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.
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averagely selective
Name | Universidade Federal do Amazonas |
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Name (English) | Federal University of Amazonas |
Acronym | UFAM |
Founded | 1909 |
Motto | In universa scientia veritas |
Colours | Green and white |
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Address | Avenida Rodrigo Otávio 6200 - Campus Universitário - Coroado II Manaus 69077-000 Amazonas Brazil |
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+55 (92) 3305 4313 | |
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Other locations | Benjamin Constant, Coari, Humaitá, Itacoatiara and Parintins |
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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.
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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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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.
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This institution admits Men and Women (coed).
Has Universidade Federal do Amazonas a selective admission policy? Yes, based on entrance examinations.
Universidade Federal do Amazonas's acceptance rate range is 40-49% making this institution an averagely selective higher education institution.
International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.
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Universidade Federal do Amazonas has an enrollment range of 25,000-29,999 students making it a large-sized institution.
This institution has a range of 1,500-1,999 academic employees (Faculty).
Universidade Federal do Amazonas is a public higher education institution.
Universidade Federal do Amazonas is a non-profit higher education institution.
This institution's main campus is located in a Urban setting.
This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.
Universidade Federal do Amazonas does not have any religious affiliation.
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uniRank provides below an overview of Universidade Federal do Amazonas's main facilities:
This institution has a physical Library.
This institution provides housing services such as on-campus residences or dormitories.
This institution features sporting facilities and organizes sports activities for its students.
uniRank provides below an overview of Universidade Federal do Amazonas's main services:
This institution offers one or more of the following financial aid for eligible students: scholarships, grants, loans, tuition waivers, emergency financial aid etc.
This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.
This institution provides a distance learning mode for certain programs or courses.
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Universidade Federal do Amazonas is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Ministério da Educação, Brazil
Year of first Recognition or Accreditation
1949
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