Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #816 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #31 of 1,756 | In Latin America |
| #18 of 198 | In Brazil |
| #1 of 2 | In Natal |
| #254 of 6,566 | For Philosophy |
| Top50% | For 146 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 14%
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- ufrn.br
- Languages
- Portuguese
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 14% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | Secondary school certificate and entrance examination |
| Academic Calendar | March 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 39,280 scientific papers published and 332,953 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biology, Philosophy, Environmental Science, Engineering, Chemistry, Medicine, Physics, Computer Science, and Quantum and Particle physics.
Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 25 | 61 |
| 1992 | 24 | 85 |
| 1993 | 42 | 110 |
| 1994 | 36 | 120 |
| 1995 | 45 | 169 |
| 1996 | 70 | 178 |
| 1997 | 81 | 191 |
| 1998 | 139 | 243 |
| 1999 | 139 | 298 |
| 2000 | 158 | 415 |
| 2001 | 181 | 502 |
| 2002 | 275 | 739 |
| 2003 | 250 | 814 |
| 2004 | 327 | 1143 |
| 2005 | 378 | 1412 |
| 2006 | 465 | 1842 |
| 2007 | 513 | 2532 |
| 2008 | 760 | 3178 |
| 2009 | 730 | 3788 |
| 2010 | 862 | 4511 |
| 2011 | 1031 | 6038 |
| 2012 | 1302 | 7281 |
| 2013 | 1635 | 8984 |
| 2014 | 2032 | 11057 |
| 2015 | 2207 | 13158 |
| 2016 | 2536 | 15215 |
| 2017 | 2786 | 17516 |
| 2018 | 2859 | 21448 |
| 2019 | 3104 | 26479 |
| 2020 | 3893 | 35196 |
| 2021 | 3762 | 44804 |
| 2022 | 3244 | 47197 |
| 2023 | 2956 | 48581 |
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 |
Notable alumni
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Fátima Bezerra
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
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Maria de Fátima Bezerra is a Brazilian politician. She has been serving as Governor of Rio Grande do Norte since January 2019. Previously, she was a deputy for Rio Grande do Norte from 1995 to 2015. She is a member of the Workers' Party.
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Robinson Faria
- Occupations
- lawyer
- Biography
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Robinson Mesquita de Faria is a Brazilian politician. He had served as governor of Rio Grande do Norte state in Brazil.
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Luís da Câmara Cascudo
- Occupations
- historianlinguistanthropologistwriterlexicographer
- Biography
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Luís da Câmara Cascudo was a Brazilian anthropologist, folklorist, journalist, historian, lawyer, and lexicographer.
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Garibaldi Alves Filho
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
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Garibaldi Alves Filho is a Brazilian politician and former President of the Federal Senate.
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Rosalba Ciarlini
- Occupations
- physicianpolitician
- Biography
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Rosalba Scotia Ciarlini Rosado is a medical doctor and Brazilian politician. Affiliated with the PP, she was the governor of the state of Rio Grande do Norte.
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Micarla de Sousa
- Occupations
- politicianjournalist
- Biography
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Micarla Araújo de Sousa Weber is a Brazilian journalist, politician and former mayor of Natal. She is Natal's second female mayor.
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Natalia Bonavides
- Occupations
- politicianlawyerhuman rights activist
- Biography
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Natália Bastos Bonavides is a Brazilian politician.
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Iberê Ferreira
- Occupations
- politicianlawyer
- Biography
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Iberê Paiva Ferreira de Souza was a Brazilian politician and lawyer. Ferreira served as the Governor of Rio Grande do Norte from March 31, 2010, until January 1, 2011, as well as the Vice Governor of Rio Grande do Norte from January 1, 2007, until March 30, 2010. He also held office as a federal deputy in the Chamber of Deputies for five terms from 1987 until 2006 and a member of the Rio Grande do Norte state legislature from 1971 to 1979.
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 | 897,000 |