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Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte

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Overview

Founded in 1958, the Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte (Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Natal (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Rio Grande do Norte. This institution also has branch campuses in Macaíba, Currais Novos, Santa Cruz and Caicó. Officially recognized by the Ministério da Educação, Brazil (Ministry of Education of Brazil), Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte (UFRN) is a very large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 40,000-44,999 students) coeducational Brazilian higher education institution. Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte (UFRN) 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 65-year-old Brazilian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The acceptance rate range is 10-19% making this Brazilian higher education organization an extremely selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UFRN also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte's Control Typepublic

Entity

Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte' Size by Total Enrollmentvery large-sized

Selectivity

Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte's Selectivity by Acceptance Rateextremely selective

University Identity

Name
Name (English) Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte
Acronym UFRN
Founded 1958 Founded on June 25, 1958, as the University of Rio Grande do Norte by a state law, it was later federalized on December 18, 1960.
Motto Accipitut det
Receive to give
Colours Green and gold
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University Location

Address Avenida Senador Salgado Filho 3000 - Campus Universitário - Lagoa Nova
Natal
59072-970 Rio Grande do Norte
Brazil
Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte Phone Number +55 (84) 3215 3119
Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte Fax Number +55 (84) 3215 3131
Other locations Macaíba, Currais Novos, Santa Cruz and Caicó

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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between comprehensive/generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.


Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte'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 do Rio Grande do Norte's academic range and degree level offering.



Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix
PreBach
degrees		 Bachelor
degrees		 Master
degrees		 Doctoral
degrees

 
 
 
 
A&H
L&C
B&S
M&H
S&T
Eng

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Programs and Courses

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees refers to the amount of money that a student is charged by a University for one academic year of full-time study. Read our guide article about tuition fees and financial aid options to learn more.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte's Tuition Fees Range Matrix is divided into 2 types of students, local and international students, and 2 degree levels, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, and aims to help students to have an approximate idea of the yearly tuition range they might expect to pay at Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte.

Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte: 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

Introduction

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.


Admission Information

uniRank publishes below some basic Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte's admission information.

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

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Has Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte a selective admission policy? Yes, based on entrance examinations.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte's acceptance rate range is 10-19% making this institution an extremely selective higher education institution.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte (UFRN) currently requires the following for admission:

  • Completion of Ensino Médio (High School)
  • Participation in the ENEM (Exame Nacional do Ensino Médio)
  • Application through SISU (Sistema de Seleção Unificada)


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

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.

Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte (UFRN) provides the following information for international students:

  • Student Mobility

    • Student mobility for international students can occur in two specific cases:

    1. When there is an existing partnership between UFRN and the student's home university.
    2. When it is necessary to establish a partnership between the student's home university and UFRN.
  • Undergraduate Students from Foreign Countries under Existing Agreements

    • For students coming from foreign countries under existing agreements, the mobility request must be submitted in writing by the student's home institution to UFRN's International Relations Office (SRI). The request should include the following documents:

    1. Foreign Student Application Form
    2. Student's Academic Transcript
    3. Letter explaining the choice of the host institution
    4. Institution's Letter of Recommendation
    5. Copy of the Passport

    UFRN recognizes the responsible department or, in its absence, the coordinator of the student's program at the home institution as the intermediary for this request.

    Upon arrival at UFRN, students must visit the International Relations Office with the required documents, including the original and a copy of their Student Visa issued by the Brazilian Consulate and the original and a copy of International Health Insurance.

    SRI initiates the request process, includes a report citing the agreement, and forwards the process to the course coordinator or department head for evaluation, even if acceptance is already agreed upon.

    If negotiation of the work plan is necessary, SRI can facilitate this process.

    After approval or rejection, the process must be sent back to SRI, along with the agreed-upon work plan or agreement on the original plan. The coordinator needs to sign the form on its final page.

    When the process returns from the course coordination or department head with approval, SRI is responsible for:

    • Forwarding the process for signing by the Dean of Undergraduate Studies and Science to the academic records department of PROGRAD.
    • Creating and negotiating a specific Addendum Agreement with the partner institution for the student.
    • Sending the Addendum Agreement to the Rector for signature.
    • Creating an acceptance letter to be signed by SRI and PROGRAD.
    • Returning the documentation to the partner institution, along with the acceptance letter attached.

    The Acceptance Letter serves as a legal instrument for obtaining a student visa from Brazilian diplomatic authorities in the student's home country. It must be signed on letterhead, with official stamps and registration numbers of the signatories.

    If it's the first exchange with the partner institution, negotiation of the Addendum Agreement terms will be conducted by SRI concurrently with the work plan negotiation.

  • Undergraduate Students from Foreign Countries without Existing Agreements

    • For undergraduate students from foreign countries without existing agreements with UFRN, the International Relations Office (SRI) initiates the following process:

    • Proposes the signing of a general agreement with the home institution.
    • Initiates the request process and forwards it to the course coordinator or department head for evaluation.

    The subsequent steps are similar to Case 01, with the addition of:

    • Negotiation of the general agreement and the addendum agreement, or
    • Negotiation of the specific agreement if this option is chosen.

Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte's Admission Office Admission Office

Campus Universitário, BR101-Lagoa Nova
Natal 59072-970
(84) 3215 3224


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Notice: admission policy and acceptance rate may vary by areas of study, degree level, student nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte's Admission Office for detailed information on their admission selection policy and acceptance rate; the above information may not be complete or up-to-date.

Size and Profile

Introduction

University size and profile can be important factors to consider when choosing a university. Here are some potential reasons why University size and profile can affect students when choosing a university.


Size and Profile

uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte.

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

Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte has an enrollment range of 40,000-44,999 students making it a very large-sized institution.


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

This institution has a range of 4,500-4,999 academic employees (Faculty).


Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte's Control Type Control Type

Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte is a public higher education institution.


Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte's Entity Type Entity Type

Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte is a non-profit higher education institution.


Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a Urban setting.


Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.


Religious Affiliation

Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte does not have any religious affiliation.


Facilities and Services

Introduction

What are the most common University facilities and services? Read our two guide articles about University Facilities and University Services to learn more.


University Facilities

uniRank provides below an overview of Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte's main facilities:


Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library. Visit Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte's Library

Currently, the Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte offers the following University library information:

  • Book collection: 185,000+
  • UFRN Periodicals Portal: 12,000+
  • Theses and dissertations: 18,000+
  • Indexed documents: 282,000+

The library's website can be accessed at: https://acervo.ufrn.br/


Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte's Housing University Housing

Not reported

Presently, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte offers the following housing facilities:

  • Residências (Residences): These are temporary accommodations in properties managed by UFRN. Their vacancies are reserved for students in socio-economic vulnerability.

HOW TO APPLY:

In the selection process for the Bolsa Residência (Residence Scholarship) - refer to page 23. Additionally, carefully review the "Bolsas e Auxílios" (Scholarships and Aid) section for detailed documentation requirements.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

CAPAP - Bolsas (CAPAP - Scholarships): The Coordenadoria de Apoio Pedagógico e Ações de Permanência (Coordination of Pedagogical Support and Student Support Actions) is responsible for the operationalization of Student Assistance services at UFRN.

CGRU (Coordenadoria de Gestão das Residências Universitárias - Coordination of University Residences Management): This department is responsible for planning, organizing, executing, and supervising the technical and operational services of university residences under the PROAE. This includes assessing the physical facilities of university residences and proposing improvements and maintenance, establishing educational initiatives for resident students to preserve and maintain common spaces, providing suitable furniture for university residences, organizing visits by coordination teams to central campus and other campus university residences, planning the annual budget for the maintenance of university residences, and initiating actions with the Infrastructure Superintendence to enhance the physical facilities of university residences and recreational areas for residents.


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

This institution features sporting facilities and organizes sports activities for its students.

Currently, the Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte offers the following sport activities:

  • Swimming
  • Swimming for beginners
  • Jiu-Jitsu
  • Weightlifting
  • Indoor volleyball
  • Beach volleyball
  • Chess
  • Badminton
  • Kung Fu
  • Forró (a Brazilian dance)
  • Karate
  • Aikido

For more information about these sport activities, please visit: https://esporteufrn.wixsite.com/coespeufrn


Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

This institution has an institutional hospital that is owned and operated by the university. Institutional hospitals are typically affiliated with medical schools and provide a range of medical services to patients, while also serving as a teaching hospital for medical students and residents.


University Services

uniRank provides below an overview of Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte's main services:


Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte's Financial Aid Financial Aid

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Presently, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte offers various financial aid programs:

  • Auxílio Transporte: This program aims to assist economically disadvantaged students enrolled in on-site undergraduate courses at UFRN who require financial support for transportation expenses to participate in their academic activities. It can be combined with other forms of financial aid and student assistance grants.
  • Auxílio Residência: This program provides housing by offering a spot in one of the University Residences to students whose families do not reside in the city where they are pursuing their studies. Alternatively, Auxílio Moradia provides a cash payment of R$ 250 to those who do not secure a spot in the University Residences.
  • Auxílio Creche: Targeted at students in need of childcare services or caretakers for children aged zero to under six years who are legally under their guardianship. The monthly allowance is R$ 200, provided as a cash payment. Students with two or more children may receive up to two allowances, with the second one granted after all eligible candidates have been accommodated.
  • Bolsa Atleta: This program supports students who actively engage in regular sports training at UFRN, participate in university sports selections, and do not receive similar types of scholarships. Students must commit to a minimum of eight hours of weekly training at the University and sign commitment agreements. Under this scholarship, students receive a monthly stipend of R$ 400.

Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte's Study Abroad Study Abroad

This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.

Presently, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte has active study abroad agreements with the following countries:

  • Canada - 4
  • Cuba - 2
  • United States - 12
  • Argentina - 7
  • Bolivia - 2
  • Brazil - 17
  • Chile - 2
  • Colombia - 4
  • Burkina Faso - 1
  • Germany - 6
  • Belgium - 1
  • Spain - 16
  • Estonia - 1
  • France - 21
  • England - 1
  • Italy - 4
  • Ireland - 1
  • Saudi Arabia - 1
  • China - 3
  • India - 2
  • Mexico - 3
  • Peru - 3
  • Mozambique - 4
  • Norway - 1
  • Portugal - 22
  • Sweden - 2
  • Switzerland - 2
  • Japan - 1

Total Agreements: 146

Duration of six months

For more information, visit: http://sri.ufrn.br/mobilidade_out.php?a=mo_mobilidade

Details on individual agreements can be found here: http://sri.ufrn.br/acordos.php?a=ac_acordos

Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte's Distance Learning Distance Learning

This institution provides a distance learning mode for certain programs or courses.

Presently, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte offers the following distance learning programs:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Public Administration: This program aims to provide professionals with the appropriate training to intervene in the social, political, and economic reality and contribute to the improvement of the management of activities carried out by the Brazilian State at the federal, state, and municipal levels.
  • Bachelor's Degree in Biological Sciences: The primary objective of this program is to promote the training of teachers in Sciences and Biology through a solid theoretical foundation, providing the necessary knowledge for competent action.
  • Bachelor's Degree in Physical Education: This program is designed to train and qualify professionals for teaching Physical Education in the basic education, particularly in the public school system of the State of Rio Grande do Norte. The implementation of the Physical Education program is part of the strategic plan of Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte.
  • Bachelor's Degree in Physics: The aim of this program is to contribute to the training of teachers for basic education, with an emphasis on the last grades of elementary school and high school. Graduates of this program should provide students with an understanding of the social role of educators and the significance of education in Physics.
  • Bachelor's Degree in Geography: This program aims to collaborate in the qualification of teachers in the public education system who are working without formal training in the field of Geography.
  • Bachelor's Degree in History: The purpose of this program is to prepare students for the role of historians and also for teaching at the elementary and high school levels, as well as addressing specific demands within the field of History.
  • Bachelor's Degree in Languages: This program aims to train professionals capable of acquiring and developing the competencies and skills necessary to work with linguistic and literary studies.
  • Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics: This program aims to prepare teachers to work in basic education, with a focus on the last grades of elementary school and high school.
  • Bachelor's Degree in Pedagogy: The general objective of this program is to qualify teachers through higher education for teaching in early childhood education and the initial years of elementary education, as well as for coordination and pedagogical advisory activities in schools, educational system institutions, and educational projects in non-school spaces.
  • Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry: This program aims to prepare teachers for basic education, with an emphasis on the last grades of elementary school and high school. Students receive adequate preparation for the pedagogical application of knowledge and experiences in Chemistry and related areas in their professional work as educators in elementary and high school levels.

Postgraduate Programs

  • Specialization in Education, Poverty, and Social Inequality
  • Master's in Professional Education

Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

This institution offers students academic guidance and support to assist them in their academic pursuits.

Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


Notice: please contact or visit the university website for detailed information on Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte's facilities and services; the information above is indicative only and may not be complete or up-to-date.

Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

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Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

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

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1958


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

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Memberships and Affiliations

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Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte'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)

Academic Structure

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of fields of study and disciplines 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.


Academic Structure

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Social Media

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