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Universidade Estadual do Rio Grande do Sul

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world rank  7190

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Overview

Founded in 2001, the Universidade Estadual do Rio Grande do Sul (State University of Rio Grande do Sul) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Porto Alegre (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Rio Grande do Sul. This institution also has a branch campus in 24 other locations statewide. Officially recognized by the Ministério da Educação, Brazil (Ministry of Education of Brazil), Universidade Estadual do Rio Grande do Sul (UERGS) is a large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 15,000-19,999 students) coeducational Brazilian higher education institution. Universidade Estadual do Rio Grande do Sul (UERGS) 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 22-year-old Brazilian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The acceptance rate range is 40-49% making this Brazilian higher education organization an averagely selective institution. UERGS also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

Universidade Estadual do Rio Grande do Sul's Control Typepublic

Entity

Universidade Estadual do Rio Grande do Sul's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Universidade Estadual do Rio Grande do Sul' Size by Total Enrollmentlarge-sized

Selectivity

Universidade Estadual do Rio Grande do Sul's Selectivity by Acceptance Rateaveragely selective

University Identity

Name
Name (English) State University of Rio Grande do Sul
Acronym UERGS
Founded 2001
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University Location

Address Rua Sete de Setembro, 1156 - Centro
Porto Alegre
90010-191 Rio Grande do Sul
Brazil
Universidade Estadual do Rio Grande do Sul's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
Universidade Estadual do Rio Grande do Sul Phone Number +55 (51) 3288 9000
Universidade Estadual do Rio Grande do Sul Fax Number +55 (51) 3288 9010
Other locations 24 other locations statewide

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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 Estadual do Rio Grande 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 Estadual do Rio Grande 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 Estadual do Rio Grande 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 Estadual do Rio Grande do Sul.

Universidade Estadual do Rio Grande do Sul: 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 Estadual do Rio Grande do Sul's admission information.

Universidade Estadual do Rio Grande do Sul's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


Universidade Estadual do Rio Grande do Sul's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Has Universidade Estadual do Rio Grande do Sul a selective admission policy? Yes, based on entrance examinations.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Universidade Estadual do Rio Grande do Sul's acceptance rate range is 40-49% making this institution an averagely selective higher education institution.


Universidade Estadual do Rio Grande do Sul's International Students Admission International Students Admission

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


Universidade Estadual do Rio Grande do Sul's Admission Office Admission Office

Rua Sete de Setembro, 1156
Porto Alegre 90010-191
(51) 3288 9000


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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 Estadual do Rio Grande do Sul.

Universidade Estadual do Rio Grande do Sul's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Universidade Estadual do Rio Grande do Sul has an enrollment range of 15,000-19,999 students making it a large-sized institution.


Universidade Estadual do Rio Grande do Sul's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution has a range of 200-299 academic employees (Faculty).


Universidade Estadual do Rio Grande do Sul's Control Type Control Type

Universidade Estadual do Rio Grande do Sul is a public higher education institution.


Universidade Estadual do Rio Grande do Sul's Entity Type Entity Type

Universidade Estadual do Rio Grande do Sul is a non-profit higher education institution.


Universidade Estadual do Rio Grande do Sul's Campus Setting Campus Setting

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


Universidade Estadual do Rio Grande do Sul's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.


Religious Affiliation

Universidade Estadual do Rio Grande 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 Estadual do Rio Grande do Sul's main facilities:


Universidade Estadual do Rio Grande do Sul's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library.


Universidade Estadual do Rio Grande do Sul's Housing University Housing

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Universidade Estadual do Rio Grande do Sul's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

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University Services

uniRank provides below an overview of Universidade Estadual do Rio Grande do Sul's main services:


Universidade Estadual do Rio Grande do Sul's Financial Aid Financial Aid

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Universidade Estadual do Rio Grande do Sul's Study Abroad Study Abroad

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

Universidade Estadual do Rio Grande do Sul's Distance Learning Distance Learning

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Universidade Estadual do Rio Grande do Sul's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

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Universidade Estadual do Rio Grande do Sul's Career Services Career Services

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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 Estadual do Rio Grande do Sul's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Universidade Estadual do Rio Grande do Sul is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Ministério da Educação, Brazil

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

2002


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 Estadual do Rio Grande do Sul's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • Rede Nacional de Extensão (RENEX)
  • Associação Brasileira dos Reitores das Universidades Estaduais e Municipais (ABRUEM)

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

Introduction

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Social Media

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