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Universidade Federal Fluminense

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Overview

Universidade Federal Fluminense (Fluminense Federal University) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the medium city of Niterói, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. This institution also has branch campuses in Oriximiná, Rio das Ostras, Itaperuna, Macaé, Volta Redonda, Arraial do Cabo, Cabo Frio, Miracema, São João de Meriti, Angra dos Reis, Bom Jesus de Itabapoana, Campos dos Goytacazes, Quissamã, Volta Redonda and Pinheral. Founded in 1960, Universidade Federal Fluminense (UFF) is a coeducational institution and is officially recognized by the Ministério da Educação, Brazil. UFF 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 65-year-old Brazilian higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The institution reports an acceptance rate of 20-29%. It is considered a very selective. International students are welcome to apply. UFF also provides students with 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 Fluminense's Control Typepublic

Entity

Universidade Federal Fluminense's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Universidade Federal Fluminense' Size by Total Enrollmentvery large-sized

Selectivity

Universidade Federal Fluminense's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratevery selective

Identity

Name
Name (English) Fluminense Federal University
Name (Non Latin) n.a.
Acronym UFF
Founded 1960
Motto Discere, docere, seminare
Learn, teach, sow
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Location

Address Rua Miguel de Frias, 9 - Icaraí
Niterói
24220-008 Rio de Janeiro
Brazil
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Universidade Federal Fluminense Phone Number (21) 2629 5000
Universidade Federal Fluminense Fax Number (21) 2629 5207
Other locations Oriximiná, Rio das Ostras, Itaperuna, Macaé, Volta Redonda, Arraial do Cabo, Cabo Frio, Miracema, São João de Meriti, Angra dos Reis, Bom Jesus de Itabapoana, Campos dos Goytacazes, Quissamã, Volta Redonda and Pinheral

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Fluminense Federal University's Recognition or Accreditation

Recognition and Accreditation

Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Universidade Federal Fluminense 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 Fluminense 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 Fluminense Fields of Study and Degree Levels

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



Universidade Federal Fluminense: 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 Fluminense Academic Programs/Courses

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Tuition Fees

Universidade Federal Fluminense Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of Universidade Federal Fluminense 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 Fluminense.



Universidade Federal Fluminense: 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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Admissions

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Universidade Federal Fluminense's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

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


Universidade Federal Fluminense's Admission Selection Admission Selection

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


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Universidade Federal Fluminense's acceptance rate ranges from 20 to 29%, making it a very selective higher education institution.


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 Fluminense's International Students Admission International Students

Yes


Universidade Federal Fluminense's Admission Office Admission Office

Rua Miguel de Frias, 9
Niterói 24220-900



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Size and Profile

Universidade Federal Fluminense Size and Profile


Universidade Federal Fluminense's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Universidade Federal Fluminense has a student enrollment of more than 50,000 students, making it a very large-sized institution.


Universidade Federal Fluminense's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

Universidade Federal Fluminense's academic staff ranges from 3,000 to 3,499 members.


Universidade Federal Fluminense's Control Type Control Type

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


Universidade Federal Fluminense's Entity Type Entity Type

Universidade Federal Fluminense 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 Fluminense's Campus Setting Campus Setting

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


Universidade Federal Fluminense's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

Universidade Federal Fluminense 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 Fluminense's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

Not reported


Universidade Federal Fluminense is None Religious Affiliation

None.



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Facilities and Services

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Universidade Federal Fluminense's Library University Library

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Universidade Federal Fluminense's Housing University Housing

Not reported


Universidade Federal Fluminense's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Yes


Universidade Federal Fluminense's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported

Universidade Federal Fluminense Services


Universidade Federal Fluminense's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Not reported


Universidade Federal Fluminense's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


Universidade Federal Fluminense's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Yes


Universidade Federal Fluminense's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported


Universidade Federal Fluminense's Career Services Career Services

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Academic Structure

Universidade Federal Fluminense Organisational Structure

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Memberships and Affiliations

Universidade Federal Fluminense Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Universidade Federal Fluminense'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 Fluminense public or private?

Universidade Federal Fluminense 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 Fluminense profit or non-profit?

Universidade Federal Fluminense 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 Fluminense in terms of enrollment?

Universidade Federal Fluminense has a student enrollment of more than 50,000 students, making it a very large-sized institution.

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

Universidade Federal Fluminense's academic staff ranges from 3,000 to 3,499 members.

Is Universidade Federal Fluminense a coeducational institution?

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

What academic calendar does Universidade Federal Fluminense use?

Universidade Federal Fluminense 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 Fluminense affiliated with?

None.

Does Universidade Federal Fluminense admit international students?

Yes.

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

Universidade Federal Fluminense's acceptance rate ranges from 20 to 29%, making it a very selective higher education institution. This university has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations for prospective students.

How much does it cost to attend Universidade Federal Fluminense UFF?

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 Fluminense UFF located?

Universidade Federal Fluminense is located in Niterói, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Address: Rua Miguel de Frias, 9 - Icaraí.

Is Universidade Federal Fluminense UFF accredited and legally recognised?

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

Does Universidade Federal Fluminense offer financial aid?

Not reported

Does Universidade Federal Fluminense offer study abroad programs?

Yes

Does Universidade Federal Fluminense have a university library?

Yes

Does Universidade Federal Fluminense provide student housing and accommodation?

Not reported

Does Universidade Federal Fluminense have sports facilities or activities?

Yes

Does Universidade Federal Fluminense offer academic counseling?

Not reported

Does Universidade Federal Fluminense offer career services?

Not reported

Does Universidade Federal Fluminense offer distance learning?

Yes

Does Universidade Federal Fluminense have an institutional hospital?

Not reported

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