University Overview
Established in 1914, Universidade Federal de Alfenas (Federal University of Alfenas) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Alfenas (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Minas Gerais. This institution also has a branch campus in Poços de Caldas and Varginha. Officially recognized by the Ministério da Educação, Brazil (Ministry of Education of Brazil), Universidade Federal de Alfenas (UNIFAL-MG) is a medium-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 6,000-6,999 students) coeducational Brazilian higher education institution. Universidade Federal de Alfenas (UNIFAL-MG) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as 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 111-year-old Brazilian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The acceptance rate range is 10-19% making this Brazilian higher education organization an extremely selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. UNIFAL-MG 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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| Name | Universidade Federal de Alfenas |
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| Name (English) | Federal University of Alfenas |
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| Acronym | UNIFAL-MG |
| Founded | 1914 |
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| Colours | Blue and white |
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| Address | Rua Gabriel Monteiro da Silva 700 - Centro Alfenas 37130-001 Minas Gerais Brazil |
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(35) 3299 1102 |
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(35) 3299 1063 |
| Other locations | Poços de Caldas and Varginha |
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