Quick Summary
Situated in Florianópolis, Brazil, Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina is a public established in 1960. Ranked #801-850 globally by QS World University Rankings 2026, it enrolls 45000 students including 2.1% from outside Brazil. Known for strengths in Engineering - Mineral & Mining, Agriculture & Forestry, Architecture, it maintains an acceptance rate of 12%.
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Institutional Profile
Who they are
One of the top 10 universities in Brazil, offering free high-quality education in a coastal city known as a technological and innovation hub.
Subject Strengths
Engineering - Mineral & MiningAgriculture & ForestryArchitecturePharmacyMechanical Engineering
Founded1960
TypePublic
Total Students45000
Intl Students2.1%
Faculty Ratio14.5
CampusMulti-campus
Campus Size11,400,000 square meters
Affiliated HospitalsHospital Universitário Polydoro Ernani de São Thiago (HU-UFSC)
Accreditationundefined
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Global Standing
Three independent ranking systems
QS World 2026
#801-850
Quacquarelli Symonds
Times Higher Ed
#801-1000
THE World University
ARWU Shanghai
#601-700
Academic Ranking
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Academics & Research
What you can study
Undergraduate,Masters,Doctorate,Post-doctorate,Specialization
Programs
95
PhD Programs
Available
Online Programs
540
Research Centers
Very High
Research Output
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Accreditation
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Admissions Brief
What it takes to get in
Entry Requirements
Acceptance Rate12%
IELTSNot Available
TOEFLNot Available
Min GPANot Available
GRENot Available
GMATNot Available
SATNot Available
ACTNot Available
Key Dates
FALLApplication Deadline · October (Vestibular)
SPRINGApplication Deadline · May
MAR-APRDecisions Released
Required Documents
TranscriptsSOPEnglish ScoresLORsPassport
Insider Tip
Focus on the Vestibular UFSC exam which has a unique scoring system; high performance in Physics and Mathematics is critical for Engineering candidates.
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Cost Ledger
Amounts in Brazilian Real
Living Cost
R$32,500/yr
per year · BRL
Application Fee
$35
one time · USD
Total Estimated Annual Cost
R$32,684/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 Undergraduate,Masters,Doctorate,Post-doctorate,Specialization programs total
| Program | Level | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Medicine | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
| Law | MASTER | 1-2 YRS |
| Mechanical Engineering | PHD | 3-5 YRS |
| Architecture | MBA | 12-24 MO |
| International Relations | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
| Computer Science | MASTER | 1-2 YRS |
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Career Outcomes
Where graduates land
$14,500
Average Salary After Graduation
88%
Employment Rate
Internship PlacementHigh placement in Florianopolis technology hub
Industry Connections
Strong ties with ACATE (Associação Catarinense de Tecnologia) and EMBRAPII.
Notable Alumni
Esperidião Amin, Sônia Bridi, Zininho
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Campus & Student Life
Life beyond lectures
Housing
On-campus available
Sports Facilities
Olympic swimming pool, track and field, multisport gymnasiums
Student Clubs
DAs (Academic Directories), Junior Companies, Atléticas, PET groups
Library Resources
Biblioteca Universitária (BU) system with over 1 million volumes and digital access
Exchange Programs
SINTER international exchange agreements with over 300 universities
Summer Programs
Available