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Universidade de Caxias do Sul

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world rank  2722

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Overview

Founded in 1967, the Universidade de Caxias do Sul (University of Caxias do Sul) is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Caxias do Sul (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Rio Grande do Sul. This institution also has branch campuses in Bento Gonçalves, Vacaria, Canela, Farroupilha, Guaporé, Nova Prata and São Sebastião do Caí. Officially recognized by the Ministério da Educação, Brazil (Ministry of Education of Brazil), Universidade de Caxias do Sul (UCS) is a large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 10,000-14,999 students) coeducational Brazilian higher education institution. Universidade de Caxias do Sul (UCS) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as 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 57-year-old Brazilian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The acceptance rate range is 70-79% making this Brazilian higher education organization a moderately selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UCS also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, 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

Universidade de Caxias do Sul's Control Typeprivate

Entity

Universidade de Caxias do Sul's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Universidade de Caxias do Sul' Size by Total Enrollmentlarge-sized

Selectivity

Universidade de Caxias do Sul's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratemoderately selective

University Identity

Name
Name (English) University of Caxias do Sul
Acronym UCS
Founded 1967
Motto Pés na Região. Olhos no Mundo.
Feet in the Region. Eyes in the world
Colours Blue, red and white
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University Location

Address Rua Francisco Getúlio Vargas 1130 - Bloco A - Petrópolis
Caxias do Sul
95070-560 Rio Grande do Sul
Brazil
Universidade de Caxias do Sul's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
Universidade de Caxias do Sul Phone Number +55 (54) 3218 2318
Universidade de Caxias do Sul Fax Number +55 (54) 3218 2115
Other locations Bento Gonçalves, Vacaria, Canela, Farroupilha, Guaporé, Nova Prata and São Sebastião do Caí

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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 de Caxias do Sul'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 de Caxias do Sul'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 de Caxias do Sul'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 de Caxias do Sul.

Universidade de Caxias do Sul: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students
2,500-4,999 US$
(2,280-4,555 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 de Caxias do Sul's admission information.

Universidade de Caxias do Sul's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


Universidade de Caxias do Sul's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Has Universidade de Caxias do Sul a selective admission policy? Yes, based on entrance examinations.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Universidade de Caxias do Sul's acceptance rate range is 70-79% making this institution a moderately selective higher education institution.


Universidade de Caxias do Sul's International Students Admission International Students Admission

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


Universidade de Caxias do Sul's Admission Office Admission Office

Rua Francisco Getúlio Vargas 1130
Caxias do Sul 95070-560
(54) 3218 2100


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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 de Caxias do Sul.

Universidade de Caxias do Sul's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Universidade de Caxias do Sul has an enrollment range of 10,000-14,999 students making it a large-sized institution.


Universidade de Caxias do Sul's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution has a range of 500-599 academic employees (Faculty).


Universidade de Caxias do Sul's Control Type Control Type

Universidade de Caxias do Sul is a private higher education institution.


Universidade de Caxias do Sul's Entity Type Entity Type

Universidade de Caxias do Sul is a non-profit higher education institution.


Universidade de Caxias do Sul's Campus Setting Campus Setting

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


Universidade de Caxias do Sul's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.


Religious Affiliation

Universidade de Caxias do Sul 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 de Caxias do Sul's main facilities:


Universidade de Caxias do Sul's Library University Library

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Universidade de Caxias do Sul's Housing University Housing

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Universidade de Caxias do Sul'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 de Caxias do Sul's main services:


Universidade de Caxias do Sul'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.

Universidade de Caxias do Sul's Study Abroad Study Abroad

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

Universidade de Caxias do Sul's Distance Learning Distance Learning

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


Universidade de Caxias do Sul's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

This institution offers students academic guidance and support to assist them in their academic pursuits.

Universidade de Caxias do Sul's Career Services Career Services

This institution offers career counseling, career assessments, job and internship postings, career events, alumni networking or other career-related services to assist students transition successfully from academic life to professional life.


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 de Caxias do Sul's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Universidade de Caxias do Sul is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Ministério da Educação, Brazil

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1967


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

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Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

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Affiliations and Memberships

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  • Conselho de Reitores das Universidades Brasileiras (CRUB)
  • Organización Universitaria Interamericana (OUI)
  • Associação das Universidades de Língua Portuguesa (AULP)

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

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Social Media

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Social Media

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