Federal University of Goias

Brazil

Federal University of Goias History                                          

Federal University of Goias abbreviated as UFG is a Brazilian public higher education institution located in Goiania, Goias State. The university was established after the merger of number of ambler institutions in 1960 and currently enrols over 21000 undergraduate and graduate students. 

Federal University of Goias Programs, Courses, and Schools

Federal University of Goias offers a range of programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels in subjects such as Business Administration, Performing Arts, Visual Arts, Architecture, Urban Studies, Agronomy, Library Sciences, Biotechnology, Biomedicine, Biology, and Accountancy.

Federal University of Goias also offers programs in Computer Sciences, Law, Graphic Design, Dance and Drama, Economics, Accounting and Finance, Nursing, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Sciences Engineering, and Software Engineering.

Federal University of Goias Campuses

Federal University of Goias has an urban campus located in the city of Goiania in the state of Goias, Brazil. The university also runs two smaller campuses in Catalao and Jatai. In addition to that the university also manages a 144 hectares Biological Reserve in Mossamedes and offers modern facilities to its students.

Federal University of Goias offers facilities such as classrooms, lecture halls, research and engineering labs, and well stocked libraries in addition to sports courts and grounds, fitness and health centre, meeting rooms, dining options, shop and bookstore, student accommodation, and recreational facilities.

Federal University of Goias Achievements

Federal University of Goias is ranked 42nd in Latin America Rankings 2020 published by Times Higher Education. The university is also placed in 1001+ bracket in Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2021.

Federal University of Goias is also ranked 104th in QS LatAm Rankings 2020 and is placed amongst top 600 universities in the world in QS World University Rankings by subject. The university is also accredited by CRUB, Ministry of Education of Brazil, and RENEX.

Federal University of Goias USP

Federal University of Goias has its own radio and TV station which not only caters to the local community but also acts as a training center for media and communication students. The university also offers a few distance learning programs and ample internship opportunities.

Federal University of Goias boasts of a low student to faculty ratio of 13:1 and has a high acceptance rate. The university also offers tuition fee waivers in form of scholarships and grants in addition to numerous study abroad programs at its partner institutions in Latin America, Europe, and Asia.

Federal University of Goias Notable Alumni

Iris Rezende (Brazilian Politician), Roselma Lucchese (Researcher), Marconi Perillo (Brazilian Politician), and Helter Duarte (Brazilian journalist).