Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte: Statistics

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#777 of 14,131 In the World
#29 of 1,756 In Latin America
#18 of 198 In Brazil
#1 of 2 In Natal
#200 of 6,689 For Philosophy
Top50% For 156 other topics
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Acceptance rate
14%
Type
Non-profit
Funding
Public-private
partnership
Highest Degree
Doctorate
Website
ufrn.br
Languages
Portuguese

Acceptance rate & Admissions

Acceptance Rate14%
Admissions RequirementsSecondary school certificate and entrance examination
Academic CalendarMarch to December (March - June; August-December)

We've calculated the 14% acceptance rate for Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte 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 Rio Grande do Norte is a world-class research university with 48,981 scientific papers published and 547,219 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biology, Philosophy, Environmental Science, Medicine, Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, Computer Science, and Political Science.

Publications
48,981
Citations
547,219

Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte majors

by publication & citation count

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
27,346 / 210,755
Biology
21,060 / 349,369
Philosophy
19,347 / 91,867
Environmental Science
16,862 / 254,051
Medicine
15,727 / 223,581
Engineering
15,020 / 263,236
Chemistry
14,882 / 261,441
Physics
13,647 / 257,952
Computer Science
12,050 / 204,107
Political Science
9,400 / 66,263
Geology
9,046 / 145,004
Quantum and Particle physics
9,029 / 188,821
Geography and Cartography
8,956 / 114,116
Biochemistry
8,169 / 159,213
Organic Chemistry
7,560 / 140,841
Psychology
7,494 / 103,545
Sociology
7,461 / 75,354
Ecology
7,319 / 136,724
Pathology
6,983 / 106,366
Materials Science
6,969 / 114,797
Genetics
6,955 / 130,800
Paleontology
6,332 / 108,868
Mathematics
6,119 / 83,356
Law
5,260 / 57,251
Statistics
5,061 / 74,611
History
4,591 / 60,378
Archaeology
4,257 / 58,266
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
4,121 / 50,961
Psychiatry
4,078 / 58,246
Business
3,741 / 40,268
Optical Engineering
3,705 / 91,683
Botany
3,695 / 65,670
Surgery
3,285 / 52,973
Metallurgical Engineering
3,188 / 58,971
Linguistics
2,970 / 34,828
Neuroscience
2,917 / 53,543
Chemical Engineering
2,894 / 55,895
Public Health
2,802 / 47,344
Demography
2,781 / 46,960
Economics
2,768 / 32,026

Annual publication & citation counts

Year Publications Citations
1992 29 96
1993 43 124
1994 37 141
1995 47 207
1996 75 209
1997 85 226
1998 152 306
1999 156 382
2000 183 518
2001 208 611
2002 313 909
2003 292 1060
2004 364 1479
2005 444 1831
2006 519 2402
2007 599 3245
2008 846 4078
2009 835 5108
2010 1034 6044
2011 1310 8113
2012 1560 9671
2013 1920 11969
2014 2491 14470
2015 2635 16741
2016 2921 20229
2017 3186 24166
2018 3379 33123
2019 3637 40622
2020 4396 53589
2021 4201 69502
2022 3693 67738
2023 3804 71846
2024 3189 68822
Academic rankings

Tuition

The tuition table for Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte 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$ 1,500

Programs and Degrees

Bacharelado Accountancy, Administration, Aquaculture, Architecture, Art Education, Biology, Biomedicine, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Communication Studies, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Dentistry, Documentation Techniques, Ecology, Economics, Electrical Engineering, Geography, Law, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Medicine, Music, Nutrition, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Pedagogy, Pharmacy, Philosophy, Physical Education, Physical Therapy, Physics, Production Engineering, Psychology, Radiology, Social Sciences, Social Work, Statistics, Textile Technology, Tourism, Urban Studies, Zoology
Especialização / Aperfeiçoamento Computer Science, Development Studies, Education, Engineering, Information Technology, Latin, Linguistics, Medicine, Nursing, Physical Education, Physical Therapy, Public Administration, Public Health, Regional Studies, Tourism
Mestrado Accountancy, Administration, Architecture, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Computer Engineering, Dentistry, Earth Sciences, Economics, Education, Electrical Engineering, Environmental Studies, Genetics, Geography, Geophysics, Health Sciences, Modern Languages, Molecular Biology, Natural Sciences, Nursing, Oral Pathology, Pharmacy, Philosophy, Physics, Production Engineering, Psychology, Sanitary Engineering, Social Sciences, Social Work, Urban Studies
Doutorado Chemical Engineering, Education, Electrical Engineering, Geophysics, Health Sciences, Materials Engineering, Oral Pathology, Physics, Social Sciences

Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte alumni

  1. Fátima Bezerra

    Fátima Bezerra
    Born in
    Brazil Flag Brazil
    Years
    1955-.. (age 70)
    Occupations
    politician
    Biography

    Maria de Fátima Bezerra is a Brazilian politician who has served as Governor of Rio Grande do Norte since January 2019. Previously, she was a federal deputy representing the state from 1995 to 2015. A member of the Workers' Party, she is the first openly LGBT governor in Brazil's history, identifying as a lesbian woman.

  2. Robinson Faria

    Robinson Faria
    Born in
    Brazil Flag Brazil
    Years
    1959-.. (age 66)
    Occupations
    lawyer
    Biography

    Robinson Mesquita de Faria is a Brazilian politician. He had served as governor of Rio Grande do Norte state in Brazil.

  3. Luís da Câmara Cascudo

    Luís da Câmara Cascudo
    Born in
    Brazil Flag Brazil
    Years
    1898-1986 (aged 88)
    Occupations
    lexicographerwriteranthropologistlinguisthistorian
    Biography

    Luís da Câmara Cascudo was a Brazilian anthropologist, folklorist, journalist, historian, lawyer, and lexicographer.

  4. Garibaldi Alves Filho

    Garibaldi Alves Filho
    Born in
    Brazil Flag Brazil
    Years
    1947-.. (age 78)
    Occupations
    politician
    Biography

    Garibaldi Alves Filho is a Brazilian politician and former President of the Federal Senate.

All 10 notable alumni

Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte faculties and divisions

Centre : Applied Social Sciences Accountancy, Administration, Economics, Law, Library Science, Pedagogy, Social Work, Tourism
Centre : Bioscience Biochemistry, Biology, Botany, Cell Biology, Ecology, Genetics, Marine Science and Oceanography, Parasitology, Physiology, Zoology
Centre : Earth and Exact Sciences Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Geology, Materials Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Statistics
Centre : Health Sciences Dentistry, Medicine, Nursing, Nutrition, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Pharmacy, Physical Education, Physical Therapy
Centre : Higher Education Higher Education
Centre : Human Sciences, Letters and Arts Arts and Humanities, Communication Studies, Fine Arts, Geography, History, Philosophy, Psychology, Social Sciences
Centre : Natural Sciences Aquaculture, Biological and Life Sciences, Biomedicine
Centre : Technology Architecture, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Production Engineering, Technology, Textile Technology, Town Planning, Zoology

General information

Alternative names UFRN
Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte
Founded 1958
Accreditation Ministry of Education
Motto Accipitut det
Receive to give
Colors green, gold

Location and contacts

Address Caixa postal 1524 Avenida Senador Salgado Filho 3000 Campus Universitário, Lagoa Nova
Natal, Rio Grande do Norte, 59078-970
Brazil
City population 751,000

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