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Overview

Founded in 1954, the Universidade Federal do Ceará (Federal University of Ceará) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the metropolis of Fortaleza (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Ceara. Officially recognized by the Ministério da Educação, Brazil (Ministry of Education of Brazil), Universidade Federal do Ceará (UFC) is a very large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 40,000-44,999 students) coeducational Brazilian higher education institution. Universidade Federal do Ceará (UFC) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 69-year-old Brazilian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UFC also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

Universidade Federal do Ceará's Control Typepublic

Entity

Universidade Federal do Ceará's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Universidade Federal do Ceará' Size by Total Enrollmentvery large-sized

Selectivity

Universidade Federal do Ceará's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratenot reported

University Profile

Name
Name (English) Federal University of Ceará
Acronym UFC
Founded 1954
Motto Virtvs Unita Fortior
Virtue is stronger when united
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Campus Location

Address Avenida da Universidade 2853, Benfica
Fortaleza
60020-181 Ceara
Brazil
Universidade Federal do Ceará Phone Number +55 (85) 3366 7301
Universidade Federal do Ceará Fax Number +55 (85) 3366 9513

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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 Universidade Federal do Ceará'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 Universidade Federal do Ceará'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 refers to the amount of money that a student is charged by a University for one academic year of full-time study. Read our guide article about tuition fees and financial aid options to learn more.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Universidade Federal do Ceará'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 Universidade Federal do Ceará.

Federal University of Ceará: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students
0-999 US$
(0-910 Euro)
Not reported
International
students
0-999 US$
(0-910 Euro)
Not reported

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Admissions

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 Information

uniRank publishes below some basic Universidade Federal do Ceará's admission information.

Universidade Federal do Ceará's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


Universidade Federal do Ceará's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Has Universidade Federal do Ceará a selective admission policy? Yes, based on entrance examinations.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Universidade Federal do Ceará's acceptance rate range is not reported.


Universidade Federal do Ceará's International Students Admission International Students Admission

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

Universidade Federal do Ceará has more than 400 international students.

Universidade Federal do Ceará's Admission Office Admission Office






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Size and Profile

Introduction

University size and profile can be important factors to consider when choosing a university or assessing its value. Here are some potential reasons why University size and profile can affect students when choosing a university.


Size and Profile

uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for Universidade Federal do Ceará.

Universidade Federal do Ceará's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Universidade Federal do Ceará has an enrollment range of 40,000-44,999 students making it a very large-sized institution.


Universidade Federal do Ceará's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution has a range of 2,000-2,499 academic employees (Faculty).


Universidade Federal do Ceará's Control Type Control Type

Universidade Federal do Ceará is a public higher education institution.


Universidade Federal do Ceará's Entity Type Entity Type

Universidade Federal do Ceará is a non-profit higher education institution.


Universidade Federal do Ceará's Campus Setting Campus Setting

Not reported


Universidade Federal do Ceará's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

Not reported


Religious Affiliation

Universidade Federal do Ceará does not have any religious affiliation.


Facilities and Services

Introduction

What are the most common University facilities and services? Read our two guide articles about University Facilities and University Services to learn more.


University Facilities

uniRank provides below an overview of Universidade Federal do Ceará's main facilities:


Universidade Federal do Ceará's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library. Visit Universidade Federal do Ceará's Library


Universidade Federal do Ceará's Housing University Housing

Not reported


Universidade Federal do Ceará's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Not reported



University Services

uniRank provides below an overview of Universidade Federal do Ceará's main services:


Universidade Federal do Ceará's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Not reported

Universidade Federal do Ceará's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Not reported

Universidade Federal do Ceará's Distance Learning Distance Learning

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


Universidade Federal do Ceará's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported

Universidade Federal do Ceará's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

There are different types of legal recognition and quality assessment of higher education institutions around the world, depending on the country and its legal and higher education system... read our article about university accreditation and recognition to learn more.


Universidade Federal do Ceará's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Universidade Federal do Ceará is legally recognized and/or accredited by: Ministério da Educação, Brazil


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

Not available; please use the Feedback/Error report form at the end of this page to submit a list of Universidade Federal do Ceará'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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Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

University memberships and affiliations to external organizations can be important for several reasons... read our article about university affiliations and memberships to learn more.


Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Universidade Federal do Ceará'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 Structure

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 Structure

uniRank shows a structural diagram of the first-level academic divisions of the Universidade Federal do Ceará 's organizational structure; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.


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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

uniRank publishes brief reviews, rankings and metrics of some Universidade Federal do Ceará's social media channels as a starting point for comparison and an additional selection tool for potential applicants.


Facebook Facebook

Universidade Federal do Ceará's Facebook page review Universidade Federal do Ceará's official Facebook page

Twitter X (Twitter)

Universidade Federal do Ceará's X (formerly Twitter) page review Universidade Federal do Ceará's official Twitter page

YouTube YouTube

Universidade Federal do Ceará's YouTube channel review Universidade Federal do Ceará's official YouTube channel

Instagram Instagram

Universidade Federal do Ceará's Instagram page review Universidade Federal do Ceará's official Instagram channel

LinkedIn LinkedIn

Universidade Federal do Ceará'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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