Information is exploratory. For accurate information, refer to the official website of the school.
About UFMA
Universidade Federal do Maranhão (UFMA) — public non-profit university. It is located in Sao Luis, Brazil. The higher education institution was founded not so long ago — in 1966. As a part of Conselho de Reitores das Universidades Brasileiras (CRUB), Rede Nacional de Extensão (RENEX), UFMA is actively building the academic environment in Brazil.
The university is in top-1500 of the independent international ranking THE.
UFMA conducts research in many fields of study. For more information, visit the official site.
At UFMA, the academic calendar is divided into two semesters. However, tuition fees are calculated per year. Tuition fees here are different for locals and foreigners. For locals, it starts from 170 USD, and for foreigners — a minimum of 1,000 USD. The cost of education and the availability of scholarships can be checked on the official website.
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
Local170USD/year
Foreign1,000USD/year
Master
Local170USD/year
Foreign1,000USD/year
Bachelor degree at UFMA
Enrollment in a bachelor's program at UFMA is based on the results of entrance exams.
The campus of the educational institution is located in Sao Luis. The university has a library where students can do their homework, write scientific papers or just read interesting books. The university cares about the physical health of students, so it provides a number of athletic opportunities: sports grounds and various clubs.
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. We talk about other options for immigration in our article.
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