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Federal University of Ceará

country rank  19
world rank  956

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Overview

Founded in 1954, the Universidade Federal do Ceará (Federal University of Ceará) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the metropolis of Fortaleza (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Ceara. Officially recognized by the Ministério da Educação, Brazil (Ministry of Education of Brazil), Universidade Federal do Ceará (UFC) is a very large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 40,000-44,999 students) coeducational Brazilian higher education institution. Universidade Federal do Ceará (UFC) 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 69-year-old Brazilian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UFC also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

Federal University of Ceará's Control Typepublic

Entity

Federal University of Ceará's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Federal University of Ceará' Size by Total Enrollmentvery large-sized

Selectivity

Federal University of Ceará's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratenot reported

University Profile

Name (English)
Name Federal University of Ceará
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Campus Location

Address Avenida da Universidade 2853, Benfica
Fortaleza
60020-181 Ceara
Brazil
Federal University of Ceará Phone Number +55 (85) 3366 7301
Federal University of Ceará Fax Number +55 (85) 3366 9513

Federal University of Ceará's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View

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 Federal University of Ceará'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 Federal University of Ceará's academic range and degree level offering.




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Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

here. In case they are not available yet, you can search for them using our powered by Google. We continually update our database with university programs and courses worldwide, thanks to the assistance of university representatives.

You can also explore our new A-Z Guide to 8,100 University Programs, Courses and Degrees to learn more about study outlines and typical duration, tuition ranges, career prospects, salary expectations of each course/program/degree.

Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees represent the cost that a student is billed by a university for one academic year of full-time study. Check out our guide article on tuition fees and financial aid options to gain further insights.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Federal University of Ceará'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 Federal University of Ceará.

Federal University of Ceará: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students
0-999 US$
(0-910 Euro)
Not reported
International
students
0-999 US$
(0-910 Euro)
Not reported

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Admission Info

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 Policy

uniRank publishes below some basic Federal University of Ceará's admission information.

Federal University of Ceará's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


Federal University of Ceará's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Has Federal University of Ceará a selective admission policy? Yes, based on entrance examinations.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Federal University of Ceará's acceptance rate range is not reported.


Federal University of Ceará's International Students Admission International Students Admission

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

Universidade Federal do Ceará has more than 400 international students.

Federal University of Ceará's Admission Office Admission Office






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Profile and Size

Introduction

When deciding on a university or evaluating its worth, university size and profile hold significance. Here are potential reasons why university size and profile can influence students' choices.


Profile and Size

uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for Federal University of Ceará.

Federal University of Ceará's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Federal University of Ceará has an enrollment range of 40,000-44,999 students making it a very large-sized institution.


Federal University of Ceará's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution has a range of 2,000-2,499 academic employees (Faculty).


Federal University of Ceará's Control Type Control Type

Federal University of Ceará is a public higher education institution.


Federal University of Ceará's Entity Type Entity Type

Federal University of Ceará is a non-profit higher education institution.


Federal University of Ceará's Campus Setting Campus Setting

Not reported


Federal University of Ceará's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

Not reported


Religious Affiliation

Federal University of Ceará does not have any religious affiliation.


Facilities and Services

Introduction

Curious about the most prevalent university facilities and services? Delve into our two guide articles on University Facilities and University Services for more insights.


University Facilities

uniRank provides below an overview of Federal University of Ceará's main facilities:


Federal University of Ceará's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library. Visit Federal University of Ceará's Library


Federal University of Ceará's Housing University Housing

Not reported


Federal University of Ceará's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Not reported


University Services

uniRank provides below an overview of Federal University of Ceará's main services:


Federal University of Ceará's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Not reported

Federal University of Ceará's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Not reported

Federal University of Ceará's Distance Learning Distance Learning

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


Federal University of Ceará's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported

Federal University of Ceará's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


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Accreditation and Recognition

Introduction

Various countries have diverse types of legal recognition and quality assessment for higher education institutions, depending on their legal and higher education systems... explore our article on university accreditation and recognition for further information.


Federal University of Ceará's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Accreditation or Recognition

Federal University of Ceará is legally recognized and/or accredited by: Ministério da Educação, Brazil


Programmatic or Specialized Accreditations

Not available; please use the Feedback/Error report form at the end of this page to submit a list of Federal University of Ceará's official programmatic or specialized accreditations. If you are an official representative of this university you can also claim and update this entire university profile free of charge (UPDATE ALL).



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Affiliations and Memberships

Introduction

University affiliations and memberships with external organizations can hold significance for various reasons... explore our article on university affiliations and memberships for further insights.


Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Federal University of Ceará'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 Divisions

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of disciplines and fields of study 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 Divisions

uniRank shows a diagram of the first-level academic divisions of the Federal University of Ceará 's organizational structure; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.


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Social Media

Introduction

Social media can be a powerful tool for Universities to communicate with current students, alumni, faculty, staff and the wider community. But how can social media be important for prospective students? Read our article about the importance of Social Media for universities and prospective students to learn more.


Social Media

uniRank publishes brief reviews, rankings and metrics of some Federal University of Ceará's social media channels as a starting point for comparison and an additional selection tool for potential applicants.


Facebook Facebook

Federal University of Ceará's Facebook page Federal University of Ceará's official Facebook page

Twitter Twitter

Federal University of Ceará's Twitter page Federal University of Ceará's official Twitter page

YouTube YouTube

Federal University of Ceará's YouTube channel Federal University of Ceará's official YouTube channel

Instagram Instagram

Federal University of Ceará's Instagram page Federal University of Ceará's official Instagram channel

LinkedIn LinkedIn

Federal University of Ceará's main LinkedIn profile

TikTok TikTok

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Free Online Courses

Open Education Global Open Education Global

This higher education institution is not a member of the Open Education Global (OEGlobal) organization that is developing, implementing and supporting free open education and free online courses. View a list of Open Education Global members by country.

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