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Universidade de Passo Fundo

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world rank  3272

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Overview

Established in 1968, the Universidade de Passo Fundo (University of Passo Fundo) is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Passo Fundo (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Rio Grande do Sul. Officially recognized by the Ministério da Educação, Brazil (Ministry of Education of Brazil), Universidade de Passo Fundo (UPF) is a large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 10,000-14,999 students) coeducational Brazilian higher education institution. Universidade de Passo Fundo (UPF) 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 56-year-old Brazilian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The acceptance rate range is 90-99% making this Brazilian higher education organization a least selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. UPF also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

Universidade de Passo Fundo's Control Typeprivate

Entity

Universidade de Passo Fundo's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Universidade de Passo Fundo' Size by Total Enrollmentlarge-sized

Selectivity

Universidade de Passo Fundo's Selectivity by Acceptance Rateleast selective

University Identity

Name
Name (English) University of Passo Fundo
Acronym UPF
Founded 1968
Motto Conhecimento é a nossa natureza.
Knowledge is our nature.
Colours Green, orange and red
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University Location

Address UPF Campus Passo Fundo - Campus I s/n - Br 285 - Km 171 - São José
Passo Fundo
99052-900 Rio Grande do Sul
Brazil
Universidade de Passo Fundo's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
Universidade de Passo Fundo Phone Number +55 (54) 3316 8117
Universidade de Passo Fundo Fax Number +55 (54) 3311 1307

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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

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Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following Universidade de Passo Fundo'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 Passo Fundo's academic range and degree level offering.




Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

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Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Universidade de Passo Fundo'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 Passo Fundo.

Universidade de Passo Fundo: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

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Admissions

Introduction

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Admission Information

uniRank publishes below some basic Universidade de Passo Fundo's admission information.

Universidade de Passo Fundo's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


Universidade de Passo Fundo's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Has Universidade de Passo Fundo a selective admission policy? Yes, based on entrance examinations.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Universidade de Passo Fundo's acceptance rate range is 90-99% making this institution a least selective higher education institution.


Universidade de Passo Fundo's International Students Admission International Students Admission

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


Universidade de Passo Fundo's Admission Office Admission Office

Campus I, BR 285, São José
Passo Fundo 99052-900
(54) 3316 8117


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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 Passo Fundo.

Universidade de Passo Fundo's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

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


Universidade de Passo Fundo's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution has a range of 400-499 academic employees (Faculty).


Universidade de Passo Fundo's Control Type Control Type

Universidade de Passo Fundo is a private higher education institution.


Universidade de Passo Fundo's Entity Type Entity Type

Universidade de Passo Fundo is a non-profit higher education institution.


Universidade de Passo Fundo's Campus Setting Campus Setting

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


Universidade de Passo Fundo's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.


Religious Affiliation

Universidade de Passo Fundo does not have any religious affiliation.


Facilities and Services

Introduction

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University Facilities

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Universidade de Passo Fundo's Library University Library

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Universidade de Passo Fundo's Housing University Housing

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Universidade de Passo Fundo'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 Passo Fundo's main services:


Universidade de Passo Fundo's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Not reported

Universidade de Passo Fundo's Study Abroad Study Abroad

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

Universidade de Passo Fundo's Distance Learning Distance Learning

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


Universidade de Passo Fundo's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

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

Universidade de Passo Fundo'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

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Universidade de Passo Fundo's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

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

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1968


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Universidade de Passo Fundo's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • Sistema de Acreditación Regional del MERCOSUR (ARCUSUR)


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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)
  • Consórcio das Universidades Comunitárias Gaúchas (COMUNG)

Academic Structure

Introduction

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Academic Structure

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Social Media

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Social Media

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