General Information
The Federal University of Goiás was founded in 1960 with 102 undergraduate courses and more than 28 thousand students
General News
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Location
The Federal University of Goiás is present in the cities of Goiânia, Aparecida de Goiânia and Goiás
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Institutional Video
In addition to graduation, UFG offers 78 graduate courses between masters, doctorates and professional master's degrees
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Doctorate
International level graduate programs inEcology and Evolution and Geography
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Master's
UFG has 75 graduate programs, including 38 Doctorate courses and 69 Master's courses
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Undergraduate Courses
UFG have 145 undergraduate Programs
Research and Innovation
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Technology Park
High-tech center for academic research and for private companies and industries
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Research Groups
1880 faculty members own a PHD
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Center for Entrepreneurship and Incubation
Looking to develop the entrepreneur that can both create a new business and promote entrepreneuring actions in other spaces and situations
Campus Life
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Immersion Course: Portuguese classes for foreigners
The course will take place from March 5th to 15th, 2024.
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Typical food and places to eat in Goiânia
In addition to the University Cafeteria, there are other food options on the UFG campuses in Goiânia.
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Temporary Accommodations
Here are some hotel and Airbnb suggestions for temporary housing and stays. The Internacional Relations Secretariat (SRI) does not assume responsibility for any unforeseen events or bad experiences that may occur in these locations.
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Phone number and mobile Internet in Brazil
You can make a subscription for a mobile phone plan and acquire a Brazilian cell phone number or you can avoid giving up of your current number from your home country by buying a virtual chip/card (e-SIM).
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Health Services
The public health system in Brazil is universal, known as SUS (Sitema Único de Saúde - Health Unic System). This means that anyone, even migrants, can use it if necessary. However, the purchase of health insurance is mandatory for your period at UFG.
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How to complete your Registration in the University
Your enrollment at UFG will be done automatically after submitting all your basic documents (passport, visa and health insurance) and arriving in Brazil. We will send you by email about your registration number.
After registration, it is important that your advisor enrolls you in your subjects/classes, so that your registration/enrollment is ACTIVE and you have full access to UFG's features. -
Residency Permit
For stays longer than 90 days, you must obtain a residency permit, even if your is valid for a longer term.
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Important Documents: Brazilian ID number
Learn how to get your CPF Number!
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University Cafeteria
UFG has three Cafeterias (commonly called by the students as RU, as the acronyms of the name in Portuguese: Restaurante Universitário). Wich one is located in one of the three UFG Campi.
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City of Goiás
Goiás was recognized as a Cultural and Historical Site by the UNESCO, in 2001
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Campus Goiânia
Goiânia has approximately 1,40 million inhabitants, and its strategic location makes it a reference point for industry and services
Localização
Regional Goiânia
Regional Goiás
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Câmpus Samambaia
Avenida Esperança s/n
Câmpus Colemar Natal e Silva
5ª Avenida - Setor Leste Universitário
Câmpus Aparecida de Goiânia
R. Mucuri, s/n - St. Conde dos Arcos, Aparecida de Goiânia - GO, 74968-755
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Avenida Bom Pastor, S/n - Setor Areião, Goiás