University Overview
Founded in 1960, Universidade Federal de Santa Maria (Federal University of Santa Maria) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the medium city of Santa Maria (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Rio Grande do Sul. Officially recognized by the Ministério da Educação, Brazil (Ministry of Education of Brazil), Universidade Federal de Santa Maria (UFSM) is a large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 25,000-29,999 students) coeducational Brazilian higher education institution. Universidade Federal de Santa Maria (UFSM) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), 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 64-year-old Brazilian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UFSM 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 University of Santa Maria |
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| Name | Universidade Federal de Santa Maria |
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| Acronym | UFSM |
| Founded | 1960 |
| Motto | Sedes Sapientiæ Seat of Wisdom |
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| Address | Avenida Roraima 1000 - Cidade Universitária Prof. José Mariano da Rocha Filho - Camobi Santa Maria 97105-900 Rio Grande do Sul Brazil |
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(55) 3220 8774 |
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(55) 3220 8001 |
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