Universidade Federal de Alfenas (UNIFAL)

Overview

Universidade Federal de Alfenas (UNIFAL) is a public university located in Alfenas, Minas Gerais, Brazil. Established in 1914 as Escola Prática de Agricultura, it was restructured as a federal university in 2005. UNIFAL offers healthcare programs and has an enrollment of approximately 7,000 students across all programs. Specific enrollment numbers for the medical school are not publicly available.

Programs Offered

UNIFAL provides the following healthcare programs:
– Medicine
– Pharmacy
– Nursing
– Physiotherapy

Accreditation

UNIFAL is accredited by the Brazilian Ministry of Education (MEC), ensuring compliance with national educational standards.

Rankings

As of 2023, UNIFAL is not ranked in the QS World University Rankings.

Tuition Fees

Undergraduate programs, including medical and health-related programs, are free of charge as UNIFAL is a public university.

Application Requirements

Prospective students must meet the following criteria:
– Hold a high school diploma or equivalent.
– Complete the Vestibular (UNIFAL entrance exam) or ENEM (National High School Exam).
– Provide proof of Portuguese proficiency (for international students).
– Submit an application form and pay the application fee.

Admissions

The medical program typically begins in March each year. UNIFAL admits students of all genders and welcomes international applicants.

Enrollment

UNIFAL has a total enrollment of approximately 7,000 students across all programs. Specific enrollment numbers for the medical school are not publicly available.

Contact Information

For further inquiries, contact the admissions office at:
Email: prograd@unifal-mg.edu.br

Note

For the most accurate and updated information, it is recommended to contact the university directly.