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Universidade de Vassouras

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world rank  5540

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Overview

Universidade de Vassouras (Vassouras University) is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large town of Vassouras, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Founded in 1968, Universidade de Vassouras is a coeducational institution and is officially recognized by the Ministério da Educação, Brazil. This institution provides courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees, such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation) across several fields of study. For an overview of the available degree levels and areas of study, see the uniRank table below or search the institution's website with the search engine below. This 57-year-old Brazilian higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. Its acceptance rate is 70-79%. This makes it a moderately selective. International applicants are eligible to apply. Universidade de Vassouras also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services, including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, and administrative services.

Snapshot

Control

Universidade de Vassouras's Control Typeprivate

Entity

Universidade de Vassouras's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Universidade de Vassouras' Size by Total Enrollmentsmall-sized

Selectivity

Universidade de Vassouras's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratemoderately selective

Identity

Name
Name (English) Vassouras University
Name (Non Latin) n.a.
Acronym
Founded 1968
Motto
Colours Orange and black
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Location

Address Avenida Expedicionário Oswaldo de Almeida Ramos 280 - Centro
Vassouras
27700-000 Rio de Janeiro
Brazil
Universidade de Vassouras's location map and satellite view Location Map
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Universidade de Vassouras Phone Number (24) 2471 8225
Universidade de Vassouras Fax Number (24) 2471 1287
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Website

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Vassouras University's Recognition or Accreditation

Recognition and Accreditation

Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Universidade de Vassouras is legally chartered, licensed and/or institutionally accredited by: Ministério da Educação, Brazil

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1968


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 Universidade de Vassouras 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

Universidade de Vassouras Fields of Study and Degree Levels

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of Universidade de Vassouras 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 Universidade de Vassouras's academic range and degree level offering.



Universidade de Vassouras: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
PreBach
degrees 		Bachelor
degrees 		Master
degrees 		Doctoral
degrees
Yes Yes Yes
A&H
L&C Yes
B&S Yes
M&H Yes
S&T Yes
Eng Yes

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Programs and Courses

Universidade de Vassouras Academic Programs/Courses

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Tuition Fees

Universidade de Vassouras Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of Universidade de Vassouras 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 Universidade de Vassouras.



Universidade de Vassouras: Tuition Fees Range Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students		 Not reported Not reported
International
students		 Not reported Not reported

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Admissions

Universidade de Vassouras Admission Info


Universidade de Vassouras's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

Universidade de Vassouras is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.


Universidade de Vassouras's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Universidade de Vassouras has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations for prospective students.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Universidade de Vassouras's acceptance rate ranges from 70 to 79%, making it a moderately 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


Universidade de Vassouras's International Students Admission International Students

Yes


Universidade de Vassouras's Admission Office Admission Office

Exp Osvaldo de Almeida Ramos 280
Vassouras 27700-000
(24) 2471 8225


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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 Universidade de Vassouras's Admission Office for detailed information on their admission selection policy and acceptance rate.

Size and Profile

Universidade de Vassouras Size and Profile


Universidade de Vassouras's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Universidade de Vassouras has a student enrollment ranging from 3,000 to 3,999, making it a small-sized institution.


Universidade de Vassouras's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

Universidade de Vassouras's academic staff ranges from 600 to 699 members.


Universidade de Vassouras's Control Type Control Type

Universidade de Vassouras is a private higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed independently rather than by the government, and relies on tuition fees and private contributions for its operations.


Universidade de Vassouras's Entity Type Entity Type

Universidade de Vassouras 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.


Universidade de Vassouras's Campus Setting Campus Setting

Universidade de Vassouras's main campus is located in an urban setting, meaning it is situated within a city.


Universidade de Vassouras's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

Universidade de Vassouras 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.


Universidade de Vassouras's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

Not reported


Universidade de Vassouras is None Religious Affiliation

None.



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Facilities and Services

Universidade de Vassouras Facilities


Universidade de Vassouras's Library University Library

Yes Visit Universidade de Vassouras's Library


Universidade de Vassouras's Housing University Housing

Not reported


Universidade de Vassouras's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Yes


Universidade de Vassouras's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported

Universidade de Vassouras Services


Universidade de Vassouras's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Not reported


Universidade de Vassouras's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


Universidade de Vassouras's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Not reported


Universidade de Vassouras's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported


Universidade de Vassouras's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


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Academic Structure

Universidade de Vassouras Organisational Structure

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Memberships and Affiliations

Universidade de Vassouras Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Universidade de Vassouras'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)


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Social Media

Official Social Media Channels

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YouTube YouTube

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Universidade de Vassouras public or private?

Universidade de Vassouras is a private higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed independently rather than by the government, and relies on tuition fees and private contributions for its operations.

Is Universidade de Vassouras profit or non-profit?

Universidade de Vassouras 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 Universidade de Vassouras in terms of enrollment?

Universidade de Vassouras has a student enrollment ranging from 3,000 to 3,999, making it a small-sized institution.

What is the size of Universidade de Vassouras in terms of academic staff?

Universidade de Vassouras's academic staff ranges from 600 to 699 members.

Is Universidade de Vassouras a coeducational institution?

Universidade de Vassouras is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.

What academic calendar does Universidade de Vassouras use?

Universidade de Vassouras 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 Universidade de Vassouras affiliated with?

None.

Does Universidade de Vassouras admit international students?

Yes.

What is Universidade de Vassouras's acceptance rate and admission policy?

Universidade de Vassouras's acceptance rate ranges from 70 to 79%, making it a moderately selective higher education institution. This university has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations for prospective students.

How much does it cost to attend Universidade de Vassouras ?

Undergraduate tuition range for local students: Not reported. International students: Not reported. Tuition costs may vary by program.

Where is Universidade de Vassouras located?

Universidade de Vassouras is located in Vassouras, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Address: Avenida Expedicionário Oswaldo de Almeida Ramos 280 - Centro.

Is Universidade de Vassouras accredited and legally recognised?

Yes, Universidade de Vassouras is accredited by Ministério da Educação, Brazil (since 1968).

Does Universidade de Vassouras offer financial aid?

Not reported

Does Universidade de Vassouras offer study abroad programs?

Yes

Does Universidade de Vassouras have a university library?

Yes

Does Universidade de Vassouras provide student housing and accommodation?

Not reported

Does Universidade de Vassouras have sports facilities or activities?

Yes

Does Universidade de Vassouras offer academic counseling?

Not reported

Does Universidade de Vassouras offer career services?

Not reported

Does Universidade de Vassouras offer distance learning?

Not reported

Does Universidade de Vassouras have an institutional hospital?

Not reported

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