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
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University Identity
| Name | Universidade de Caxias do Sul  |
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| 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 |
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+55 (54) 3218 2318 |
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+55 (54) 3218 2115 |
| Other locations | Bento Gonçalves, Vacaria, Canela, Farroupilha, Guaporé, Nova Prata and São Sebastião do Caí |
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Social Media
uniRank publishes brief reviews, rankings and metrics of some Universidade de Caxias do Sul's social media channels as a starting point for comparison and an additional selection tool for potential applicants.
Universidade de Caxias do Sul's Facebook page
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