Federal University of Maranhao: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1553 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #79 of 1,756 | In Latin America |
| #43 of 198 | In Brazil |
| #1 of 3 | In Sao Luis |
| #284 of 2,534 | For Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN) |
| Top50% | For 88 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 10%
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Bachelor
- Website
- portais.ufma.br
- Languages
- Portuguese
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 10% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | Secondary school certificate and entrance examination |
| Academic Calendar | March to December (March - June; August-December) |
We've calculated the 10% acceptance rate for Federal University of Maranhao 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 Maranhao is a world-class research university with 20,278 scientific papers published and 146,229 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Philosophy, Biology, Medicine, Environmental Science, Chemistry, Engineering, Physics, Political Science, and Geography and Cartography.
Federal University of Maranhao majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 6 | 16 |
| 1994 | 11 | 28 |
| 1995 | 23 | 32 |
| 1996 | 24 | 51 |
| 1997 | 23 | 49 |
| 1998 | 36 | 73 |
| 1999 | 44 | 116 |
| 2000 | 38 | 128 |
| 2001 | 44 | 161 |
| 2002 | 81 | 207 |
| 2003 | 99 | 249 |
| 2004 | 109 | 400 |
| 2005 | 139 | 495 |
| 2006 | 197 | 679 |
| 2007 | 187 | 898 |
| 2008 | 185 | 1131 |
| 2009 | 242 | 1345 |
| 2010 | 369 | 1733 |
| 2011 | 465 | 2211 |
| 2012 | 602 | 2792 |
| 2013 | 582 | 3309 |
| 2014 | 738 | 3658 |
| 2015 | 841 | 4123 |
| 2016 | 1075 | 4900 |
| 2017 | 1237 | 5597 |
| 2018 | 1231 | 6909 |
| 2019 | 1398 | 8253 |
| 2020 | 1998 | 12231 |
| 2021 | 1889 | 15179 |
| 2022 | 1866 | 16252 |
| 2023 | 2024 | 19025 |
| 2024 | 1655 | 18903 |
| 2025 | 832 | 16568 |
Tuition
The tuition table for Federal University of Maranhao 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 | Annual Tuition (BRL) |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 1,000 |
| Graduate (Master's) | 2,000 |
| Graduate (Doctorate) | 3,000 |
Programs and Degrees
| Bacharelado | Accountancy, Agricultural Engineering, Agronomy, Animal Husbandry, Arts and Humanities, Biological and Life Sciences, Communication Studies, Dentistry, Economics, Electrical Engineering, History, Industrial Chemistry, Industrial Design, Law, Library Science, Marine Science and Oceanography, Mathematics, Medicine, Natural Sciences, Nursing, Nutrition, Pharmacology, Pharmacy, Philosophy, Physical Education, Social Work |
|---|---|
| Licenciatura | Arts and Humanities, Chemistry, Computer Science, Design, Education, English, Fine Arts, French, History, Mathematics, Physical Education, Physics, Spanish |
Notable alumni
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José Sarney
- Occupations
- poetlawyerwriternovelistpolitician
- Biography
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José Sarney de Araújo Costa is a Brazilian politician, lawyer, and writer who served as the 31st president of Brazil from 1985 to 1990. He briefly served as the 20th vice president of Brazil for a month between March and April 1985.
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Flávio Dino
- Occupations
- teacherlawyerpolitician
- Biography
-
Flávio Dino de Castro e Costa is a Brazilian attorney, Supreme Court Justice, politician and professor. A former federal judge, Dino was elected to the Chamber of Deputies in 2006 under the Communist Party banner, serving a four-year term until 2011, representing the state of Maranhão. He was elected as the governor of Maranhão after running in the 2014 election. He became the governor of Maranhão on 1 January 2015. He was reelected in 2018. In 2021, Dino left the Communist Party to join the Socialist Party, and was appointed Minister of Justice by President Lula.
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Eliziane Gama
- Occupations
- journalistpolitician
- Biography
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Eliziane Pereira Gama Melo is a Brazilian journalist and politician. She was state deputy in the Legislative Assembly of Maranhão from 2007 to 2015 and federal deputy from 2015 to 2019. Since 2019, Gama has served as a Senator for the state of Maranhão.
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Eduardo Braide
- Occupations
- politicianadvocate
- Biography
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Eduardo Salim Braide is a Brazilian lawyer and politician. He was president of Caema (2005–2006) and secretary of Participatory Budgeting (2009–2010). Braide is the mayor of São Luís.
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Jackson Lago
- Occupations
- politicianphysician
- Biography
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Jackson Kepler Lago was a Brazilian physician, politician and teacher. He served as governor of Maranhão from January 1, 2007, to April 16, 2009, when the Brazilian Supreme Electoral Court provided his term. Before being elected governor of Maranhão, Lago was the mayor of São Luís on two occasions (1989–1992 and 1997–2002).
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Domingos Dutra
- Occupations
- lawyerpolitician
- Biography
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Domingos Francisco Dutra Filho is a Brazilian politician. He was state deputy (1991–1995, 2003–2007), vice-mayor (1997–2000) and federal deputy (1995–2003, 2007–2015). Dutra is a mayor of Paço do Lumiar since 2017.
Federal University of Maranhao faculties and divisions
| Campus : Bacabal | Arts and Humanities, Education, Natural Sciences, Philosophy, Portuguese, Sociology |
|---|---|
| Campus : Chapadinha | Agricultural Engineering, Agronomy, Animal Husbandry, Biological and Life Sciences, Environmental Studies |
| Campus : Codó | Biology, Natural Sciences, Pedagogy |
| Campus : Grajaú | Arts and Humanities, Chemistry, Geography, Natural Sciences |
| Campus : Imperatriz | Accountancy, Biological and Life Sciences, Food Technology, Medicine, Natural Sciences, Nursing |
| Centre : Agricultural and Environmental Sciences | Agricultural Engineering, Agriculture, Animal Husbandry, Biological and Life Sciences, Environmental Studies |
| Centre : Biological and Health Sciences | Biological and Life Sciences, Dentistry, Health Sciences, Marine Science and Oceanography, Medicine, Nursing, Nutrition, Pharmacy, Physical Education |
| Centre : Exact Sciences and Technology | Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Industrial Chemistry, Industrial Design, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Sanitary Engineering, Technology |
| Centre : Human Sciences | African Studies, Art Education, English, Fine Arts, French, Geography, History, Literature, Music, Philosophy, Psychology, Social Sciences, Spanish, Special Education, Visual Arts |
| Centre : Human, Natural, Health and Technology Sciences | Arts and Humanities, History, Medicine, Natural Sciences, Nursing, Philosophy, Physical Education |
| Centre : Science, Education and Language Center | Education, English, French, Spanish |
| Centre : Social Sciences | Accountancy, Administration, Economics, Hotel Management, Journalism, Law, Library Science, Pedagogy, Public Relations, Radio and Television Broadcasting, Real Estate, Social and Community Services, Social Sciences, Tourism |
| Centre : Social Sciences, Health and Technology – Bom Jesus Unit | Engineering, Health Sciences, Social Sciences |
| Centre : Social Sciences, Health and Technology – Center Unit | Engineering, Health Sciences, Social Sciences |
General information
| Alternative names | UFMA Federal University of Maranhão Universidade Federal do Maranhão |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1966 |
| Accreditation | Ministry of Education |
| Motto | A vida é combate Life is Combat |
Location and contacts
| Address | Av. Dos Portugueses 1966 São Luís, Maranhão, 65085-580 Brazil |
|---|---|
| City population | 1,038,000 |