Federal Rural University of Pernambuco

Federal Rural University of Pernambuco (UFRPE) - public higher education institution in Brazil. UFRPE began its academic activity in1914. The main building of the university proudly stands in Recife inside an urban campus.

Application process and the cost of tuition. When considering an applicant the deciding factor is always his/hers academic performance. Federal Rural University of Pernambuco divides its academic year into semesters. UFRPE has affordable bachelor’s programs that cost less than 1,000 USD/year. Those who wish to continue their studies at a master’s level should expect to spend at least 1,000 USD per year. Despite the tuition gees being quite low, the students often participate in scholarship programs. The university also offers an online format of study for the students who are interested. When planning your education, please, consult the official website of the university http://www.ufrpe.br.

The composition of the university. Being a medium scale university, Federal Rural University of Pernambuco teaches more than 14 thousand students. Both citizens and foreigners are able to apply. To ensure that the quality of education stays high the university has an academic staff consisting of more than 1400 specialists. UFRPE has exchange agreements with many educational institutions. You can follow the university on social media to learn more about its life: Twitter, Facebook, Linkedin.

Infrastructure of UFRPE. The students have access to the university’s library. Students can apply for a dormitory. It is worth noting that in addition to being a part of the Conselho de Reitores das Universidades Brasileiras (CRUB), the university also has a membership in the Rede Nacional de Extensão (RENEX) and OpenCourseWare Consortium (OCW).