Quick Summary
Public in Porto Alegre, Brazil — Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, est. 1934. Ranked #491 globally by QS World University Rankings 2026, it enrolls 43500 students including 2.1% from outside Brazil. Known for strengths in Agriculture and Forestry, Engineering - Chemical, Dentistry, it maintains an acceptance rate of 11.5%.
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Institutional Profile
Who they are
Consistently ranked as one of Brazil's top federal universities, offering tuition-free world-class education and leading research output in Latin America.
Subject Strengths
Agriculture and ForestryEngineering - ChemicalDentistryVeterinary SciencePhysics and Astronomy
Founded1934
TypePublic
Total Students43500
Intl Students2.1%
Faculty Ratio14.2
CampusUrban
Campus Size2200 hectares
Affiliated HospitalsHospital de Clínicas de Porto Alegre (HCPA)
AccreditationMinistério da Educação (MEC)
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Global Standing
Three independent ranking systems
QS World 2026
#491
Quacquarelli Symonds
Times Higher Ed
#601-800
THE World University
ARWU Shanghai
#401-500
Academic Ranking
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Academics & Research
What you can study
94
Programs
76
PhD Programs
12
Online Programs
540
Research Centers
Very High
Research Output
Ministério da Educação (MEC)
Accreditation
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Admissions Brief
What it takes to get in
Entry Requirements
Acceptance Rate11.5%
IELTSNot Available
TOEFLNot Available
Min GPANot Available
GRENot Available
GMATNot Available
SATNot Available
ACTNot Available
Key Dates
FALLApplication Deadline · December
SPRINGApplication Deadline · July
MAR-APRDecisions Released
Required Documents
TranscriptsSOPEnglish ScoresLORsPassport
Insider Tip
Admission is primarily through the Vestibular entrance exam or the SISU system using ENEM scores. High performance in Portuguese and Mathematics is critical for competitive courses.
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Cost Ledger
Amounts in Brazilian Real
Living Cost
R$27,000/yr
per year · BRL
Application Fee
$35
one time · USD
Total Estimated Annual Cost
R$27,180/yr
tuition + living + essentials · BRL
Scholarships AvailableAvailable
Avg Scholarship$950
Financial AidAvailable
Work-StudyAvailable
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Featured & Popular Programs
A sample from 94 programs total
| Program | Level | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Medicine | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
| Law | MASTER | 1-2 YRS |
| Civil Engineering | PHD | 3-5 YRS |
| Architecture | MBA | 12-24 MO |
| Business Administration | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
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Career Outcomes
Where graduates land
$17,500
Average Salary After Graduation
82%
Employment Rate
Internship PlacementVery High
Industry Connections
Strong partnerships with local tech parks and national energy companies.
Notable Alumni
Getúlio Vargas, Dilma Rousseff, João Goulart, Elis Regina
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Campus & Student Life
Life beyond lectures
Housing
On-campus available
Sports Facilities
Olympic-sized swimming pools, multi-sport courts, specialized fitness centers
Student Clubs
Academic directories, athletic associations, junior companies, theater groups
Library Resources
System of 32 libraries with over 1.2 million items
Exchange Programs
Available
Summer Programs
Not Available