Universidade Federal dos Vales do Jequitinhonha e Mucuri

Founded in 1953, Universidade Federal dos Vales do Jequitinhonha e Mucuri (Federal University of the Valleys of Jequitinhonha and Mucuri) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large town of Diamantina (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Minas Gerais. Officially recognized by the Ministério da Educação, Brazil (Ministry of Education of Brazil), Universidade Federal dos Vales do Jequitinhonha e Mucuri (UFVJM) is a medium-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 9,000-9,999 students) coeducational Brazilian higher education institution. Universidade Federal dos Vales do Jequitinhonha e Mucuri (UFVJM) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), 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 67 years old Brazilian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The admission rate range is 70-80% making this Brazilian higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UFVJM also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.