Federal University of Uberlandia: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1036 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #44 of 1,756 | In Latin America |
| #26 of 198 | In Brazil |
| #192 of 3,615 | For Horticulture |
| Top50% | For 151 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 20%
- Enrollment
- 25,494
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- www.ufu.br
- Languages
- Portuguese
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 20% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | Secondary school certificate or equivalent and entrance examination |
| Academic Calendar | February/March to December |
| Enrollment | 25,494 |
| Full time employee | 1,676 |
| Student:staff ratio | 15:1 |
We've calculated the 20% acceptance rate for Federal University of Uberlandia 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 Uberlandia is a world-class research university with 41,808 scientific papers published and 394,410 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biology, Philosophy, Environmental Science, Chemistry, Engineering, Medicine, Physics, Computer Science, and Ecology.
Federal University of Uberlandia majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 44 | 51 |
| 1994 | 56 | 77 |
| 1995 | 74 | 101 |
| 1996 | 57 | 110 |
| 1997 | 108 | 170 |
| 1998 | 116 | 223 |
| 1999 | 184 | 281 |
| 2000 | 221 | 406 |
| 2001 | 378 | 500 |
| 2002 | 350 | 918 |
| 2003 | 316 | 993 |
| 2004 | 348 | 1237 |
| 2005 | 376 | 1538 |
| 2006 | 509 | 2011 |
| 2007 | 522 | 2704 |
| 2008 | 930 | 3644 |
| 2009 | 910 | 4351 |
| 2010 | 923 | 5618 |
| 2011 | 1323 | 7205 |
| 2012 | 1721 | 8729 |
| 2013 | 1726 | 10233 |
| 2014 | 2123 | 12081 |
| 2015 | 2249 | 13776 |
| 2016 | 2345 | 15143 |
| 2017 | 2584 | 17454 |
| 2018 | 2734 | 20617 |
| 2019 | 3036 | 24929 |
| 2020 | 3410 | 33130 |
| 2021 | 3265 | 40832 |
| 2022 | 2785 | 41593 |
| 2023 | 2767 | 44318 |
| 2024 | 2138 | 43679 |
| 2025 | 1202 | 38952 |
Tuition
The tuition table for Federal University of Uberlandia 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 | R$ 1,000 |
| Graduate (Master's) | R$ 2,000 |
| Graduate (PhD) | R$ 3,000 |
The Federal University of Uberlandia has financial aid programs and on-campus housing.
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 Uberlandia.
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, Administration, Animal Husbandry, Architecture, Biological and Life Sciences, Communication Arts, Computer Science, Dentistry, Economics, Education, Engineering, Fine Arts, Interior Design, Law, Medicine, Music, Performing Arts, Philosophy, Psychology, Town Planning, Veterinary Science, Visual Arts |
|---|---|
| Licenciatura | Arts and Humanities, Design, Education, Fine Arts, Geography, History, Music, Pedagogy, Physical Education, Social Studies |
| Especialização / Aperfeiçoamento | Agronomy, Business Administration, Education, Educational Psychology, Law, Media Studies, Nursing, Portuguese, Public Administration |
| Mestrado | Accountancy, Agronomy, Architecture, Biochemistry, Biology, Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Computer Science, Dentistry, Ecology, Economics, Education, Electrical Engineering, Fine Arts, Genetics, Geography, Health Sciences, History, Immunology, Linguistics, Literature, Mathematics Education, Mechanical Engineering, Music, Parasitology, Performing Arts, Physics, Psychology, Science Education, Town Planning, Veterinary Science |
| Doutorado | Accountancy, Agronomy, Biochemistry, Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Computer Science, Dentistry, Ecology, Economics, Education, Electrical Engineering, Genetics, Geography, Health Sciences, History, Immunology, Linguistics, Literature, Mechanical Engineering, Parasitology, Physics, Veterinary Science |
Notable alumni
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Tereza Campello
- Enrolled in the Federal University of Uberlandia
- In 1989 graduated with doctorate
- Occupations
- economist
- Biography
-
Tereza Helena Gabrielli Barreto Campello is a Brazilian economist graduated from the Federal University of Uberlândia and Doctor in Public Health from FioCruz. She was the minister of Social Development and Fight against Hunger during the government of President Dilma Rousseff. She is international consultant on social development and social protection, visiting fellow in the Future Food Beacon of Excellence at University of Nottingham (UK) University of Nottingham (UK) and professor and research associate at the Oswaldo Cruz Foundation (FIOCRUZ, Brazil)
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Rubens Otoni
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Rubens Otoni Gomide is a Brazilian politician and university professor. He has spent his political career representing Goiás, having served as state representative since 2003.
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Dandara Tonantzin
- Enrolled in the Federal University of Uberlandia
- Studied pedagogy
- Occupations
- human rights defenderpedagogueLGBTQ rights activistpolitician
- Biography
-
Dandara Tonantzin Silva Castro is a Brazilian teacher, activist, and politician, affiliated with the Workers' Party (PT). She is currently a federal deputy from Minas Gerais, having assumed office in 2023.
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Leomar Quintanilha
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Leomar de Melo Quintanilha is a Brazilian politician. Formerly a banker with the Banco do Brasil, he served in the Chamber of Deputies representing Tocantins from 1989 until 1995; since 1994 he has represented the state in the Senate of Brazil. He is a member of the Brazilian Democratic Movement Party. He is the president of the Federação Tocantinense de Futebol since its foundation in 1990.
Federal University of Uberlandia faculties and divisions
| Faculty : Accountancy | Accountancy |
|---|---|
| Faculty : Administration, Accountancy, Production Engineering and Social Work | Accountancy, Administration, Production Engineering, Social Work |
| Faculty : Architecture, Town Planning and Design | Architecture, Town Planning |
| Faculty : Chemical Engineering | Chemical Engineering |
| Faculty : Civil Engineering | Civil Engineering |
| Faculty : Computer Science | Computer Science |
| Faculty : Education | Education |
| Faculty : Electrical Engineering | Electrical Engineering |
| Faculty : Law | Law |
| Faculty : Management and Business | Public Administration |
| Faculty : Mathematics | Mathematics |
| Faculty : Mechanical Engineering | Mechanical Engineering |
| Faculty : Medicine | Medicine, Nursing, Nutrition |
| Faculty : Ondontology | Dentistry |
| Faculty : Physical Education and Physiotherapy | Physical Education, Physical Therapy |
| Faculty : Veterinary Science | Veterinary Science |
| Institute : Agricultural Sciences | Agricultural Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Plant and Crop Protection, Plant Pathology, Soil Science |
| Institute : Arts | Dance, Music, Theatre, Visual Arts |
| Institute : Arts and Linguistics | English, French, Portuguese, Spanish, Translation and Interpretation |
| Institute : Biology | Biology |
| Institute : Biomedical Sciences | Biomedicine, Immunology, Microbiology, Parasitology, Pharmacology, Physiology |
| Institute : Biotechnology | Biotechnology |
| Institute : Chemistry | Chemistry |
| Institute : Economics and International Relations | Economics, International Relations and Diplomacy |
| Institute : Exact and Natural Sciences | Administration, Biology, Chemistry, Geography, History, Mathematics, Natural Sciences, Pedagogy, Physics, Production Engineering |
| Institute : Geography | Geography |
| Institute : History | History |
| Institute : Human Sciences | Geography, History, Pedagogy |
| Institute : Literature and Linguistics | Linguistics, Literature |
| Institute : Natural and Excact Science | Natural Sciences |
| Institute : Philosophy | Philosophy |
| Institute : Physics | Physics |
| Institute : Psychology | Psychology |
| Institute : Social Sciences | Social Sciences |
| School : Basic Education | Education |
| School : Sound Technology | Sound Engineering (Acoustics) |
General information
| Alternative names | UFU Federal University of Uberlândia Universidade Federal de Uberlândia |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1969 |
| Accreditation | Ministry of Education |
| Motto | Compromisso com o ensino público, gratuito e de qualidade Committed to provide free and high quality public education |
| Colors | blue, white |
Location and contacts
| Address | Campus Santa Mônica Av. João Naves de Ávila, 2121 - Santa Mônica Uberlândia, Minas Gerais, 38408-261 Brazil |
|---|---|
| City population | 762,000 |