Founded in 1960, Universidade Federal de Goiás (Federal University of Goiás) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the suburban setting of the metropolis of Goiânia (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Goias. Officially recognized by the Ministério da Educação, Brazil (Ministry of Education of Brazil), Universidade Federal de Goiás (UFG) is a large (uniRank enrollment range: 20,000-24,999 students) coeducational Brazilian higher education institution. Universidade Federal de Goiás (UFG) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 59 years old Brazilian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UFG also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.
