Founded in 1960, Universidade Federal Fluminense (UFF) is a public institution, part of the Brazilian federal higher education system. Its headquarters are located in the city of Niterói and its campuses can be found in various parts of the state of Rio de Janeiro, as a result of a strong decentralization policy.

Founded in 1960, the Universidade Federal Fluminense (UFF) is a public institution, part of the Brazilian federal higher education system. Its headquarters are located in the city of Niterói and its campuses can be found in various parts of the state of Rio de Janeiro, as a result of a strong decentralization policy.

Before coming to Brazil, all international students and researchers (regardless of length of stay) must apply for a student Visa (VITEM IV) at the nearest Brazilian embassy or consulate in conformity with present Brazilian immigration legislation.

Along with international organizations and other brazilian universities, UFF promotes aid and language policies through their professsors and administrative structure.

Step 1 Refer to the following website to find out whether your course and study field are offered at UFF. Step 2 Make sure there is a Mobility Agreement between your institution and UFF. If not, it is advisable to contact your International Office about the possibility of their signing an agreement with UFF. Step 3

Fundada em 1960, a Universidade Federal Fluminense (UFF) é uma instituição pública, parte do sistema de ensino superior federal do Brasil. Sua sede está localizada na cidade de Niterói e seus campi podem ser encontrados em várias outras cidades do estado do Rio de Janeiro, como resultado de uma forte política de descentralização.

In order to increase the number of opportunities for non-Portuguese-speaking students at UFF, our university has introduced the UFF International Labs Project involving laboratories and research groups in various fields of study.

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UFF is the main cultural scene in Niterói, with an Arts Center – comprising a theater, a movie theater, an art gallery and a photography gallery – that hosts international festivals and has always been praised by its high-quality equipment and spaces.

Despite the oscillations in the levels of progression of COVID-19 in Brazil in recent months, the Universidade Federal Fluminense has kept active several actions aimed at facing the pandemic and reducing its impact on society.