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Universidade Federal de Juiz de Fora

1501+
World University Rankings 2025
1001–1500th
Impact Rankings 2024
63rd
Latin America Rankings 2023
Rua José Lourenco Kelmer, Juiz de Fora, 36036-330, Brazil

About Universidade Federal de Juiz de Fora

The Federal University of Juiz de Fora (UFJF) was established in 1960 as Brazil’s second federal university to be built in a rural area. It has become a leading university in business, design, innovation, science, and technology. The university is frequently ranked among the best universities in Latin America.

UFJF’s main campus is located in Juiz de Fora, a city in the state of Minas Gerais. The city sits deep in the Paraibuna River valley and is the centre of a highly developed agricultural region producing bananas, coffee, rice, sugarcane and other crops and livestock. Juiz de Fora is also known for manufacturing plastics and textiles. UFJF has a second campus in the city of Governador Valadares, another agricultural trade hub.

There are currently 93 undergraduate courses available at the university, as well as 36 masters programmes and 17 doctorate degrees. According to the General Index of Courses published by the Ministry of Education in 2015, UFJF’s undergraduate courses are among the top eight in Brazil. Some of these include architecture and urban planning, biological sciences, and electrical engineering.

For students seeking to take a break from their studies, the university offers several leisure areas. UFJF’s Sensorial Garden allows visitors to escape their ordinary routine in favour of relaxation. The garden is divided into four parts, air, earth, fire, and water, so that visitors can enjoy a variety of flowers and plants. The university’s Botanic Garden is located in the Atlantic Forest, providing an authentic experience for visitors to truly immerse themselves in nature.

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Key statistics

  • 23,831
    Number of FTE Students
    (1)
  • 24%
    Proportion of ISR Publications
    (1)
  • 49 : 51
    Student Ratio of Females to Males
    (1)
  • 0%
    Percentage of International Students
    (1)
  • 14.3
    No. of students per staff
    (1)
Based on data collected for the (1) 2025 World University Rankings

Subjects taught at Universidade Federal de Juiz de Fora

  • Clinical, pre-clinical & health

    • Medicine & Dentistry
    • Other Health
  • Business & economics

    • Business & Management
    • Accounting & Finance
    • Economics & Econometrics
  • Life sciences

    • Veterinary Science
    • Biological Sciences
    • Sport Science
  • Engineering & technology

    • General Engineering
    • Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering
    • Civil Engineering
    • Electrical & Electronic Engineering
  • Psychology

    • Psychology
  • Computer science

    • Computer Science
  • Social sciences

    • Geography
    • Sociology
    • Communication & Media Studies
  • Arts & humanities

    • Art, Performing Arts & Design
    • Architecture
    • History, Philosophy & Theology
    • Languages, Literature & Linguistics
  • Law

    • Law
  • Physical sciences

    • Chemistry
    • Physics & Astronomy
    • Mathematics & Statistics
  • Education

    • Education