University Overview
Founded in 1969, Universidade Federal de Uberlândia (Federal University of Uberlândia) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Uberlândia (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Minas Gerais. This institution also has branch campuses in Ituiutaba, Monte Carmelo and Patos de Minas. Officially recognized by the Ministério da Educação, Brazil (Ministry of Education of Brazil), Universidade Federal de Uberlândia (UFU) is a large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 25,000-29,999 students) coeducational Brazilian higher education institution. Universidade Federal de Uberlândia (UFU) 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 56-year-old Brazilian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The acceptance rate range is 0-9% making this Brazilian higher education organization an extremely selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UFU 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.
University Snapshot
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| Name (English) | Federal University of Uberlândia |
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| Name | Universidade Federal de Uberlândia |
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| Acronym | UFU |
| Founded | 1969 |
| Motto | Compromisso com o ensino público, gratuito e de qualidade Committed to provide free and high quality public education |
| Colours | Blue and white |
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| Address | Avenida João Naves de Ávila 2121 - Santa Mônica Uberlândia 38408-100 Minas Gerais Brazil |
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(34) 3239 4411 |
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(34) 3231 4880 |
| Other locations | Ituiutaba, Monte Carmelo and Patos de Minas |
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