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Universidade Federal de Viçosa

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Overview

Universidade Federal de Viçosa (Federal University of Viçosa) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Viçosa, Minas Gerais, Brazil. This institution also has a branch campus in Rio Paranaíba and Florestal. Founded in 1922, Universidade Federal de Viçosa (UFV) is a coeducational institution and is officially recognized by the Ministério da Educação, Brazil. UFV 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 or use the website search engine below. This 104-year-old Brazilian higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. International students are welcome to apply. UFV also provides students with several academic and non-academic facilities and services, including a library, sports facilities, financial aid and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, and administrative services.

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Control

Universidade Federal de Viçosa's Control Typepublic

Entity

Universidade Federal de Viçosa's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Universidade Federal de Viçosa' Size by Total Enrollmentlarge-sized

Selectivity

Universidade Federal de Viçosa's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratenot reported

Identity

Name
Name (English) Federal University of Viçosa
Name (Non Latin) n.a.
Acronym UFV
Founded 1922
Motto Ediscere, Scire, Agere, Vincere
Study, Know, Act, Win
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Location

Address Avenida Peter Henry Rolfs s/n - Campus Universitário
Viçosa
36570-000 Minas Gerais
Brazil
Universidade Federal de Viçosa's location map and satellite view Location Map
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Universidade Federal de Viçosa Phone Number (31) 3899 2101
Universidade Federal de Viçosa Fax Number (31) 38992198
Other locations Rio Paranaíba and Florestal

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Federal University of Viçosa's Recognition or Accreditation

Recognition and Accreditation

Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

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

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1922


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

Not available; please use the Feedback/Error report form at the end of this page to submit a list of Universidade Federal de Viçosa's official programmatic or specialized accreditations. If you are an official representative of Universidade Federal de Viçosa you can also claim and update your entire university profile free of charge.



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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 Federal de Viçosa 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 Federal de Viçosa Fields of Study and Degree Levels

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



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

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Programs and Courses

Universidade Federal de Viçosa Academic Programs/Courses

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Tuition Fees

Universidade Federal de Viçosa Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of Universidade Federal de Viçosa 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 Federal de Viçosa.



Universidade Federal de Viçosa: Tuition Fees Range Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students		 0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro) 0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro)
International
students		 0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro) 0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro)

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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 Universidade Federal de Viçosa Admissions for exact pricing applicable to your circumstances. Data sources: these figures are compiled from direct institutional submissions to uniRank, official Universidade Federal de Viçosa website data and publicly available government education sources.

Admissions

Universidade Federal de Viçosa Admission Info


Universidade Federal de Viçosa's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

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


Universidade Federal de Viçosa's Admission Selection Admission Selection

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


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Universidade Federal de Viçosa '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


Universidade Federal de Viçosa's International Students Admission International Students

Yes
Federal University of Viçosa has more than 300 international students.


Universidade Federal de Viçosa's Admission Office Admission Office

Avenida Peter Henry Rolfs s/n
Viçosa 36570-000
509-221-5288/5268/2191


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

Size and Profile

Universidade Federal de Viçosa Size and Profile


Universidade Federal de Viçosa's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Universidade Federal de Viçosa has a student enrollment ranging from 15,000 to 19,999, making it a large-sized institution.


Universidade Federal de Viçosa's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

Universidade Federal de Viçosa's academic staff ranges from 1,000 to 1,499 members.


Universidade Federal de Viçosa's Control Type Control Type

Universidade Federal de Viçosa is a public higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed by the government, providing affordable access to education for students.


Universidade Federal de Viçosa's Entity Type Entity Type

Universidade Federal de Viçosa 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 Federal de Viçosa's Campus Setting Campus Setting

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


Universidade Federal de Viçosa's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

Universidade Federal de Viçosa 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 Federal de Viçosa's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

Not reported


Universidade Federal de Viçosa is None Religious Affiliation

None.



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Facilities and Services

Universidade Federal de Viçosa Facilities


Universidade Federal de Viçosa's Library University Library

Yes Visit Universidade Federal de Viçosa's Library


Universidade Federal de Viçosa's Housing University Housing

Not reported


Universidade Federal de Viçosa's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Yes


Universidade Federal de Viçosa's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported

Universidade Federal de Viçosa Services


Universidade Federal de Viçosa's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Yes


Universidade Federal de Viçosa's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


Universidade Federal de Viçosa's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Not reported


Universidade Federal de Viçosa's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported


Universidade Federal de Viçosa's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


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Academic Structure

Universidade Federal de Viçosa Organisational Structure

The academic structure of Universidade Federal de Viçosa consists of the following primary first-level divisions; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.

Universidade Federal de Viçosa
  • Center of Agrarian Sciences
  • Center for Biological and Health Sciences
  • Center of Exact and Technological Sciences
  • Center for Human Sciences, Arts and Letters

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Memberships and Affiliations

Universidade Federal de Viçosa Affiliations and Memberships

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


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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Universidade Federal de Viçosa public or private?

Universidade Federal de Viçosa is a public higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed by the government, providing affordable access to education for students.

Is Universidade Federal de Viçosa profit or non-profit?

Universidade Federal de Viçosa 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 Federal de Viçosa in terms of enrollment?

Universidade Federal de Viçosa has a student enrollment ranging from 15,000 to 19,999, making it a large-sized institution.

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

Universidade Federal de Viçosa's academic staff ranges from 1,000 to 1,499 members.

Is Universidade Federal de Viçosa a coeducational institution?

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

What academic calendar does Universidade Federal de Viçosa use?

Universidade Federal de Viçosa 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 Federal de Viçosa affiliated with?

None.

Does Universidade Federal de Viçosa admit international students?

Yes. Federal University of Viçosa has more than 300 international students.

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

Universidade Federal de Viçosa '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 Universidade Federal de Viçosa UFV?

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 Universidade Federal de Viçosa UFV located?

Universidade Federal de Viçosa is located in Viçosa, Minas Gerais, Brazil. Address: Avenida Peter Henry Rolfs s/n - Campus Universitário.

Is Universidade Federal de Viçosa UFV accredited and legally recognised?

Yes, Universidade Federal de Viçosa is accredited by Ministério da Educação, Brazil (since 1922).

Does Universidade Federal de Viçosa offer financial aid?

Yes

Does Universidade Federal de Viçosa offer study abroad programs?

Yes

Does Universidade Federal de Viçosa have a university library?

Yes

Does Universidade Federal de Viçosa provide student housing and accommodation?

Not reported

Does Universidade Federal de Viçosa have sports facilities or activities?

Yes

Does Universidade Federal de Viçosa offer academic counseling?

Not reported

Does Universidade Federal de Viçosa offer career services?

Not reported

Does Universidade Federal de Viçosa offer distance learning?

Not reported

Does Universidade Federal de Viçosa have an institutional hospital?

Not reported

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