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.
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medium-sized
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extremely selective
Name (English) | Federal Rural University of the Semiarid Region |
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Name | Federal Rural University of the Semiarid Region |
Colours | Yellow and green |
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Address | BR 110, Km 47 s/n - Presidente Costa e Silva Mossoró 59625-900 Rio Grande do Norte Brazil |
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+55 (84) 3317 8224 | |
+55 (84) 3317 8228 | |
Other locations | Angicos, Caraubas and Pau dos Ferros |
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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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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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uniRank publishes below some basic Federal Rural University of the Semiarid Region's admission information.
This institution admits Men and Women (coed).
Has Federal Rural University of the Semiarid Region a selective admission policy? Yes, based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.
Federal Rural University of the Semiarid Region's acceptance rate range is 10-19% making this institution an extremely selective higher education institution.
International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.
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uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for Federal Rural University of the Semiarid Region.
Federal Rural University of the Semiarid Region has an enrollment range of 9,000-9,999 students making it a medium-sized institution.
This institution has a range of 800-899 academic employees (Faculty).
Federal Rural University of the Semiarid Region is a public higher education institution.
Federal Rural University of the Semiarid Region 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.
Federal Rural University of the Semiarid Region does not have any religious affiliation.
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uniRank provides below an overview of Federal Rural University of the Semiarid Region'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 Federal Rural University of the Semiarid Region'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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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
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