Quick Summary
Situated in Natal, Brazil, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte is a public established in 1958. Ranked #1001-1200 globally by QS World University Rankings 2026, it enrolls 43500 students including 1.2% from outside Brazil. Known for strengths in Dentistry, Pharmacy, Education, it maintains an acceptance rate of 15%.
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Institutional Profile
Who they are
UFRN is a leading research university in Northern/Northeastern Brazil, offering free high-quality education and a strong focus on innovation and regional development.
Subject Strengths
DentistryPharmacyEducationEngineering - MechanicalAeronautical & Manufacturing
Founded1958
TypePublic
Total Students43500
Intl Students1.2%
Faculty Ratio17.5
CampusUrban
Campus Size700 hectares
Affiliated HospitalsHospital Universitário Onofre Lopes (HUOL), Maternidade Escola Januário Cicco (MEJC), Hospital Universitário Ana Bezerra (HUAB)
AccreditationMinistério da Educação (MEC)
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Global Standing
Three independent ranking systems
QS World 2026
#1001-1200
Quacquarelli Symonds
Times Higher Ed
#1201–1500
THE World University
ARWU Shanghai
#801-900
Academic Ranking
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Academics & Research
What you can study
115
Programs
52
PhD Programs
10
Online Programs
85
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 Rate15%
IELTSNot Available
TOEFLNot Available
Min GPANot Available
GRENot Available
GMATNot Available
SATNot Available
ACTNot Available
Key Dates
FALLApplication Deadline · January (SiSU Cycle)
SPRINGApplication Deadline · June (SiSU Cycle)
MAR-APRDecisions Released
Required Documents
TranscriptsSOPEnglish ScoresLORsPassport
Insider Tip
Admission is primarily based on the ENEM (National High School Exam) score through the SiSU system. International students should look for the PEC-G program.
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Cost Ledger
Amounts in Brazilian Real
Living Cost
R$30,000/yr
per year · BRL
Total Estimated Annual Cost
R$30,000/yr
tuition + living + essentials · BRL
Scholarships AvailableAvailable
Avg Scholarship$1,200
Financial AidAvailable
Work-StudyAvailable
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Featured & Popular Programs
A sample from 115 programs total
| Program | Level | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Medicine | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
| Law | MASTER | 1-2 YRS |
| Civil Engineering | PHD | 3-5 YRS |
| Computer Science | MBA | 12-24 MO |
| Nursing | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
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Career Outcomes
Where graduates land
$14,000
Average Salary After Graduation
78%
Employment Rate
Internship Placement85
Industry Connections
Strong links with Petrobrasrenewable energy sector (wind power)and regional health clusters.
Notable Alumni
Fátima Bezerra, Garibaldi Alves Filho, Zila Mamede
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Campus & Student Life
Life beyond lectures
Housing
On-campus available
Sports Facilities
Olympic-sized pool, athletics track, multi-purpose gyms, football fields
Student Clubs
Central de Centros Acadêmicos, athletic associations, research groups, junior enterprises
Library Resources
Sistema de Bibliotecas (SISBI/UFRN) with over 500,000 volumes and extensive digital access
Exchange Programs
Erasmus+, Santander Universities, BRAFITEC, BRAMEX
Summer Programs
Not Available