Information is exploratory. For accurate information, refer to the official website of the school.
About UFPE
Federal University of Pernambuco (UFPE) — public non-profit university. It is located in Recife, Brazil. UFPE was founded in 0, which makes it one of the oldest institutions in the country. As an active member of Conselho de Reitores das Universidades Brasileiras (CRUB), Rede Nacional de Extensão (RENEX), Fórum das Assessorias das Universidades Brasileiras para Assuntos Internacionais (FAUBAI), Associação Nacional dos Dirigentes das Instituições Federais de Ensino Superior (ANDIFES), Grupo Tordesillas, Associação das Universidades de Língua Portuguesa (AULP), Organização Universitária Interamericana (OUI), Associação de Universidades Latino-Americanas (AULA), UNIVERSIA, Grupo Coimbra de Universidades Brasileiras, UNIREDE, UFPE is participating in developing the academic environment.
The university is among the top-1000 best institutions in the word, according to QS International Ranking. The university is in top-1200 of the independent international ranking THE.
UFPE conducts research in many fields of study. For more information, visit the official site.
The academic calendar at UFPE is divided into two semesters, as in many other universities in Brazil. For convenience, tuition fees are calculated per year. Tuition fees here are different for locals and foreigners. For locals, it starts from 195 USD, and for foreigners — a minimum of 1,000 USD. On the official website of the university, you can find all the up-to-date information on tuition fees and available scholarships.
When choosing an educational institution, it is necessary to take into account additional costs: accommodation, transportation, educational materials, meals and personal expenses.
Academic calendar
Semesters
Bachelor
Local195USD/year
Foreign1,000USD/year
Master
Foreign1,000USD/year
Bachelor degree at UFPE
In order to enter a bachelor's program, applicants must successfully pass the entrance exams.
The campus of UFPE is located in Recife. The urban campus is suitable for those students who, firstly, are used to independence, and secondly, cannot imagine their life without the hustle and bustle of a big metropolis.
Students have access to the extensive scientific library of the university. The collection of scientific papers helps them in conducting research. The university provides students with many opportunities to play sports and maintain their own physical fitness. For this, the university has sports grounds and clubs. Not only locals study at UFPE, but also students from other countries. The variety of cultures represented broadens the horizons of students and fills student life with all sorts of activities, the purpose of which is cultural exchange.
Campus Type
Urban
Library
Yes
Sport Facilities
Yes
What to do after graduation
If you want to stay in Brazil after graduation, one of your options is to apply for a work visa. To do this, you need to get an offer from an employer. Look for more immigration options in our article.
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