Universidade Federal de Santa Maria

The Universidade Federal de Santa Maria (UFSM) is a prestigious tuition-free university located in an attractive medium-sized city in southern Brazil. The region is known for its safety, stunning beauty, high quality of life, diverse culture and friendly people. The region is considered a prominent center for paleontology and boasts two UNESCO Geoparks. It is located near Argentina and Uruguay. In 2023, UFSM was ranked 13th among Brazilian Federal Universities. UFSM offers a wide variety of programs, with 130 undergraduate programs. UFSM’s undergraduate degree programs are divided into the following major areas of knowledge: Agricultural and Animal Sciences, Health Sciences, Natural and Exact Sciences, Humanities and Social Sciences, Languages and Arts, Education and Technology. The university prides itself on its commitment to providing a comprehensive education that encompasses a broad range of fields. The university has a student body of approximately 27,000 undergraduate students enrolled in programs offered across its four campuses, with over 4,000 students enrolled in 108 graduate programs. UFSM has a reputation for excellence in research, with cutting-edge laboratories, a technology park, and a large campus with vast areas for field research. The university also has a teaching hospital and veterinary hospital, providing excellent hands-on training opportunities for students. The total area of the university is 4,604 acres, making it one of the largest and most comprehensive universities in Brazil.