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Universidade Federal do Rio Grande

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world rank  2228

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Overview

Universidade Federal do Rio Grande (Federal Foundation University of Rio Grande) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the small city of Rio Grande, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. Founded in 1969, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande (FURG) is a coeducational institution officially recognized by the Ministério da Educação, Brazil. FURG provides courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees, including bachelor's 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 57-year-old Brazilian higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. FURG also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services, including a library, sports facilities, online courses and distance learning opportunities, and administrative services.

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Control

Universidade Federal do Rio Grande's Control Typepublic

Entity

Universidade Federal do Rio Grande's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Universidade Federal do Rio Grande' Size by Total Enrollmentmedium-sized

Selectivity

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

Identity

Name
Name (English) Federal Foundation University of Rio Grande
Name (Non Latin) n.a.
Acronym FURG
Founded 1969
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Location

Address Avenida Itália s/n - KM 8 - Carreiros
Rio Grande
96201-900 Rio Grande do Sul
Brazil
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Universidade Federal do Rio Grande Phone Number (53) 3233 6500
Universidade Federal do Rio Grande Fax Number (53) 3230 2248
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Federal Foundation University of Rio Grande's Recognition or Accreditation

Recognition and Accreditation

Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

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

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation


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

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



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

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Programs and Courses

Universidade Federal do Rio Grande Academic Programs/Courses

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Tuition Fees

Universidade Federal do Rio Grande Tuition Fees Range Matrix

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



Universidade Federal do Rio Grande: 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 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 website data and publicly available government education sources.

Admissions

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

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


Universidade Federal do Rio Grande's Admission Selection Admission Selection

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


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

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

Not reported


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

Size and Profile

Universidade Federal do Rio Grande Size and Profile


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

Universidade Federal do Rio Grande has a student enrollment ranging from 9,000 to 9,999, making it a medium-sized institution.


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

Universidade Federal do Rio Grande's academic staff ranges from 900 to 999 members.


Universidade Federal do Rio Grande's Control Type Control Type

Universidade Federal do Rio Grande 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's Entity Type Entity Type

Universidade Federal do Rio Grande 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's Campus Setting Campus Setting

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


Universidade Federal do Rio Grande's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

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

Not reported


Universidade Federal do Rio Grande is None Religious Affiliation

None.



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Facilities and Services

Universidade Federal do Rio Grande Facilities


Universidade Federal do Rio Grande's Library University Library

Yes Visit Universidade Federal do Rio Grande's Library


Universidade Federal do Rio Grande's Housing University Housing

Not reported


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

Yes


Universidade Federal do Rio Grande's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported

Universidade Federal do Rio Grande Services


Universidade Federal do Rio Grande's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Not reported


Universidade Federal do Rio Grande's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Not reported


Universidade Federal do Rio Grande's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Yes


Universidade Federal do Rio Grande's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported


Universidade Federal do Rio Grande's Career Services Career Services

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Academic Structure

Universidade Federal do Rio Grande Organisational Structure

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Memberships and Affiliations

Universidade Federal do Rio Grande Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Universidade Federal do Rio Grande'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 do Rio Grande public or private?

Universidade Federal do Rio Grande 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 profit or non-profit?

Universidade Federal do Rio Grande 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 in terms of enrollment?

Universidade Federal do Rio Grande has a student enrollment ranging from 9,000 to 9,999, making it a medium-sized institution.

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

Universidade Federal do Rio Grande's academic staff ranges from 900 to 999 members.

Is Universidade Federal do Rio Grande a coeducational institution?

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

What academic calendar does Universidade Federal do Rio Grande use?

Universidade Federal do Rio Grande 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 affiliated with?

None.

Does Universidade Federal do Rio Grande admit international students?

Not reported.

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

Universidade Federal do Rio Grande '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 FURG?

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 FURG located?

Universidade Federal do Rio Grande is located in Rio Grande, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. Address: Avenida Itália s/n - KM 8 - Carreiros.

Is Universidade Federal do Rio Grande FURG accredited and legally recognised?

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

Does Universidade Federal do Rio Grande offer financial aid?

Not reported

Does Universidade Federal do Rio Grande offer study abroad programs?

Not reported

Does Universidade Federal do Rio Grande have a university library?

Yes

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

Not reported

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

Yes

Does Universidade Federal do Rio Grande offer academic counseling?

Not reported

Does Universidade Federal do Rio Grande offer career services?

Not reported

Does Universidade Federal do Rio Grande offer distance learning?

Yes

Does Universidade Federal do Rio Grande have an institutional hospital?

Not reported

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