Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #282 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #7 of 1,756 | In Latin America |
| #4 of 198 | In Brazil |
| #1 of 4 | In Porto Alegre |
| #15 of 6,713 | For Philosophy |
| Top100 | For 12 other topics |
Quick Review
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- www.ufrgs.br
- Languages
- Portuguese
- Acceptance rate
- 18%*
* The Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul is among the institutions that don't provide data on acceptance rates. This might happen because the university has programs where applicants only need to meet admission requirements to enroll and don't necessarily compete with others.
We estimate the above acceptance rate based on admission statistics of closely ranked nearby universities with similar research profiles that do publish such data.
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Admissions Requirements | Secondary school certificate and entrance examination |
|---|---|
| Academic Calendar | March to November (March - June; August-November) |
Research profile
Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul is a world-class research university with 143,182 scientific papers published and 2,187,587 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biology, Philosophy, Medicine, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, and Biochemistry.
Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 318 | 927 |
| 1994 | 396 | 1041 |
| 1995 | 441 | 1136 |
| 1996 | 511 | 1362 |
| 1997 | 698 | 1981 |
| 1998 | 817 | 2273 |
| 1999 | 952 | 3077 |
| 2000 | 1179 | 4200 |
| 2001 | 1345 | 5225 |
| 2002 | 1746 | 7634 |
| 2003 | 1983 | 9637 |
| 2004 | 2224 | 12592 |
| 2005 | 2377 | 15886 |
| 2006 | 2813 | 20510 |
| 2007 | 3328 | 24809 |
| 2008 | 3759 | 30184 |
| 2009 | 4031 | 35951 |
| 2010 | 4381 | 42740 |
| 2011 | 5215 | 51555 |
| 2012 | 6013 | 60809 |
| 2013 | 6178 | 68849 |
| 2014 | 7026 | 77289 |
| 2015 | 7396 | 84328 |
| 2016 | 7445 | 91936 |
| 2017 | 8069 | 101086 |
| 2018 | 8423 | 115347 |
| 2019 | 8279 | 134457 |
| 2020 | 9551 | 174249 |
| 2021 | 9246 | 204181 |
| 2022 | 7787 | 203903 |
| 2023 | 7611 | 214901 |
| 2024 | 5776 | 203360 |
| 2025 | 3720 | 177257 |
Tuition
The tuition table for Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul 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$ 3,000 |
| Graduate (Master's and PhD) | R$ 1,000 |
All costs are in Brazilian Real (R$).
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Business | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Medicine | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Bacharelado | Accountancy, Actuarial Science, Administration, Agricultural Engineering, Animal Husbandry, Architecture, Arts and Humanities, Biology, Business Administration, Chemistry, Computer Science, Dentistry, Design, Economics, Engineering, Geography, Geology, History, Journalism, Law, Library Science, Mathematics, Medicine, Museum Studies, Music, Nursing, Painting and Drawing, Pharmacy, Philosophy, Physics, Psychology, Public Administration, Public Health, Sculpture, Social Sciences, Statistics, Theatre, Veterinary Science, Visual Arts |
|---|---|
| Licenciatura | Arts and Humanities, Biology, Chemistry, Education, Geography, History, Mathematics, Philosophy, Physical Education, Physics, Social Sciences, Visual Arts |
| Especialização / Aperfeiçoamento | Administration, Business Administration, Finance, Health Administration, Public Administration |
| Mestrado | Administration, Agriculture, Architecture, Biochemistry, Biology, Botany, Chemistry, Communication Studies, Computer Science, Construction Engineering, Dentistry, Design, Development Studies, Ecology, Economics, Education, Engineering, Engineering Management, Environmental Studies, Food Science, Food Technology, Geography, Health Sciences, History, Law, Literature, Mathematics, Mathematics Education, Museum Studies, Music, Neurosciences, Nursing, Nutrition, Performing Arts, Pharmacy, Philosophy, Physics, Physiology, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Psychology, Public Health, Regional Planning, Regional Studies, Religious Music, Rural Studies, Sanitary Engineering, Social and Community Services, Sociology, Statistics, Surgery, Urban Studies, Veterinary Science, Visual Arts, Water Management |
| Doutorado | Administration, Agriculture, Architecture, Biochemistry, Biology, Botany, Chemistry, Communication Studies, Computer Science, Construction Engineering, Dentistry, Design, Development Studies, Ecology, Economics, Education, Engineering, Engineering Management, Environmental Studies, Food Science, Food Technology, Geography, Health Sciences, History, Law, Literature, Mathematics, Mathematics Education, Museum Studies, Music, Neurosciences, Nursing, Nutrition, Performing Arts, Pharmacy, Philosophy, Physics, Physiology, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Psychology, Public Health, Regional Planning, Regional Studies, Religious Music, Rural Studies, Sanitary Engineering, Social and Community Services, Sociology, Statistics, Surgery, Surveying and Mapping, Urban Studies, Veterinary Science, Visual Arts, Water Management |
Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul alumni
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Dilma Rousseff
- Occupations
- economist
- Biography
-
Dilma Vana Rousseff is a Brazilian economist and politician who served as the 36th president of Brazil from 2011 until her impeachment and removal from office on 31 August 2016. She is the only woman to have held the Brazilian presidency to date. Since March 2023, she has been the chair of the New Development Bank. She also served in the cabinet of Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva during his first presidency—first as Minister of Mines and Energy, from 2003 to 2005, then as Chief of Staff from 2005 to 2010.
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Getúlio Vargas
- Occupations
- lawyerpolitician
- Biography
-
Getúlio Dornelles Vargas was a Brazilian lawyer and politician who served as the 14th and 17th president of Brazil, from 1930 to 1945 and from 1951 until his suicide in 1954. Due to his long and controversial tenure as Brazil's provisional, constitutional, dictatorial and democratic leader, he is considered by historians as the most influential Brazilian politician of the 20th century.
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João Goulart
- Occupations
- lawyerpolitician
- Biography
-
João Belchior Marques Goulart, commonly known as Jango, was a Brazilian politician who served as the president of Brazil from 1961 until a military coup d'état deposed him in 1964. He was considered the last left-wing president of Brazil until Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva took office in 2003.
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Manuela d'Ávila
- Occupations
- writerjournalistactivistpolitician
- Biography
-
Manuela Pinto Vieira d'Ávila is a Brazilian journalist, author and politician.
Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul faculties and divisions
| Faculty : Agronomy | Agriculture, Agronomy, Forestry, Horticulture, Plant and Crop Protection, Soil Science, Zoology |
|---|---|
| Faculty : Architecture | Architecture, Design, Town Planning |
| Faculty : Dentistry | Dentistry, Surgery |
| Faculty : Economics | Accountancy, Actuarial Science, Economics, International Relations and Diplomacy |
| Faculty : Education | Curriculum, Education |
| Faculty : Law | Law |
| Faculty : Library Science and Communication | Advertising and Publicity, Journalism, Library Science, Museum Studies, Public Relations |
| Faculty : Medicine | Medicine |
| Faculty : Pharmacy | Pharmacy |
| Faculty : Veterinary Science | Veterinary Science |
| Institute : Arts | Music, Theatre, Visual Arts |
| Institute : Basic Health Sciences | Biochemistry, Microbiology, Pharmacology, Physiology |
| Institute : Bioscience | Biology, Biotechnology, Botany, Ecology, Genetics, Molecular Biology, Zoology |
| Institute : Chemistry | Chemistry |
| Institute : Food Science and Technology | Food Science, Food Technology |
| Institute : GeoSciences | Earth Sciences, Geography, Geology, Mineralogy, Paleontology, Petroleum and Gas Engineering |
| Institute : Hydrology Research | Water Science |
| Institute : Informatics | Information Sciences |
| Institute : Letters | Arts and Humanities |
| Institute : Mathematics | Mathematics |
| Institute : Philosophy and Humanities | Arts and Humanities, History, Philosophy, Political Sciences, Social Sciences |
| Institute : Physics | Physics |
| Institute : Psychology | Psychology |
| School : Administration | Administration, Business Administration, Finance, Health Administration, Public Administration |
| School : Engineering | Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electronics and Automation, Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Physical Engineering |
| School : Nursing | Nursing, Public Health |
| School : Physical Education | Dance, Physical Education, Physical Therapy |
General information
| Alternative names | UFRGS Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1934 |
| Accreditation | Ministry of Education |
| Colors | blue, red |
Location and contacts
| Address | Avenida Paulo Gama 110 Bairro Farroupilha Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, 90040-060 Brazil |
|---|---|
| City population | 1,389,000 |