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Universidade Federal do Amazonas

country rank  42
world rank  1858

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Overview

Founded in 1909, the Universidade Federal do Amazonas (Federal University of Amazonas) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Manaus (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Amazonas. This institution also has branch campuses in Benjamin Constant, Coari, Humaitá, Itacoatiara and Parintins. Officially recognized by the Ministério da Educação, Brazil (Ministry of Education of Brazil), Universidade Federal do Amazonas (UFAM) is a large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 25,000-29,999 students) coeducational Brazilian higher education institution. Universidade Federal do Amazonas (UFAM) 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 115-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. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UFAM also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, 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 Federal do Amazonas's Control Typepublic

Entity

Universidade Federal do Amazonas's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Universidade Federal do Amazonas' Size by Total Enrollmentlarge-sized

Selectivity

Universidade Federal do Amazonas's Selectivity by Acceptance Rateaveragely selective

University Identity

Name
Name (English) Federal University of Amazonas
Acronym UFAM
Founded 1909
Motto In universa scientia veritas
Colours Green and white
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University Location

Address Avenida Rodrigo Otávio 6200 - Campus Universitário - Coroado II
Manaus
69077-000 Amazonas
Brazil
Universidade Federal do Amazonas's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
Universidade Federal do Amazonas Phone Number +55 (92) 3305 4313
Universidade Federal do Amazonas Fax Number +55 (92) 3305 4313
Other locations Benjamin Constant, Coari, Humaitá, Itacoatiara and Parintins

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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 Federal do Amazonas'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 Amazonas'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 Federal do Amazonas'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 Amazonas.

Universidade Federal do Amazonas: 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 Federal do Amazonas's admission information.

Universidade Federal do Amazonas's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


Universidade Federal do Amazonas's Admission Selection Admission Selection

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


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Universidade Federal do Amazonas's acceptance rate range is 40-49% making this institution an averagely selective higher education institution.


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

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


Universidade Federal do Amazonas's Admission Office Admission Office

Campus Universitário, Avenida General Rodrigo Octávio Jordão Ramos, 3000, Coroado
Manaus 69077-000
(92) 3305 4199


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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 Federal do Amazonas.

Universidade Federal do Amazonas's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Universidade Federal do Amazonas has an enrollment range of 25,000-29,999 students making it a large-sized institution.


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

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


Universidade Federal do Amazonas's Control Type Control Type

Universidade Federal do Amazonas is a public higher education institution.


Universidade Federal do Amazonas's Entity Type Entity Type

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


Universidade Federal do Amazonas's Campus Setting Campus Setting

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


Universidade Federal do Amazonas's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.


Religious Affiliation

Universidade Federal do Amazonas does not have any religious affiliation.


Facilities and Services

Introduction

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University Facilities

uniRank provides below an overview of Universidade Federal do Amazonas's main facilities:


Universidade Federal do Amazonas's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library. Visit Universidade Federal do Amazonas's Library


Universidade Federal do Amazonas's Housing University Housing

This institution provides housing services such as on-campus residences or dormitories.


Universidade Federal do Amazonas'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 Federal do Amazonas's main services:


Universidade Federal do Amazonas'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 Federal do Amazonas's Study Abroad Study Abroad

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

Universidade Federal do Amazonas's Distance Learning Distance Learning

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


Universidade Federal do Amazonas's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported

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

Universidade Federal do Amazonas is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Ministério da Educação, Brazil

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1949


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 Federal do Amazonas'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

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Social Media

Introduction

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Social Media

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YouTube YouTube

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Instagram Instagram

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LinkedIn LinkedIn

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Free Online Courses

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