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Universidade Federal do Ceará

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world rank  931

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Overview

Universidade Federal do Ceará (Federal University of Ceará) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the metropolis of Fortaleza, Ceara, Brazil. Founded in 1954, Universidade Federal do Ceará (UFC) is a coeducational institution and is officially recognized by the Ministério da Educação, Brazil. UFC provides courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees, such as bachelor's degrees 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 71-year-old Brazilian higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. International applicants are eligible to apply. UFC also provides students with several academic and non-academic facilities and services, including a library, online courses and distance learning opportunities, and administrative services.

Snapshot

Control

Universidade Federal do Ceará's Control Typepublic

Entity

Universidade Federal do Ceará's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Universidade Federal do Ceará' Size by Total Enrollmentvery large-sized

Selectivity

Universidade Federal do Ceará's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratenot reported

Identity

Name
Name (English) Federal University of Ceará
Name (Non Latin) n.a.
Acronym UFC
Founded 1954
Motto Virtvs Unita Fortior
Virtue is stronger when united
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Location

Address Avenida da Universidade 2853, Benfica
Fortaleza
60020-181 Ceara
Brazil
Universidade Federal do Ceará's location map and satellite view Location Map
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Universidade Federal do Ceará Phone Number (85) 3366 7301
Universidade Federal do Ceará Fax Number (85) 3366 9513
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Website

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Federal University of Ceará's Recognition or Accreditation

Recognition and Accreditation

Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

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

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation


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 do Ceará's official programmatic or specialized accreditations. If you are an official representative of Universidade Federal do Ceará 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 do 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

Universidade Federal do Ceará Fields of Study and Degree Levels

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



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

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Programs and Courses

Universidade Federal do Ceará Academic Programs/Courses

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Tuition Fees

Universidade Federal do Ceará Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of Universidade Federal do 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 Universidade Federal do Ceará.



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

Admissions

Universidade Federal do Ceará Admission Info


Universidade Federal do Ceará's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

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


Universidade Federal do Ceará's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Universidade Federal do Ceará has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations for prospective students.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Universidade Federal do 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


Universidade Federal do Ceará's International Students Admission International Students

Yes
Universidade Federal do Ceará has more than 400 international students.


Universidade Federal do 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 Universidade Federal do Ceará's Admission Office for detailed information on their admission selection policy and acceptance rate.

Size and Profile

Universidade Federal do Ceará Size and Profile


Universidade Federal do Ceará's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Universidade Federal do Ceará has a student enrollment ranging from 40,000 to 44,999, making it a very large-sized institution.


Universidade Federal do Ceará's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

Universidade Federal do Ceará's academic staff ranges from 2,000 to 2,499 members.


Universidade Federal do Ceará's Control Type Control Type

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


Universidade Federal do Ceará's Entity Type Entity Type

Universidade Federal do 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.


Universidade Federal do Ceará's Campus Setting Campus Setting

Universidade Federal do Ceará's main campus setting is not reported.


Universidade Federal do Ceará's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

Universidade Federal do Ceará's adopted type of academic calendar is not reported.


Universidade Federal do Ceará's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

Not reported


Universidade Federal do Ceará is None Religious Affiliation

None.



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Facilities and Services

Universidade Federal do Ceará Facilities


Universidade Federal do Ceará's Library University Library

Yes Visit Universidade Federal do Ceará's Library


Universidade Federal do Ceará's Housing University Housing

Not reported


Universidade Federal do Ceará's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Not reported


Universidade Federal do Ceará's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported

Universidade Federal do Ceará Services


Universidade Federal do Ceará's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Not reported


Universidade Federal do Ceará's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Not reported


Universidade Federal do Ceará's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Yes


Universidade Federal do Ceará's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported


Universidade Federal do Ceará's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


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Academic Structure

Universidade Federal do Ceará Organisational Structure

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

Universidade Federal do Ceará
  • Faculty of Law
  • Faculty of Economics, Administration, Actuarial and Accounting
  • Faculty of Education
  • Faculty of Pharmacy, Dentistry and Nursing
  • Faculty of Medicine
  • Science Center
  • Center of Agrarian Sciences
  • Humanities Center
  • Technology Center

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Memberships and Affiliations

Universidade Federal do Ceará Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Universidade Federal 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)


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Social Media

Official Social Media Channels

Facebook Facebook

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Universidade Federal do Ceará public or private?

Universidade Federal do Ceará 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 do Ceará profit or non-profit?

Universidade Federal do 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 Universidade Federal do Ceará in terms of enrollment?

Universidade Federal do Ceará has a student enrollment ranging from 40,000 to 44,999, making it a very large-sized institution.

What is the size of Universidade Federal do Ceará in terms of academic staff?

Universidade Federal do Ceará's academic staff ranges from 2,000 to 2,499 members.

Is Universidade Federal do Ceará a coeducational institution?

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

What academic calendar does Universidade Federal do Ceará use?

Universidade Federal do Ceará's adopted type of academic calendar is not reported.

What religion is Universidade Federal do Ceará affiliated with?

None.

Does Universidade Federal do Ceará admit international students?

Yes. Universidade Federal do Ceará has more than 400 international students.

What is Universidade Federal do Ceará's acceptance rate and admission policy?

Universidade Federal do 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 Universidade Federal do Ceará UFC?

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 do Ceará UFC located?

Universidade Federal do Ceará is located in Fortaleza, Ceara, Brazil. Address: Avenida da Universidade 2853, Benfica.

Is Universidade Federal do Ceará UFC accredited and legally recognised?

Yes, Universidade Federal do Ceará is accredited by Ministério da Educação, Brazil (since ).

Does Universidade Federal do Ceará offer financial aid?

Not reported

Does Universidade Federal do Ceará offer study abroad programs?

Not reported

Does Universidade Federal do Ceará have a university library?

Yes

Does Universidade Federal do Ceará provide student housing and accommodation?

Not reported

Does Universidade Federal do Ceará have sports facilities or activities?

Not reported

Does Universidade Federal do Ceará offer academic counseling?

Not reported

Does Universidade Federal do Ceará offer career services?

Not reported

Does Universidade Federal do Ceará offer distance learning?

Yes

Does Universidade Federal do Ceará have an institutional hospital?

Not reported

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