Campus Location
The Universidade Federal Fluminense (UFF) Faculdade de Medicina is located in Niterói, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Healthcare Programs Offered
The faculty offers the following programs:
– Medicine (Undergraduate Medical Program).
– Nursing.
– Dentistry.
– Physical Therapy.
– Speech Therapy.
– Postgraduate programs in various medical and health sciences fields.
Accreditation Status and Type
The institution is accredited by the Brazilian Ministry of Education (MEC) and is recognized by the World Directory of Medical Schools (WDOMS).
QS World Ranking
Universidade Federal Fluminense (UFF) is ranked 1201–1400 in the QS World University Rankings 2024.
Enrollment Numbers
Exact enrollment figures for the medical program are not publicly available. UFF as a whole has approximately 50,000 students across all its programs.
Tuition Fees
- Tuition is free for domestic students, as it is a public university.
- International students may be required to pay administrative fees.
Application Requirements
To apply, candidates must:
– Complete secondary education (Brazilian high school diploma or equivalent).
– Achieve qualifying scores in the Vestibular (Brazilian university entrance exam) or ENEM (National High School Exam).
– Demonstrate proficiency in Portuguese, which is mandatory for non-native speakers.
Year Established
UFF was established in 1960.
Medical Program Start Date
The medical program began in 1961.
Gender Admitted
Both male and female students are admitted to the programs.
Foreign Students Admitted
Foreign students are eligible for admission but must meet specific requirements, including Portuguese language proficiency and validation of academic credentials.
Admissions Contact Information
For admissions inquiries, contact: dac@medicina.uff.br.
For further details or updated information, it is recommended to contact the university directly or visit their official website.