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Universidade Federal de Alagoas

country rank  43
world rank  1971

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Overview

Founded in 1961, the Universidade Federal de Alagoas (Federal University of Alagoas) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the large city of Maceio (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Alagoas. Officially recognized by the Ministério da Educação, Brazil (Ministry of Education of Brazil), Universidade Federal de Alagoas (UFAL) is a large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 20,000-24,999 students) coeducational Brazilian higher education institution. Universidade Federal de Alagoas (UFAL) 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 63-year-old Brazilian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. UFAL also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

Universidade Federal de Alagoas's Control Typepublic

Entity

Universidade Federal de Alagoas's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Universidade Federal de Alagoas' Size by Total Enrollmentlarge-sized

Selectivity

Universidade Federal de Alagoas's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratenot reported

University Identity

Name
Name (English) Federal University of Alagoas
Acronym UFAL
Founded 1961
Motto Scientia ad Sapientiam
Video Presentation

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University Location

Address Avenida Lourival de Melo Mota s/n - Cidade Universitária - Tabuleiro do Martins
Maceio
57072-970 Alagoas
Brazil
Universidade Federal de Alagoas's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
Universidade Federal de Alagoas Phone Number +55 (82) 3214 1002
Universidade Federal de Alagoas Fax Number +55 (82) 3214 1700

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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 de Alagoas'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 de Alagoas's academic range and degree level offering.




Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

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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 de Alagoas'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 de Alagoas.

Universidade Federal de Alagoas: 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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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 de Alagoas's admission information.

Universidade Federal de Alagoas's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


Universidade Federal de Alagoas's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Has Universidade Federal de Alagoas a selective admission policy? Yes, based on entrance examinations.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Universidade Federal de Alagoas's acceptance rate range is not reported.


Universidade Federal de Alagoas's International Students Admission International Students Admission

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


Universidade Federal de Alagoas's Admission Office Admission Office






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Size and Profile

Introduction

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Size and Profile

uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for Universidade Federal de Alagoas.

Universidade Federal de Alagoas's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Universidade Federal de Alagoas has an enrollment range of 20,000-24,999 students making it a large-sized institution.


Universidade Federal de Alagoas's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

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


Universidade Federal de Alagoas's Control Type Control Type

Universidade Federal de Alagoas is a public higher education institution.


Universidade Federal de Alagoas's Entity Type Entity Type

Universidade Federal de Alagoas is a non-profit higher education institution.


Universidade Federal de Alagoas's Campus Setting Campus Setting

Not reported


Universidade Federal de Alagoas's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.


Religious Affiliation

Universidade Federal de Alagoas 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 de Alagoas's main facilities:


Universidade Federal de Alagoas's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library. Visit Universidade Federal de Alagoas's Library


Universidade Federal de Alagoas's Housing University Housing

Not reported


Universidade Federal de Alagoas'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 Universidade Federal de Alagoas's main services:


Universidade Federal de Alagoas's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Not reported

Universidade Federal de Alagoas's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Not reported

Universidade Federal de Alagoas's Distance Learning Distance Learning

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


Universidade Federal de Alagoas's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported

Universidade Federal de Alagoas'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 de Alagoas's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Universidade Federal de Alagoas is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Ministério da Educação, Brazil


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

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Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

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Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Universidade Federal de Alagoas'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 fields of study and disciplines 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 de Alagoas 's organizational structure; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.


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Social Media

Introduction

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Social Media

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LinkedIn LinkedIn

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TikTok TikTok

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Free Online Courses

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