University Overview
Founded in 2018, Universidade Franciscana (Franciscan University) is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the medium city of Santa Maria (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Rio Grande do Sul. Officially recognized by the Ministério da Educação, Brazil (Ministry of Education of Brazil), Universidade Franciscana (UFN) is a coeducational Brazilian higher education institution officially affiliated with the Christian-Catholic religion. Universidade Franciscana (UFN) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees and master's degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 7-year-old Brazilian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. UFN also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.
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| Name | Universidade Franciscana |
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| Name (English) | Franciscan University |
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| Acronym | UFN |
| Founded | 2018 Origins date back to 1955 |
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| Address | Rua dos Andradas, 1614, Centro Santa Maria 97010-032 Rio Grande do Sul Brazil |
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