University Overview
Established in 1968, Universidade de Passo Fundo (University of Passo Fundo) is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Passo Fundo (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Rio Grande do Sul. Officially recognized by the Ministério da Educação, Brazil (Ministry of Education of Brazil), Universidade de Passo Fundo (UPF) is a large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 10,000-14,999 students) coeducational Brazilian higher education institution. Universidade de Passo Fundo (UPF) 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 57-year-old Brazilian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The acceptance rate range is 90-99% making this Brazilian higher education organization a least selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. UPF also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.
University Snapshot
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large-sized
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least selective
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| Name | Universidade de Passo Fundo |
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| Name (English) | University of Passo Fundo |
| Name (Non Latin) | n.a. |
| Acronym | UPF |
| Founded | 1968 |
| Motto | Conhecimento é a nossa natureza. Knowledge is our nature. |
| Colours | Green, orange and red |
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| Address | UPF Campus Passo Fundo - Campus I s/n - Br 285 - Km 171 - São José Passo Fundo 99052-900 Rio Grande do Sul Brazil |
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(54) 3316 8117 |
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(54) 3311 1307 |
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