Founded in 1960, the Universidade Federal de Santa Maria (Federal University of Santa Maria) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of 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 Federal de Santa Maria (UFSM) is a large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 25,000-29,999 students) coeducational Brazilian higher education institution. Universidade Federal de Santa Maria (UFSM) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), 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 63-year-old Brazilian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UFSM 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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Name (English) | Federal University of Santa Maria |
Acronym | UFSM |
Founded | 1960 |
Motto | Sedes Sapientiæ Seat of Wisdom |
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Address | Avenida Roraima 1000 - Cidade Universitária Prof. José Mariano da Rocha Filho - Camobi Santa Maria 97105-900 Rio Grande do Sul Brazil |
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+55 (55) 3220 8774 |
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+55 (55) 3220 8001 |
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The following Universidade Federal de Santa Maria'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 Universidade Federal de Santa Maria's academic range and degree level offering.
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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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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 Universidade Federal de Santa Maria's admission information.
This institution admits Men and Women (coed).
Has Universidade Federal de Santa Maria a selective admission policy? Yes, based on entrance examinations.
Universidade Federal de Santa Maria's acceptance rate range is not reported.
International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.
Federal University of Santa Maria has more than 200 international students.Tip: search for Universidade Federal de Santa Maria's admission policy with the uniRank Search Engine
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uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for Universidade Federal de Santa Maria.
Universidade Federal de Santa Maria has an enrollment range of 25,000-29,999 students making it a large-sized institution.
This institution has a range of 1,500-1,999 academic employees (Faculty).
Universidade Federal de Santa Maria is a public higher education institution.
Universidade Federal de Santa Maria 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.
Universidade Federal de Santa Maria does not have any religious affiliation.
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uniRank provides below an overview of Universidade Federal de Santa Maria'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 Universidade Federal de Santa Maria'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.
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Universidade Federal de Santa Maria is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Ministério da Educação, Brazil
Year of first Recognition or Accreditation
1960
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This higher education institution is not a member of the Open Education Global (OEGlobal) organization that is developing, implementing and supporting free open education and free online courses. View a list of Open Education Global members by country.
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