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Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul

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Overview

Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. This institution also has a branch campus in Tramandaí. Founded in 1934, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS) is a coeducational institution officially recognized by the Ministério da Educação, Brazil. UFRGS provides courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees, including bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas 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 91-year-old Brazilian higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. International students are welcome to apply. UFRGS also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services, including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, and administrative services.

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Control

Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul's Control Typepublic

Entity

Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul' Size by Total Enrollmentvery large-sized

Selectivity

Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratenot reported

Identity

Name
Name (English) Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul
Name (Non Latin) n.a.
Acronym UFRGS
Founded 1934 Origins date back to 1895
Motto
Colours Blue and red
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Location

Address Avenida Paulo Gama 110- Farroupilha
Porto Alegre
90040-060 Rio Grande do Sul
Brazil
Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul's location map and satellite view Location Map
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Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul Phone Number (51) 3308 3142
Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul Fax Number (51) 3308 3973
Other locations Tramandaí

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Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul's Recognition or Accreditation

Recognition and Accreditation

Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

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

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1934


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 Rio Grande do Sul's official programmatic or specialized accreditations. If you are an official representative of Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul you can also claim and update your entire university profile free of charge.



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Fields of Study and Degree Levels

Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul Fields of Study and Degree Levels

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



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

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Programs and Courses

Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul Academic Programs/Courses

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Tuition Fees

Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul 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 Rio Grande do Sul.



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

Admissions

Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul Admission Info


Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

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


Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul's Admission Selection Admission Selection

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


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul '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 Rio Grande do Sul's International Students Admission International Students

Yes
Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul has more than 300 international students.


Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul's Admission Office Admission Office

Avenida Paulo Gama 110 - Reitoria
Porto Alegre 90040-060
(51) 3308 3142


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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 Rio Grande do Sul's Admission Office for detailed information on their admission selection policy and acceptance rate.

Size and Profile

Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul Size and Profile


Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul has a student enrollment ranging from 35,000 to 39,999, making it a very large-sized institution.


Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul's academic staff ranges from 2,500 to 2,999 members.


Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul's Control Type Control Type

Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul 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 Rio Grande do Sul's Entity Type Entity Type

Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul 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 Rio Grande do Sul's Campus Setting Campus Setting

Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul's main campus is located in an urban setting, meaning it is situated within a city.


Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul 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 do Rio Grande do Sul's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

Not reported


Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul is None Religious Affiliation

None.



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Facilities and Services

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Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul's Library University Library

Yes Visit Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul's Library


Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul's Housing University Housing

Not reported


Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Yes


Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported

Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul Services


Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Not reported


Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Yes


Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported


Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


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Academic Structure

Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul Organisational Structure

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

Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul
  • School of Administration
  • School of Physical Education
  • School of Nursing
  • School of Engineering
  • Faculty of Agronomy
  • Faculty of Architecture
  • Faculty of Library Science and Communication
  • Faculty of Economics
  • Faculty of Law
  • Faculty of Pharmacy
  • Faculty of Medicine
  • Faculty of Dentistry
  • Faculty of Veterinary Medicine

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Memberships and Affiliations

Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul'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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Official Social Media Channels

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LinkedIn LinkedIn

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TikTok TikTok

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul public or private?

Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul 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 Rio Grande do Sul profit or non-profit?

Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul 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 Rio Grande do Sul in terms of enrollment?

Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul has a student enrollment ranging from 35,000 to 39,999, making it a very large-sized institution.

What is the size of Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul in terms of academic staff?

Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul's academic staff ranges from 2,500 to 2,999 members.

Is Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul a coeducational institution?

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

What academic calendar does Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul use?

Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul 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 do Rio Grande do Sul affiliated with?

None.

Does Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul admit international students?

Yes. Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul has more than 300 international students.

What is Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul's acceptance rate and admission policy?

Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul '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 Rio Grande do Sul UFRGS?

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 Rio Grande do Sul UFRGS located?

Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul is located in Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. Address: Avenida Paulo Gama 110- Farroupilha.

Is Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul UFRGS accredited and legally recognised?

Yes, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul is accredited by Ministério da Educação, Brazil (since 1934).

Does Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul offer financial aid?

Not reported

Does Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul offer study abroad programs?

Yes

Does Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul have a university library?

Yes

Does Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul provide student housing and accommodation?

Not reported

Does Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul have sports facilities or activities?

Yes

Does Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul offer academic counseling?

Not reported

Does Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul offer career services?

Not reported

Does Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul offer distance learning?

Yes

Does Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul have an institutional hospital?

Not reported

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