Federal University of Ceara: Statistics

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#718 of 14,131 In the World
#25 of 1,756 In Latin America
#16 of 198 In Brazil
#1 of 3 In Fortaleza
#77 of 3,576 For Horticulture
Top50% For 157 other topics
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Quick Review

Acceptance rate
10%
Type
Non-profit
Funding
Public-private
partnership
Highest Degree
Bachelor
Website
www.ufc.br
Languages
Portuguese

Acceptance rate & Admissions

Acceptance Rate10%
Admissions RequirementsSecondary school certificate or equivalent and entrance examination
Academic CalendarMarch to December (March - July; August-December)

We've calculated the 10% acceptance rate for Federal University of Ceara based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.

Research profile

Federal University of Ceara is a world-class research university with 60,079 scientific papers published and 657,076 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biology, Philosophy, Environmental Science, Medicine, Chemistry, Engineering, Physics, Biochemistry, and Computer Science.

Publications
60,079
Citations
657,076

Federal University of Ceara majors

by publication & citation count

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
30,663 / 202,662
Biology
28,326 / 488,233
Philosophy
22,106 / 90,933
Environmental Science
20,716 / 303,956
Medicine
20,647 / 317,003
Chemistry
19,742 / 393,061
Engineering
16,518 / 285,282
Physics
14,458 / 252,481
Biochemistry
11,925 / 264,660
Computer Science
11,668 / 165,169
Organic Chemistry
10,991 / 246,989
Genetics
10,930 / 211,468
Political Science
10,628 / 69,974
Geology
10,468 / 166,349
Ecology
9,701 / 165,692
Geography and Cartography
9,627 / 110,464
Quantum and Particle physics
9,290 / 169,221
Pathology
8,904 / 162,018
Psychology
8,183 / 122,033
Sociology
8,073 / 72,808
Materials Science
7,767 / 156,618
Paleontology
7,003 / 117,453
Mathematics
6,938 / 95,555
Botany
6,792 / 126,049
Law
5,954 / 61,107
Statistics
5,735 / 87,124
Immunology
4,717 / 95,197
History
4,628 / 52,304
Psychiatry
4,571 / 85,120
Surgery
4,250 / 61,717
Archaeology
4,220 / 50,436
Business
4,071 / 38,410
Agricultural Science
3,898 / 53,612
Horticulture
3,884 / 56,781
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
3,823 / 42,965
Optical Engineering
3,704 / 76,441
Economics
3,324 / 40,023
Metallurgical Engineering
3,228 / 64,156
Electrical Engineering
3,223 / 52,383
Nutrition and Food Science
3,129 / 72,453

Annual publication & citation counts

Year Publications Citations
1992 32 190
1993 64 172
1994 96 162
1995 87 231
1996 149 314
1997 205 395
1998 267 570
1999 270 750
2000 313 923
2001 321 1170
2002 468 1642
2003 482 2091
2004 591 2841
2005 757 3716
2006 933 4721
2007 1043 5975
2008 1085 7357
2009 1365 9110
2010 1561 11472
2011 1797 14555
2012 2217 17525
2013 2369 20814
2014 2704 23374
2015 2915 26166
2016 3272 27936
2017 3661 31504
2018 4064 37776
2019 3873 44023
2020 5025 58388
2021 4553 69563
2022 4247 72165
2023 4676 75886
2024 3567 71935
Academic rankings

Tuition

The tuition table for Federal University of Ceara gives an overview of costs but prices are approximate and subject to change and don't include accommodation, textbooks, or living expenses. The costs of programs might differ significantly for local and international students. The only source of truth for current numbers is the university's official website.

Program Tuition Cost (per semester)
Undergraduate (Brazilian students) Free
Undergraduate (international students) R$ 1,500
Graduate (Master's and PhD) R$ 2,000

Programs and Degrees

Bacharelado Agricultural Engineering, Agriculture, Analytical Chemistry, Architecture, Arts and Humanities, Biochemistry, Biology, Chemical Engineering, Computer Science, Cultural Studies, Dentistry, Economics, Education, Electrical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Fine Arts, Food Science, History, Hydraulic Engineering, Law, Literature, Marine Science and Oceanography, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Medicine, Natural Sciences, Nursing, Pharmacy, Philosophy, Physics, Psychology, Social Sciences, Soil Science, Structural Architecture, Technology, Town Planning, Transport Engineering
Licenciatura Biology, Mathematics, Philosophy, Physics, Social Sciences
Mestrado Agricultural Engineering, Agriculture, Agronomy, Animal Husbandry, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Development Studies, Ecology, Economics, Environmental Studies, Fishery, Food Science, Food Technology, Geography, Geology, Mathematics, Natural Resources, Physics, Political Sciences, Soil Science
Doutorado Biochemistry, Chemistry, Computer Science, Development Studies, Ecology, Economics, Environmental Studies, Food Science, Food Technology, Geography, Geology, Mathematics, Natural Resources, Physics, Soil Science

Federal University of Ceara alumni

  1. Ciro Gomes

    Ciro Gomes
    Born in
    Brazil Flag Brazil
    Years
    1957-.. (age 68)
    Occupations
    professorpoliticianlawyer
    Biography

    Ciro Ferreira Gomes GOMM, known mononymously as Ciro, is a Brazilian politician, lawyer, and academic. Ciro is currently affiliated with and vice-president of the Democratic Labour Party (PDT).

  2. Renato Aragão

    Renato Aragão
    Born in
    Brazil Flag Brazil
    Years
    1935-.. (age 90)
    Occupations
    actorsingerscreenwriterlawyertelevision actor
    Biography

    Antônio Renato Aragão, nicknamed Didi, is a Brazilian comedian actor, producer, filmmaker, TV presenter, singer, writer and lawyer. He is best known as Didi, because of his leading role in the television series Os Trapalhões.

  3. Camilo Santana

    Camilo Santana
    Born in
    Brazil Flag Brazil
    Years
    1968-.. (age 57)
    Occupations
    agricultural engineerpoliticianteacher
    Biography

    Camilo Sobreira de Santana is a Brazilian agricultural engineer and politician, affiliated to the Workers' Party (PT). He has a bachelor's degree in agricultural engineering from the Federal University of Ceará and a master's degree in Development and Environment from the same university. As an undergraduate, he held the director function UFC Students of Central Directory. He was Secretary of Agrarian Development of the State of Ceará in the government of Cid Gomes, from 1 February 2007 to 31 December 2010, as well as Secretary of Cities in the same government.

  4. Falcão

    Falcão
    Born in
    Brazil Flag Brazil
    Years
    1957-.. (age 68)
    Occupations
    showmansongwritertelevision presenteractorarchitect
    Biography

    Marcondes Falcão Maia, better known by his stage name Falcão, is a singer-songwriter, actor, television presenter, and humorist. Recording on brega and comedy rock genres, Falcão has already released nine studio albums, and popular songs "I'm Not Dog No", "Black People Car", "Holiday Foi Muito", "Homem é Homem" and "I Love You Tonight."

All 21 notable alumni

Federal University of Ceara faculties and divisions

Centre : Science Analytical Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, Computer Science, Mathematics, Natural Sciences, Physics
Centre : Agrarian Sciences Agricultural Engineering, Agriculture, Food Science, Soil Science
Centre : Humanities Arts and Humanities, Computer Science, History, Literature, Philosophy, Psychology, Social Sciences
Centre : Technology Architecture, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Hydraulic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Structural Architecture, Technology, Town Planning, Transport Engineering
Faculty : Economics Economics
Faculty : Education Education
Faculty : Law Law
Faculty : Medicine Medicine
Faculty : Pharmacy, Dentistry and Nursing Dentistry, Nursing, Pharmacy
Institute : Culture and Art Cultural Studies, Fine Arts
Institute : Marine Sciences Marine Science and Oceanography

General information

Alternative names UFC
Federal University of Ceará
Universidade Federal do Ceará
Founded 1954
Accreditation Ministry of Education
Motto Virtvs Unita Fortior
Virtue is stronger when united

Location and contacts

Address Avenida da Universidade 2853, Benfica
Fortaleza, Ceará, 60020181
Brazil
City population 2,429,000

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