Federal University of Santa Maria

Federal University of Santa Maria (UFSM) - public higher education institution in Brazil. UFSM was established in 1960. It has an urban campus located in Santa Maria.

University ranking. Federal University of Santa Maria is among top 20 universities of Brazil. Federal University of Santa Maria is in the top 5% according to the international rankings.

Application process and the cost of tuition. The students must pass examinations in order to enroll to the university. Academic year of the university consists of two semesters. 1,000 USD/год. UFSM students can take their studies to the next level and obtain a master’s degree for 1,000 USD per year. Even though the tuition fees are not that high, the students still can apply for scholarship. The university offers online degree programs. This format proved to be quite popular among the students. Before starting to plan your education at UFSM read more information on the official website http://www.ufsm.br.

The composition of the university. Federal University of Santa Maria is classified as a large university with more than 21,000 concurrent students. Foreign citizens can also apply to the university. The teaching staff consists of more than 1500 specialists. UFSM has international student exchange programs between partner universities. More information regarding the life of the university can be found on its social media pages:Linkedin.

Infrastructure of UFSM. The university has a functioning library. The university also provides dormitories for those who need them. It is a member of Conselho de Reitores das Universidades Brasileiras (CRUB), as well as Rede Nacional de Extensão (RENEX).