Brazil Top Universities & Colleges

Universidade Federal do Maranhão

country rank  42
world rank  2001

Publish your
uniRank University Ranking

Overview

Founded in 1966, the Universidade Federal do Maranhão (Federal University of Maranhão) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the large city of São Luís (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Maranhao. Officially recognized by the Ministério da Educação, Brazil (Ministry of Education of Brazil), Universidade Federal do Maranhão (UFMA) is a very large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 30,000-34,999 students) coeducational Brazilian higher education institution. Universidade Federal do Maranhão (UFMA) 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 57-year-old Brazilian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. UFMA 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 Maranhão's Control Typepublic

Entity

Universidade Federal do Maranhão's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

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

Selectivity

Universidade Federal do Maranhão's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratenot reported

University Identity

Name
Name (English) Federal University of Maranhão
Acronym UFMA
Founded 1966
Motto A vida é combate
Life is Combat
Video Presentation

n.a.; please submit an official Universidade Federal do Maranhão general video presentation.

University Location

Address Avenida dos Portugueses 1966 - Vila Bacanga
São Luís
65080-805 Maranhao
Brazil
Universidade Federal do Maranhão's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
Universidade Federal do Maranhão Phone Number +55 (98) 3301 8000
Universidade Federal do Maranhão Fax Number +55 (98) 3621 2479

Search Engine

for programs, online courses, tuition fees, admission policy and requirements, acceptance rate, accreditation, facilities, services, affiliations or any other information you want to search and learn about Universidade Federal do Maranhão.
Our search engine is powered by Google.

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 Maranhão'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 Maranhão's academic range and degree level offering.




Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

Click here to explore a list of or, if not available yet, search for them with our powered by Google. We are constantly adding university courses and programs worldwide with the cooperation of university representatives.

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 Maranhão'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 Maranhão.

Universidade Federal do Maranhão: 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)

Tip: search for Universidade Federal do Maranhão's tuition fees with the uniRank Search Engine

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 Maranhão's admission information.

Universidade Federal do Maranhão's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


Universidade Federal do Maranhão's Admission Selection Admission Selection

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


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

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


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

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


Universidade Federal do Maranhão's Admission Office Admission Office






Tip: search for Universidade Federal do Maranhão's admission policy with the uniRank Search Engine

Size and Profile

Introduction

University size and profile can be important factors to consider when choosing a university. 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 Maranhão.

Universidade Federal do Maranhão's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Universidade Federal do Maranhão has an enrollment range of 30,000-34,999 students making it a very large-sized institution.


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

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


Universidade Federal do Maranhão's Control Type Control Type

Universidade Federal do Maranhão is a public higher education institution.


Universidade Federal do Maranhão's Entity Type Entity Type

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


Universidade Federal do Maranhão's Campus Setting Campus Setting

Not reported


Universidade Federal do Maranhão's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.


Religious Affiliation

Universidade Federal do Maranhão 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 Maranhão's main facilities:


Universidade Federal do Maranhão's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library.


Universidade Federal do Maranhão's Housing University Housing

Not reported


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

Not reported



University Services

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


Universidade Federal do Maranhão's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Not reported

Universidade Federal do Maranhão's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Not reported

Universidade Federal do Maranhão's Distance Learning Distance Learning

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


Universidade Federal do Maranhão's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported

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

Universidade Federal do Maranhão is legally recognized and/or institutionally 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 Maranhão'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).



Tip: search for Universidade Federal do Maranhão's accreditations with the uniRank Search Engine

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 Maranhão'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

Not available; please use the Feedback/Error report form to submit a list of Universidade Federal do Maranhão's official first-level 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

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


Facebook Facebook

Universidade Federal do Maranhão's Facebook page Universidade Federal do Maranhão's official Facebook page

Twitter X (Twitter)

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

YouTube YouTube

Universidade Federal do Maranhão's YouTube channel Universidade Federal do Maranhão's official YouTube channel

Instagram Instagram

Universidade Federal do Maranhão's Instagram page Universidade Federal do Maranhão's official Instagram channel

LinkedIn LinkedIn

Universidade Federal do Maranhão's main LinkedIn profile

TikTok TikTok

n.a.

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.


Country Featured Universities

Unlock your University's potential: spotlight your Institution on UniRank for leads, local recognition and branding. Enquiry now to feature your University here.

Related Resources

Feedback, Errors and Update

We appreciate your feedback and error reports. Universidade Federal do Maranhão's official representatives can claim this institution and request to update this entire university profile free of charge by clicking on UPDATE ALL

Feedback / Error UPDATE ALL

Site last updated: Wednesday, 28 August 2024

© uniRank since 2005