University of Passo Fundo: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2240 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #134 of 1,756 | In Latin America |
| #57 of 198 | In Brazil |
| #521 of 3,615 | For Horticulture |
| Top50% | For 57 other topics |
Quick Review
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Private
- Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- www.upf.br
- Languages
- Portuguese
- Acceptance rate
- 31%*
* The University of Passo Fundo 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 December (March - July; August-December) |
Research profile
University of Passo Fundo has published 10,381 scientific papers with 93,323 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Philosophy, Biology, Environmental Science, Medicine, Chemistry, Political Science, Engineering, Ecology, and Physics.
University of Passo Fundo majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 9 | 13 |
| 1994 | 5 | 12 |
| 1995 | 7 | 19 |
| 1996 | 10 | 17 |
| 1997 | 11 | 24 |
| 1998 | 26 | 25 |
| 1999 | 22 | 26 |
| 2000 | 54 | 47 |
| 2001 | 45 | 108 |
| 2002 | 67 | 88 |
| 2003 | 74 | 140 |
| 2004 | 103 | 206 |
| 2005 | 87 | 356 |
| 2006 | 117 | 458 |
| 2007 | 156 | 606 |
| 2008 | 208 | 797 |
| 2009 | 167 | 955 |
| 2010 | 237 | 1357 |
| 2011 | 267 | 1686 |
| 2012 | 380 | 1887 |
| 2013 | 393 | 2233 |
| 2014 | 383 | 2564 |
| 2015 | 462 | 2727 |
| 2016 | 576 | 2923 |
| 2017 | 650 | 3366 |
| 2018 | 717 | 3991 |
| 2019 | 918 | 5351 |
| 2020 | 1243 | 7702 |
| 2021 | 940 | 10023 |
| 2022 | 711 | 10337 |
| 2023 | 672 | 11692 |
| 2024 | 481 | 11807 |
| 2025 | 194 | 10518 |
Tuition
The tuition table for University of Passo Fundo 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.
| Undergraduate Programs | Tuition Costs (per semester) |
|---|---|
| Business Administration | R$ 3,500 |
| Law | R$ 4,200 |
| Medicine | R$ 12,000 |
| Psychology | R$ 3,800 |
| Computer Science | R$ 3,200 |
Programs and Degrees
| Bacharelado | Accountancy, Administration, Advertising and Publicity, Agricultural Business, Agronomy, Architecture, Biological and Life Sciences, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Cosmetology, Dentistry, Economics, Electrical Engineering, English, Environmental Engineering, Fashion Design, Food Science, Food Technology, Geography, Graphic Design, History, Human Resources, Industrial Design, Information Technology, International Business, Journalism, Law, Literature, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Medicine, Music, Musical Instruments, Nursing, Nutrition, Pedagogy, Pharmacy, Philosophy, Physical Education, Physical Therapy, Physics, Portuguese, Production Engineering, Psychology, Secretarial Studies, Singing, Social and Community Services, Spanish, Speech Therapy and Audiology, Systems Analysis, Technology, Town Planning, Transport Management, Veterinary Science |
|---|---|
| Licenciatura | Biological and Life Sciences, Chemistry, English, Geography, History, Music, Pedagogy, Philosophy, Physics, Portuguese, Spanish, Visual Arts |
| Especialização / Aperfeiçoamento | Accountancy, Archaeology, Art Therapy, Civil Law, Criminal Law, Cultural Studies, Educational Administration, Fashion Design, Industrial Design, Insurance, Interior Design, Journalism, Labour Law, Management, Orthopaedics, Plant and Crop Protection, Production Engineering, Safety Engineering, Taxation |
| Mestrado | Administration, Agronomy, Biological and Life Sciences, Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Dentistry, Education, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Studies, Food Technology, Gerontology, History, Law, Literature, Mathematics Education, Mechanical Engineering, Production Engineering, Science Education |
| Doutorado | Agronomy, Civil Engineering, Dentistry, Education, Environmental Engineering, History, Literature, Mathematics Education |
University of Passo Fundo faculties and divisions
| Faculty : Agronomy and Veterinary Medicine (FAMV) | Agronomy, Medicine, Veterinary Science |
|---|---|
| Faculty : Arts and Communication (FAC) | Advertising and Publicity, Graphic Design, Journalism, Music, Musical Instruments, Singing, Visual Arts |
| Faculty : Dentistry (FO) | Dentistry |
| Faculty : Economics, Administration and Accounting (FEAC) | Accountancy, Administration, Agricultural Business, Economics, Human Resources, International Business, Transport Management |
| Faculty : Education (FAED) | Fashion Design, Pedagogy, Social and Community Services |
| Faculty : Engineering and Architecture (FEAR) | Architecture, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Food Technology, Industrial Design, Mechanical Engineering, Production Engineering, Town Planning |
| Faculty : Law (FD) | Law |
| Faculty : Medicine (FM) | Medicine |
| Faculty : Physical Education and Physiotherapy (FEFF) | Physical Education, Physical Therapy |
| Institute : Biological Sciences (ICB) | Biological and Life Sciences, Cosmetology, Nursing, Nutrition, Pharmacy, Speech Therapy and Audiology |
| Institute : Exact Sciences and Geosciences (ICEG) | Chemistry, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Geography, Information Technology, Mathematics, Physics, Systems Analysis |
| Institute : Philosophy and Humanities (IFCH) | English, History, Literature, Philosophy, Portuguese, Psychology, Secretarial Studies, Spanish |
| Research Division : Economics, Administration and Accountancy (CEPEAC) | Administration, Economics |
| Research Division : Food (CEPA) | Food Science |
| Research Division : UPFTec | Technology |
General information
| Alternative names | UPF Universidade de Passo Fundo |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1968 |
| Accreditation | Ministry of Education |
| Motto | Conhecimento é a nossa natureza. Knowledge is our nature. |
| Colors | green, orange, red |
Location and contacts
| Address | Campus I - Km 171 - BR 285 São José Passo Fundo, Rio Grande do Sul, 99052-900 Brazil |
|---|---|
| City population | 215,000 |