Established in 1927, the Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais (Federal University of Minas Gerais) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Belo Horizonte (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Minas Gerais. This institution also has branch campuses in Montes Claros, Tiradentes and Diamantina. Officially recognized by the Ministério da Educação, Brazil (Ministry of Education of Brazil), Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais (UFMG) is a very large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 40,000-44,999 students) coeducational Brazilian higher education institution. Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais (UFMG) 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. This 96-year-old Brazilian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The acceptance rate range is 0-9% making this Brazilian higher education organization an extremely selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. UFMG also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.
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very large-sized
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extremely selective
Name (English) | Federal University of Minas Gerais |
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Name | Federal University of Minas Gerais |
Colours | White and red |
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Address | Avenida Presidente Antônio Carlos 6627 - Pampulha Belo Horizonte 31270-901 Minas Gerais Brazil |
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+55 (31) 3409 5000 | |
+55 (31) 3409 4188 | |
Other locations | Montes Claros, Tiradentes and Diamantina |
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The following Federal University of Minas Gerais's Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix 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 Federal University of Minas Gerais's academic range and degree level offering.
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0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro) |
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0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro) |
0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro) |
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Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our "Introduction to University Admissions" article to learn more.
uniRank publishes below some basic Federal University of Minas Gerais's admission information.
This institution admits Men and Women (coed).
Has Federal University of Minas Gerais a selective admission policy? Yes, based on entrance examinations.
Federal University of Minas Gerais's acceptance rate range is 0-9% making this institution an extremely selective higher education institution.
International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.
Federal University of Minas Gerais has more than 400 international students.Tip: search for Federal University of Minas Gerais's admission policy with the uniRank Search Engine
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uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for Federal University of Minas Gerais.
Federal University of Minas Gerais has an enrollment range of 40,000-44,999 students making it a very large-sized institution.
This institution has a range of 3,000-3,499 academic employees (Faculty).
Federal University of Minas Gerais is a public higher education institution.
Federal University of Minas Gerais is a non-profit higher education institution.
This institution's main campus is located in a Urban setting.
This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.
Federal University of Minas Gerais does not have any religious affiliation.
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uniRank provides below an overview of Federal University of Minas Gerais's main facilities:
This institution has a physical Library.
This institution provides housing services such as on-campus residences or dormitories.
This institution features sporting facilities and organizes sports activities for its students.
uniRank provides below an overview of Federal University of Minas Gerais's main services:
This institution offers one or more of the following financial aid for eligible students: scholarships, grants, loans, tuition waivers, emergency financial aid etc.
This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.
This institution provides a distance learning mode for certain programs or courses.
This institution offers students academic guidance and support to assist them in their academic pursuits.
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Federal University of Minas Gerais is legally recognized and/or accredited by: Ministério da Educação, Brazil
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Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of disciplines and fields of study a University focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer academic divisions and a simplified organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.
uniRank shows a diagram of the first-level academic divisions of the Federal University of Minas Gerais 's organizational structure; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.
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