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Federal University of Santa Maria

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world rank  1220

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Overview

Founded in 1960, the Universidade Federal de Santa Maria (Federal University of Santa Maria) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the medium city of Santa Maria (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Rio Grande do Sul. Officially recognized by the Ministério da Educação, Brazil (Ministry of Education of Brazil), Universidade Federal de Santa Maria (UFSM) is a large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 25,000-29,999 students) coeducational Brazilian higher education institution. Universidade Federal de Santa Maria (UFSM) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 63-year-old Brazilian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UFSM also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

Federal University of Santa Maria's Control Typepublic

Entity

Federal University of Santa Maria's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Federal University of Santa Maria' Size by Total Enrollmentlarge-sized

Selectivity

Federal University of Santa Maria's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratenot reported

University Profile

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Name Federal University of Santa Maria
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Campus Location

Address Avenida Roraima 1000 - Cidade Universitária Prof. José Mariano da Rocha Filho - Camobi
Santa Maria
97105-900 Rio Grande do Sul
Brazil
Federal University of Santa Maria Phone Number +55 (55) 3220 8774
Federal University of Santa Maria Fax Number +55 (55) 3220 8001

Federal University of Santa Maria's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View

Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between comprehensive/generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.


Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following Federal University of Santa Maria's Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Federal University of Santa Maria's academic range and degree level offering.




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Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

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You can also explore our new A-Z Guide to 8,100 University Programs, Courses and Degrees to learn more about study outlines and typical duration, tuition ranges, career prospects, salary expectations of each course/program/degree.

Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees represent the cost that a student is billed by a university for one academic year of full-time study. Check out our guide article on tuition fees and financial aid options to gain further insights.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Federal University of Santa Maria's Tuition Fees Range Matrix is divided into 2 types of students, local and international students, and 2 degree levels, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, and aims to help students to have an approximate idea of the yearly tuition range they might expect to pay at Federal University of Santa Maria.

Federal University of Santa Maria: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students
0-999 US$
(0-910 Euro)
0-999 US$
(0-910 Euro)
International
students
0-999 US$
(0-910 Euro)
0-999 US$
(0-910 Euro)

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Admission Info

Introduction

Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our "Introduction to University Admissions" article to learn more.


Admission Policy

uniRank publishes below some basic Federal University of Santa Maria's admission information.

Federal University of Santa Maria's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


Federal University of Santa Maria's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Has Federal University of Santa Maria a selective admission policy? Yes, based on entrance examinations.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Federal University of Santa Maria's acceptance rate range is not reported.


Federal University of Santa Maria's International Students Admission International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.

Federal University of Santa Maria has more than 200 international students.

Federal University of Santa Maria's Admission Office Admission Office

Avenida Roraima, 1000. Prédio da Reitoria, Gabinete do Reitor - 5° andar, sl 509. Campus da UFSM - Bairro Camobi.
Santa Maria 97105-900
(55) 3220 8774
(55) 3220 8934

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Profile and Size

Introduction

When deciding on a university or evaluating its worth, university size and profile hold significance. Here are potential reasons why university size and profile can influence students' choices.


Profile and Size

uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for Federal University of Santa Maria.

Federal University of Santa Maria's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Federal University of Santa Maria has an enrollment range of 25,000-29,999 students making it a large-sized institution.


Federal University of Santa Maria's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution has a range of 1,500-1,999 academic employees (Faculty).


Federal University of Santa Maria's Control Type Control Type

Federal University of Santa Maria is a public higher education institution.


Federal University of Santa Maria's Entity Type Entity Type

Federal University of Santa Maria is a non-profit higher education institution.


Federal University of Santa Maria's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a Urban setting.


Federal University of Santa Maria's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.


Religious Affiliation

Federal University of Santa Maria does not have any religious affiliation.


Facilities and Services

Introduction

Curious about the most prevalent university facilities and services? Delve into our two guide articles on University Facilities and University Services for more insights.


University Facilities

uniRank provides below an overview of Federal University of Santa Maria's main facilities:


Federal University of Santa Maria's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library. Visit Federal University of Santa Maria's Library


Federal University of Santa Maria's Housing University Housing

This institution provides housing services such as on-campus residences or dormitories.


Federal University of Santa Maria's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

This institution features sporting facilities and organizes sports activities for its students.


University Services

uniRank provides below an overview of Federal University of Santa Maria's main services:


Federal University of Santa Maria's Financial Aid Financial Aid

This institution offers one or more of the following financial aid for eligible students: scholarships, grants, loans, tuition waivers, emergency financial aid etc.

Federal University of Santa Maria's Study Abroad Study Abroad

This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.

Federal University of Santa Maria's Distance Learning Distance Learning

This institution provides a distance learning mode for certain programs or courses.


Federal University of Santa Maria's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported

Federal University of Santa Maria's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


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Accreditation and Recognition

Introduction

Various countries have diverse types of legal recognition and quality assessment for higher education institutions, depending on their legal and higher education systems... explore our article on university accreditation and recognition for further information.


Federal University of Santa Maria's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Accreditation or Recognition

Federal University of Santa Maria is legally recognized and/or accredited by: Ministério da Educação, Brazil

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1960


Programmatic or Specialized Accreditations

Not available; please use the Feedback/Error report form at the end of this page to submit a list of Federal University of Santa Maria's official programmatic or specialized accreditations. If you are an official representative of this university you can also claim and update this entire university profile free of charge (UPDATE ALL).



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Affiliations and Memberships

Introduction

University affiliations and memberships with external organizations can hold significance for various reasons... explore our article on university affiliations and memberships for further insights.


Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Federal University of Santa Maria's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • Conselho de Reitores das Universidades Brasileiras (CRUB)
  • Rede Nacional de Extensão (RENEX)

Academic Divisions

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of disciplines and fields of study a University focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer academic divisions and a simplified organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.


Academic Divisions

Not available; please use the Feedback/Error report form to submit a list of Federal University of Santa Maria's official academic divisions. If you are an official representative you can also claim and update this entire university profile free of charge (UPDATE ALL).




Social Media

Introduction

Social media can be a powerful tool for Universities to communicate with current students, alumni, faculty, staff and the wider community. But how can social media be important for prospective students? Read our article about the importance of Social Media for universities and prospective students to learn more.


Social Media

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Facebook Facebook

Federal University of Santa Maria's Facebook page Federal University of Santa Maria's official Facebook page

Twitter Twitter

Federal University of Santa Maria's Twitter page Federal University of Santa Maria's official Twitter page

YouTube YouTube

Federal University of Santa Maria's YouTube channel Federal University of Santa Maria's official YouTube channel

Instagram Instagram

Federal University of Santa Maria's Instagram page Federal University of Santa Maria's official Instagram channel

LinkedIn LinkedIn

Federal University of Santa Maria's main LinkedIn profile

TikTok TikTok

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Free Online Courses

Open Education Global Open Education Global

This higher education institution is not a member of the Open Education Global (OEGlobal) organization that is developing, implementing and supporting free open education and free online courses. View a list of Open Education Global members by country.

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