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149

Accredited universities

107 · 42

Public · private

Cities

Subject areas

Portuguese

Languages of instruction on record

149

Verified in last 12 mo

Federal University of Bahia (UFBA)

Salvador · public · Portuguese

SubjectsArts & Humanities · Science · Engineering & Technology · Business & Management · Medicine & Health Sciences · Social Sciences · Law · Education · Computer Science & IT · Agriculture & Environmental Studies · Architecture & Design · Mathematics & Statistics

Accreditation: Ministry of Education (MEC), Brazil — e-MEC official registry. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-17.
English: Instruction is primarily in Portuguese; some graduate programmes accept IELTS/TOEFL. Portuguese proficiency is generally required.
Tuition: Public federal and state universities are tuition-free but highly competitive (ENEM/SISU or vestibular); private institutions charge tuition. Confirm fees and pathway directly.
Scholarships
Contact: University contact page
Deadlines: View official deadlinesAdmission cycles and deadlines vary by programme; check the official site / e-MEC.

The Federal University of Bahia (UFBA) is a major comprehensive federal university in north-eastern Brazil. Verify current MEC recognition via the official e-MEC registry and that the qualification is recognised in your target country before enrolling; instruction is in Portuguese.

Official website →Admissions →Scholarships info →

Federal University of Minas Gerais (UFMG)

Belo Horizonte · public · Portuguese

Accreditation: Ministry of Education (MEC), Brazil — e-MEC official registry. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-17.
English: Instruction is primarily in Portuguese; some graduate programmes accept IELTS/TOEFL. Portuguese proficiency is generally required.
Tuition: Public federal and state universities are tuition-free but highly competitive (ENEM/SISU or vestibular); private institutions charge tuition. Confirm fees and pathway directly.
Scholarships
Contact: University contact page
Deadlines: View official deadlinesAdmission cycles and deadlines vary by programme; check the official site / e-MEC.

The Federal University of Minas Gerais (UFMG) is a major comprehensive federal research university. Verify current MEC recognition via the official e-MEC registry and that the qualification is recognised in your target country before enrolling; instruction is in Portuguese.

Official website →Admissions →Scholarships info →

Federal University of Paraná (UFPR)

Curitiba · public · Portuguese

Accreditation: Ministry of Education (MEC), Brazil — e-MEC official registry. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-17.
English: Instruction is primarily in Portuguese; some graduate programmes accept IELTS/TOEFL. Portuguese proficiency is generally required.
Tuition: Public federal and state universities are tuition-free but highly competitive (ENEM/SISU or vestibular); private institutions charge tuition. Confirm fees and pathway directly.
Scholarships
Contact: University contact page
Deadlines: View official deadlinesAdmission cycles and deadlines vary by programme; check the official site / e-MEC.

The Federal University of Paraná (UFPR) is one of Brazil's oldest federal universities. Verify current MEC recognition via the official e-MEC registry and that the qualification is recognised in your target country before enrolling; instruction is in Portuguese.

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Federal University of Pernambuco (UFPE)

Recife · public · Portuguese

Accreditation: Ministry of Education (MEC), Brazil — e-MEC official registry. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-17.
English: Instruction is primarily in Portuguese; some graduate programmes accept IELTS/TOEFL. Portuguese proficiency is generally required.
Tuition: Public federal and state universities are tuition-free but highly competitive (ENEM/SISU or vestibular); private institutions charge tuition. Confirm fees and pathway directly.
Scholarships
Contact: University contact page
Deadlines: View official deadlinesAdmission cycles and deadlines vary by programme; check the official site / e-MEC.

The Federal University of Pernambuco (UFPE) is a major comprehensive federal university in north-eastern Brazil. Verify current MEC recognition via the official e-MEC registry and that the qualification is recognised in your target country before enrolling; instruction is in Portuguese.

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Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ)

Rio de Janeiro · public · Portuguese

SubjectsArts & Humanities · Science · Engineering & Technology · Medicine & Health Sciences · Law · Architecture & Design

Accreditation: Ministry of Education (MEC), Brazil — e-MEC official registry. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-17.
English: Instruction is primarily in Portuguese; some graduate programmes accept IELTS/TOEFL. Portuguese proficiency is generally required.
Tuition: Public federal and state universities are tuition-free but highly competitive (ENEM/SISU or vestibular); private institutions charge tuition. Confirm fees and pathway directly.
Scholarships
Contact: University contact page
Email: acesso@ufrj.br
Phone: +55 21 3938-9600
Deadlines: View official deadlinesAdmission cycles and deadlines vary by programme; check the official site / e-MEC.

The Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ) is one of Brazil's oldest and largest federal universities. Verify current MEC recognition via the official e-MEC registry and that the qualification is recognised in your target country before enrolling; instruction is in Portuguese.

Official website →Admissions →Scholarships info →

Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS)

Porto Alegre · public · Portuguese

Accreditation: Ministry of Education (MEC), Brazil — e-MEC official registry. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-17.
English: Instruction is primarily in Portuguese; some graduate programmes accept IELTS/TOEFL. Portuguese proficiency is generally required.
Tuition: Public federal and state universities are tuition-free but highly competitive (ENEM/SISU or vestibular); private institutions charge tuition. Confirm fees and pathway directly.
Scholarships
Contact: University contact page
Deadlines: View official deadlinesAdmission cycles and deadlines vary by programme; check the official site / e-MEC.

The Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS) is a major comprehensive federal research university in southern Brazil. Verify current MEC recognition via the official e-MEC registry and that the qualification is recognised in your target country before enrolling; instruction is in Portuguese.

Official website →Admissions →Scholarships info →

Federal University of Santa Catarina (UFSC)

Florianópolis · public · Portuguese

Accreditation: Ministry of Education (MEC), Brazil — e-MEC official registry. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-17.
English: Instruction is primarily in Portuguese; some graduate programmes accept IELTS/TOEFL. Portuguese proficiency is generally required.
Tuition: Public federal and state universities are tuition-free but highly competitive (ENEM/SISU or vestibular); private institutions charge tuition. Confirm fees and pathway directly.
Scholarships
Contact: University contact page
Deadlines: View official deadlinesAdmission cycles and deadlines vary by programme; check the official site / e-MEC.

The Federal University of Santa Catarina (UFSC) is a major comprehensive federal research university. Verify current MEC recognition via the official e-MEC registry and that the qualification is recognised in your target country before enrolling; instruction is in Portuguese.

Official website →Admissions →Scholarships info →

Insper Institute of Education and Research

São Paulo · private · Portuguese

SubjectsBusiness & Management · Social Sciences · Law · Engineering & Technology · Computer Science & IT

Accreditation: Ministry of Education (MEC), Brazil — e-MEC official registry. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-17.
English: Instruction is primarily in Portuguese; some graduate programmes accept IELTS/TOEFL. Portuguese proficiency is generally required.
Tuition: Public federal and state universities are tuition-free but highly competitive (ENEM/SISU or vestibular); private institutions charge tuition. Confirm fees and pathway directly.
Scholarships
Contact: University contact page
Deadlines: View official deadlinesAdmission cycles and deadlines vary by programme; check the official site / e-MEC.

Insper is a recognised private institution in São Paulo specialised in business, economics, law and engineering. Verify current MEC recognition via the official e-MEC registry and that the qualification is recognised in your target country before enrolling; instruction is in Portuguese.

Official website →Admissions →Scholarships info →

Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro (PUC-Rio)

Rio de Janeiro · private · Portuguese

Accreditation: Ministry of Education (MEC), Brazil — e-MEC official registry. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-17.
English: Instruction is primarily in Portuguese; some graduate programmes accept IELTS/TOEFL. Portuguese proficiency is generally required.
Tuition: Public federal and state universities are tuition-free but highly competitive (ENEM/SISU or vestibular); private institutions charge tuition. Confirm fees and pathway directly.
Scholarships
Contact: University contact page
Deadlines: View official deadlinesAdmission cycles and deadlines vary by programme; check the official site / e-MEC.

PUC-Rio is a leading private Catholic research university in Rio de Janeiro. Verify current MEC recognition via the official e-MEC registry and that the qualification is recognised in your target country before enrolling; instruction is in Portuguese.

Official website →Admissions →Scholarships info →

Pontifícia Universidade Católica de Campinas (PUC-Campinas)

Campinas · private · Portuguese

SubjectsMedicine & Health Sciences · Engineering & Technology · Law · Social Sciences · Business & Management

Accreditation: Ministério da Educação (MEC) / e-MEC — reconhece e regula as universidades no Brasil. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-08-08.

Catholic university in the Campinas metropolitan region. Reportedly founded 1941 (per public sources). Private university in Campinas, Brazil; MEC-recognised.