Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul

About

Located in Porto Alegre, Brazil, the Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul is a prominent federal research institution renowned nationally and internationally for its strong programs in engineering, health sciences, and computer science. As an international student, you will experience a vibrant campus life anchored by its comprehensive Portuguese-as-a-second-language courses and a dedicated international relations office that assists with cultural adaptation and administrative integration. While most undergraduate degree programs are taught in Portuguese, the university offers various research opportunities and specific postgraduate modules accessible to English speakers. A distinctive characteristic of UFRGS is its deep integration into the cultural and economic fabric of southern Brazil, granting students unique access to regional innovation hubs and community outreach projects.

Background

The Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul (Portuguese: Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, UFRGS, commonly known as its former abbreviation, URGS) is a Brazilian public federal research university based in Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul. UFRGS is among the largest and highest-rated universities in Brazil, having one of the largest number of scientific publications. From 2012 to 2019, the university was elected as the best federal university of Brazil. UFRGS has over 31,000 undergraduate students, over 12,000 graduate students, and more than 2,600 faculty members. As a Brazilian public federal institution, students do not pay tuition fees to enroll in courses offered by the university. Among the main alumni affiliated with UFRGS, there are three former presidents of Brazil, former state governors, former members of the Supreme Federal Court, members of the Brazilian Academy of Letters and important Brazilian actors, musicians and journalists.

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