Federal University of Ceara: Statistics

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#692 of 14,131 In the World
#25 of 1,756 In Latin America
#15 of 198 In Brazil
#1 of 3 In Fortaleza
#81 of 3,615 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 61,778 scientific papers published and 708,768 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biology, Philosophy, Medicine, Environmental Science, Chemistry, Engineering, Physics, Biochemistry, and Computer Science.

Publications
61,778
Citations
708,768

Federal University of Ceara majors

by publication & citation count

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
31,273 / 221,944
Biology
29,278 / 527,445
Philosophy
22,394 / 99,318
Medicine
21,437 / 341,246
Environmental Science
21,301 / 329,787
Chemistry
20,426 / 423,856
Engineering
17,058 / 308,896
Physics
14,936 / 272,271
Biochemistry
12,354 / 285,803
Computer Science
12,055 / 179,237
Genetics
11,319 / 227,567
Organic Chemistry
11,310 / 265,715
Political Science
10,908 / 77,225
Geology
10,796 / 181,593
Ecology
10,005 / 180,509
Geography and Cartography
9,860 / 120,661
Quantum and Particle physics
9,528 / 181,463
Pathology
9,314 / 175,587
Psychology
8,514 / 132,061
Sociology
8,228 / 78,632
Materials Science
8,010 / 169,293
Paleontology
7,230 / 127,765
Mathematics
7,118 / 102,921
Botany
6,975 / 135,350
Law
6,153 / 67,696
Statistics
5,877 / 93,702
Immunology
4,882 / 102,240
Psychiatry
4,761 / 92,078
History
4,724 / 57,131
Surgery
4,449 / 66,867
Archaeology
4,315 / 55,141
Business
4,176 / 41,810
Agricultural Science
3,989 / 58,168
Horticulture
3,942 / 60,379
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
3,921 / 46,504
Optical Engineering
3,792 / 82,069
Economics
3,423 / 43,137
Metallurgical Engineering
3,321 / 69,568
Electrical Engineering
3,299 / 56,041
Nutrition and Food Science
3,216 / 78,214

Annual publication & citation counts

Year Publications Citations
1993 63 172
1994 96 162
1995 84 231
1996 148 314
1997 205 395
1998 267 570
1999 270 750
2000 313 923
2001 321 1171
2002 468 1643
2003 481 2092
2004 591 2841
2005 756 3717
2006 932 4721
2007 1043 5974
2008 1084 7358
2009 1367 9118
2010 1561 11468
2011 1798 14563
2012 2220 17531
2013 2370 20819
2014 2709 23383
2015 2919 26184
2016 3276 27964
2017 3665 31553
2018 4072 37826
2019 3882 44096
2020 5026 58454
2021 4564 69649
2022 4251 72293
2023 4681 76082
2024 3624 72856
2025 2098 65147
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 69)
    Occupations
    lawyerprofessorpolitician
    Biography

    Ciro Ferreira Gomes GOMM, known mononymously as Ciro, is a Brazilian politician, lawyer, and academic. Ciro is currently affiliated with the Brazilian Social Democracy Party (PSDB).

  2. Renato Aragão

    Renato Aragão
    Born in
    Brazil Flag Brazil
    Years
    1935-.. (age 91)
    Occupations
    singerscreenwriterlawyertelevision actoractor
    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 58)
    Occupations
    teacheragricultural engineerpolitician
    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 69)
    Occupations
    television presenteractorarchitecthumoristcomposer
    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 22 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 2,578,000

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