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Federal Rural University of the Semiarid Region

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world rank  4380

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Overview

Founded in 1967, the Universidade Federal Rural do Semi-Árido (Federal Rural University of the Semiarid Region) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the medium city of Mossoró (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Rio Grande do Norte. This institution also has branch campuses in Angicos, Caraubas and Pau dos Ferros. Officially recognized by the Ministério da Educação, Brazil (Ministry of Education of Brazil), Universidade Federal Rural do Semi-Árido (UFERSA) is a medium-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 9,000-9,999 students) coeducational Brazilian higher education institution. Universidade Federal Rural do Semi-Árido (UFERSA) 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 and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 10-19% making this Brazilian higher education organization an extremely selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UFERSA 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

Federal Rural University of the Semiarid Region's Control Typepublic

Entity

Federal Rural University of the Semiarid Region's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Federal Rural University of the Semiarid Region' Size by Total Enrollmentmedium-sized

Selectivity

Federal Rural University of the Semiarid Region's Selectivity by Acceptance Rateextremely selective

University Profile

Name (English)
Name Federal Rural University of the Semiarid Region
Colours Yellow and green
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Campus Location

Address BR 110, Km 47 s/n - Presidente Costa e Silva
Mossoró
59625-900 Rio Grande do Norte
Brazil
Federal Rural University of the Semiarid Region Phone Number +55 (84) 3317 8224
Federal Rural University of the Semiarid Region Fax Number +55 (84) 3317 8228
Other locations Angicos, Caraubas and Pau dos Ferros

Federal Rural University of the Semiarid Region'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 Rural University of the Semiarid Region'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 Rural University of the Semiarid Region's academic range and degree level offering.




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Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

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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 Rural University of the Semiarid Region'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 Rural University of the Semiarid Region.

Federal Rural University of the Semiarid Region: 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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Admission Info

Introduction

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Admission Policy

uniRank publishes below some basic Federal Rural University of the Semiarid Region's admission information.

Federal Rural University of the Semiarid Region's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


Federal Rural University of the Semiarid Region's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Has Federal Rural University of the Semiarid Region a selective admission policy? Yes, based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Federal Rural University of the Semiarid Region's acceptance rate range is 10-19% making this institution an extremely selective higher education institution.


Federal Rural University of the Semiarid Region's International Students Admission International Students Admission

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


Federal Rural University of the Semiarid Region's Admission Office Admission Office

BR 110, Km 47
Mossoró 59625-900
(84) 3315 1741
(84) 3317 8226

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Profile and Size

Introduction

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Profile and Size

uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for Federal Rural University of the Semiarid Region.

Federal Rural University of the Semiarid Region's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Federal Rural University of the Semiarid Region has an enrollment range of 9,000-9,999 students making it a medium-sized institution.


Federal Rural University of the Semiarid Region's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution has a range of 800-899 academic employees (Faculty).


Federal Rural University of the Semiarid Region's Control Type Control Type

Federal Rural University of the Semiarid Region is a public higher education institution.


Federal Rural University of the Semiarid Region's Entity Type Entity Type

Federal Rural University of the Semiarid Region is a non-profit higher education institution.


Federal Rural University of the Semiarid Region's Campus Setting Campus Setting

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


Federal Rural University of the Semiarid Region's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.


Religious Affiliation

Federal Rural University of the Semiarid Region does not have any religious affiliation.


Facilities and Services

Introduction

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University Facilities

uniRank provides below an overview of Federal Rural University of the Semiarid Region's main facilities:


Federal Rural University of the Semiarid Region's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library. Visit Federal Rural University of the Semiarid Region's Library


Federal Rural University of the Semiarid Region's Housing University Housing

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


Federal Rural University of the Semiarid Region'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 Federal Rural University of the Semiarid Region's main services:


Federal Rural University of the Semiarid Region'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.

Federal Rural University of the Semiarid Region's Study Abroad Study Abroad

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

Federal Rural University of the Semiarid Region's Distance Learning Distance Learning

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


Federal Rural University of the Semiarid Region's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported

Federal Rural University of the Semiarid Region'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 Rural University of the Semiarid Region's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Accreditation or Recognition

Federal Rural University of the Semiarid Region is legally recognized and/or accredited by: Ministério da Educação, Brazil

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1967


Programmatic or Specialized Accreditations

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Affiliations and Memberships

Introduction

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Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Federal Rural University of the Semiarid Region'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)

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

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Social Media

Introduction

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Social Media

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Twitter Twitter

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LinkedIn LinkedIn

Federal Rural University of the Semiarid Region's main LinkedIn profile

TikTok TikTok

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Free Online Courses

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