Quick Summary
Since 1927, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais has been one of Brazil's prominent publics, based in Belo Horizonte. Ranked #494 globally by QS World University Rankings 2026, it enrolls 52400 students including 2.8% from outside Brazil. Known for strengths in Life Sciences, Medicine, Agriculture, it maintains an acceptance rate of 4.5%.
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Institutional Profile
Who they are
Consistently ranked among the top 3 universities in Brazil, offering free high-quality education and premier research facilities.
Subject Strengths
Life SciencesMedicineAgricultureEngineeringArts and HumanitiesDentistryPharmacy
Founded1927
TypePublic
Total Students52400
Intl Students2.8%
Faculty Ratio15
CampusUrban/Suburban
Campus Size8.8 million square meters
Affiliated HospitalsHospital das Clรญnicas da UFMG,Hospital Risoleta Tolentino Neves,Unidade de Pronto Atendimento Centro-Sul
AccreditationMinistry of Education (MEC), Brazil
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Global Standing
Three independent ranking systems
QS World 2026
#494
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
Bachelor's,Licentiate,Master's,Doctorate,Post-doctorate,Specialization
Programs
85
PhD Programs
14
Online Programs
920
Research Centers
Very High
Research Output
Ministry of Education (MEC), Brazil
Accreditation
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Admissions Brief
What it takes to get in
Entry Requirements
Acceptance Rate4.5%
IELTS6.5
TOEFL80
Min GPANot Available
GRENot Available
GMATNot Available
SATNot Available
ACTNot Available
Key Dates
FALLApplication Deadline ยท January (SISU Enrollment)
SPRINGApplication Deadline ยท June (SISU Enrollment)
MAR-APRDecisions Released
Required Documents
TranscriptsSOPEnglish ScoresLORsPassport
Insider Tip
Admission for domestic students is based primarily on the ENEM exam score via the SISU system. International students should apply through the PEC-G or PEC-PG programs for degree-seeking roles.
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Cost Ledger
Amounts in Brazilian Real
Living Cost
R$28,000/yr
per year ยท BRL
Total Estimated Annual Cost
R$28,000/yr
tuition + living + essentials ยท BRL
Scholarships AvailableAvailable
Avg Scholarship$1,200
Financial AidAvailable
Work-StudyAvailable
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Featured & Popular Programs
A sample from Bachelor's,Licentiate,Master's,Doctorate,Post-doctorate,Specialization programs total
| Program | Level | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Medicine | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
| Law | MASTER | 1-2 YRS |
| Computer Science | PHD | 3-5 YRS |
| Electrical Engineering | MBA | 12-24 MO |
| Social Communication | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
| Veterinary Medicine | MASTER | 1-2 YRS |
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Career Outcomes
Where graduates land
$15,000
Average Salary After Graduation
88%
Employment Rate
Internship PlacementHighly integrated with the MG technological hub and government agencies.
Industry Connections
GoogleFiat Chrysler AutomobilesValePetrobrasGerdauCemig
Notable Alumni
Dilma Rousseff,Juscelino Kubitschek,Tancredo Neves,Carlos Drummond de Andrade,Samuel Rosa
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Campus & Student Life
Life beyond lectures
Housing
On-campus available
Sports Facilities
CTE (Sports Training Center), Olympic-sized pools, athletics track, and multiple gymnasiums.
Student Clubs
DCE UFMG,Junior Enterprises,University Athletics,Academic Directories,Cultural Groups
Library Resources
University Library System (BU) comprising 25 libraries and over 1.2 million physical and digital volumes.
Exchange Programs
Available
Summer Programs
Available