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State University of Ceará

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world rank  2153

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Overview

Universidade Estadual do Ceará (State University of Ceará) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the metropolis of Fortaleza, Ceara, Brazil. Established in 1975, Universidade Estadual do Ceará (UECE) is a coeducational institution and is officially recognized by the Ministério da Educação, Brazil. UECE provides programs and courses leading to officially recognized higher education degrees, such as bachelor's degrees in several areas of study. Further information can be found in the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below or by searching the institution's website through the search engine below. This 51-year-old Brazilian higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. UECE also offers several academic and non-academic facilities and services, including a library, and administrative services.

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Control

State University of Ceará's Control Typepublic

Entity

State University of Ceará's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

State University of Ceará' Size by Total Enrollmentlarge-sized

Selectivity

State University of Ceará's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratenot reported

Identity

Name (English) State University of Ceará
Name
Name (Non Latin)
Acronym UECE
Founded 1975
Motto Lumen ad Viam
Enlightening life
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Location

Address Avenida Dr. Silas Munguba 1700 - Campus Universitário - Serrinha
Fortaleza
60740-000 Ceara
Brazil
State University of Ceará's location map, satellite view and street view Location Map
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State University of Ceará Phone Number (85) 3101 9655
State University of Ceará Fax Number (85) 3101 9690
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State University of Ceará's Recognition or Accreditation

Recognition and Accreditation

Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

State University of Ceará is legally chartered, licensed 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 State University of Ceará 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

State University of Ceará Fields of Study and Degree Levels

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of State University of Ceará 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 State University of Ceará's academic range and degree level offering.



Universidade Estadual do Ceará: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
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degrees 		Bachelor
degrees 		Master
degrees 		Doctoral
degrees
Yes Yes Yes
A&H Yes
L&C
B&S Yes
M&H Yes
S&T Yes
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Programs and Courses

State University of Ceará Academic Programs/Courses

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Tuition Fees

State University of Ceará Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of State University of Ceará 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 State University of Ceará.



State University of Ceará: Tuition Fees Range Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students		 0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro) Not reported
International
students		 0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro) Not reported

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Important: tuition fee ranges are indicative. Final tuition fees can vary by degree program, citizenship, residency status, study load and enrollment mode. Contact State University of Ceará Admissions for exact pricing applicable to your circumstances. Data sources: these figures are compiled from direct institutional submissions to uniRank, official State University of Ceará website data and publicly available government education sources.

Admissions

State University of Ceará Admission Info


State University of Ceará's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

State University of Ceará is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.


State University of Ceará's Admission Selection Admission Selection

State University of Ceará has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations for prospective students.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

State University of Ceará '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


State University of Ceará's International Students Admission International Students

Not reported


State University of Ceará'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 State University of Ceará's Admission Office for detailed information on their admission selection policy and acceptance rate.

Size and Profile

State University of Ceará Size and Profile


State University of Ceará's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

State University of Ceará has a student enrollment ranging from 20,000 to 24,999, making it a large-sized institution.


State University of Ceará's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

State University of Ceará's academic staff number is not reported.


State University of Ceará's Control Type Control Type

State University of Ceará is a public higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed by the government, providing affordable access to education for students.


State University of Ceará's Entity Type Entity Type

State University of Ceará 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.


State University of Ceará's Campus Setting Campus Setting

State University of Ceará's main campus setting is not reported.


State University of Ceará's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

State University of Ceará 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.


State University of Ceará's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

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State University of Ceará is None Religious Affiliation

None.



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Facilities and Services

State University of Ceará Facilities


State University of Ceará's Library University Library

Yes Visit State University of Ceará's Library


State University of Ceará's Housing University Housing

Not reported


State University of Ceará's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Not reported


State University of Ceará's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported

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State University of Ceará's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Not reported


State University of Ceará's Study Abroad Study Abroad

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State University of Ceará's Distance Learning Distance Learning

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State University of Ceará's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

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State University of Ceará's Career Services Career Services

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Academic Structure

State University of Ceará Organisational Structure

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Memberships and Affiliations

State University of Ceará Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Universidade Estadual do Ceará'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)
  • Associação Brasileira dos Reitores das Universidades Estaduais e Municipais (ABRUEM)


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Social Media

Official Social Media Channels

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is State University of Ceará public or private?

State University of Ceará is a public higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed by the government, providing affordable access to education for students.

Is State University of Ceará profit or non-profit?

State University of Ceará 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.

What is the size of State University of Ceará in terms of enrollment?

State University of Ceará has a student enrollment ranging from 20,000 to 24,999, making it a large-sized institution.

What is the size of State University of Ceará in terms of academic staff?

State University of Ceará's academic staff number is not reported.

Is State University of Ceará a coeducational institution?

State University of Ceará is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.

What academic calendar does State University of Ceará use?

State University of Ceará 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.

What religion is State University of Ceará affiliated with?

None.

Does State University of Ceará admit international students?

Not reported.

What is State University of Ceará's acceptance rate and admission policy?

State University of Ceará 's acceptance rate is not reported. This university has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations for prospective students.

How much does it cost to attend State University of Ceará UECE?

Undergraduate tuition range for local students: 0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro). International students: 0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro). Tuition costs may vary by program.

Where is State University of Ceará UECE located?

State University of Ceará is located in Fortaleza, Ceara, Brazil. Address: Avenida Dr. Silas Munguba 1700 - Campus Universitário - Serrinha.

Is State University of Ceará UECE accredited and legally recognised?

Yes, State University of Ceará is accredited by Ministério da Educação, Brazil (since ).

Does State University of Ceará offer financial aid?

Not reported

Does State University of Ceará offer study abroad programs?

Not reported

Does State University of Ceará have a university library?

Yes

Does State University of Ceará provide student housing and accommodation?

Not reported

Does State University of Ceará have sports facilities or activities?

Not reported

Does State University of Ceará offer academic counseling?

Not reported

Does State University of Ceará offer career services?

Not reported

Does State University of Ceará offer distance learning?

Not reported

Does State University of Ceará have an institutional hospital?

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