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Universidade Federal de Santa Maria
Campus Sede da UFSM em Santa Maria, Santa Maria Brazil
# 1201-1400QS World University Rankings
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The Universidade Federal de Santa Maria (UFSM) is a prestigious tuition-free university located in an attractive medium-sized city in southern Brazil. The region is known for its safety, stunning beauty, high quality of life, diverse culture and friendly people. The region is considered a prominent center for paleontology and boasts two UNESCO Geoparks. It is located near Argentina and Uruguay. In 2023, UFSM was ranked 13th among Brazilian Federal Universities. UFSM offers a wide variety of programs, with 130 undergraduate programs. UFSM’s undergraduate degree programs are divided into the following major areas of knowledge: Agricultural and Animal Sciences, Health Sciences, Natural and Exact Sciences, Humanities and Social Sciences, Languages and Arts, Education and Technology. The university prides itself on its commitment to providing a comprehensive education that encompasses a broad range of fields. The university has a student body of approximately 27,000 undergraduate students enrolled in programs offered across its four campuses, with over 4,000 students enrolled in 108 graduate programs. UFSM has a reputation for excellence in research, with cutting-edge laboratories, a technology park, and a large campus with vast areas for field research. The university also has a teaching hospital and veterinary hospital, providing excellent hands-on training opportunities for students. The total area of the university is 4,604 acres, making it one of the largest and most comprehensive universities in Brazil.
About Universidade Federal de Santa Maria
The Universidade Federal de Santa Maria (UFSM) is a prestigious tuition-free university located in an attractive medium-sized city in southern Brazil. The region is known for its safety, stunning beauty, high quality of life, diverse culture and friendly people. The region is considered a prominent center for paleontology and boasts two UNESCO Geoparks. It is located near Argentina and Uruguay. In 2023, UFSM was ranked 13th among Brazilian Federal Universities. UFSM offers a wide variety of programs, with 130 undergraduate programs. UFSM’s undergraduate degree programs are divided into the following major areas of knowledge: Agricultural and Animal Sciences, Health Sciences, Natural and Exact Sciences, Humanities and Social Sciences, Languages and Arts, Education and Technology. The university prides itself on its commitment to providing a comprehensive education that encompasses a broad range of fields. The university has a student body of approximately 27,000 undergraduate students enrolled in programs offered across its four campuses, with over 4,000 students enrolled in 108 graduate programs. UFSM has a reputation for excellence in research, with cutting-edge laboratories, a technology park, and a large campus with vast areas for field research. The university also has a teaching hospital and veterinary hospital, providing excellent hands-on training opportunities for students. The total area of the university is 4,604 acres, making it one of the largest and most comprehensive universities in Brazil.
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Universidade Federal de Santa Maria is one of the top public universities in Santa Maria, Brazil. It is ranked #1201-1400 in QS World University Rankings 2025.
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