of Ouro Prêto' Size by Total Enrollmentlarge-sized

Selectivity

Federal University of Ouro Prêto's Selectivity by Acceptance Rateaveragely selective

University Identity

Name (English) Federal University of Ouro Prêto
Name
Name (Non Latin)
Acronym UFOP
Founded 1969 Origins date back to 1839
Motto Cum Mente et Malleo
Colours
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University Location

Address Rua Diogo de Vasconcelos 122 - Centro
Ouro Preto
35400-000 Minas Gerais
Brazil
Federal University of Ouro Prêto's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
Federal University of Ouro Prêto Phone Number (31) 3559 1218
Federal University of Ouro Prêto Fax Number (31) 3559 1228
Other locations João Monlevade and Mariana

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Recognition and Accreditation

Federal University of Ouro Prêto's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Federal University of Ouro Prêto 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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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 Federal University of Ouro Prêto 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

Federal University of Ouro Prêto Fields of Study and Degree Levels

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of Federal University of Ouro Prêto 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 Ouro Prêto's academic range and degree level offering.



Federal University of Ouro Prêto: 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 Ouro Prêto Academic Programs/Courses

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Tuition Fees

Federal University of Ouro Prêto Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of Federal University of Ouro Prêto 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 Ouro Prêto.



Federal University of Ouro Prêto: 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 Ouro Prêto Admission Info


Federal University of Ouro Prêto's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

Federal University of Ouro Prêto is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.


Federal University of Ouro Prêto's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Federal University of Ouro Prêto has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations for prospective students.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Federal University of Ouro Prêto's acceptance rate ranges from 50 to 59%, making it an averagely selective higher education institution.


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 Ouro Prêto's International Students Admission International Students

Yes
Universidade Federal de Ouro Preto has more than 100 international students.


Federal University of Ouro Prêto's Admission Office Admission Office

Universidade Federal de Ouro Preto (UFOP) Pró-Reitoria de Graduação (PROGRAD) Centro de Convergência - Campus Morro do Cruzeiro
Ouro Preto 35400000
(31) 3559 1323


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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 Ouro Prêto's Admission Office for detailed information on their admission selection policy and acceptance rate.

Size and Profile

Federal University of Ouro Prêto Size and Profile


Federal University of Ouro Prêto's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Federal University of Ouro Prêto has a student enrollment ranging from 15,000 to 19,999, making it a large-sized institution.


Federal University of Ouro Prêto's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

Federal University of Ouro Prêto's academic staff ranges from 900 to 999 members.


Federal University of Ouro Prêto's Control Type Control Type

Federal University of Ouro Prêto 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 Ouro Prêto's Entity Type Entity Type

Federal University of Ouro Prêto 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 Ouro Prêto's Campus Setting Campus Setting

Federal University of Ouro Prêto's main campus is located in an urban setting, meaning it is situated within a city.


Federal University of Ouro Prêto's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

Federal University of Ouro Prêto 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.


Federal University of Ouro Prêto's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

Not reported


Federal University of Ouro Prêto is None Religious Affiliation

None.



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Facilities and Services

Federal University of Ouro Prêto Facilities


Federal University of Ouro Prêto's Library University Library

Yes Visit Federal University of Ouro Prêto's Library


Federal University of Ouro Prêto's Housing University Housing

Yes


Federal University of Ouro Prêto's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Yes


Federal University of Ouro Prêto's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported

Federal University of Ouro Prêto Services


Federal University of Ouro Prêto's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Not reported


Federal University of Ouro Prêto's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


Federal University of Ouro Prêto's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Yes

Federal University of Ouro Prêto's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported


Federal University of Ouro Prêto's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


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Academic Structure

Federal University of Ouro Prêto Academic Structure

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Memberships and Affiliations

Federal University of Ouro Prêto Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Universidade Federal de Ouro Preto'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)
  • Rede Nacional de Extensão (RENEX)


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Social Media

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Free Online Courses

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