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Belo Horizonte, Brazil
801–1000th in World University Rankings 2026
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About Federal University of Minas Gerais

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While the first higher learning education centre in the Brazilian state of Minas Gerais was created in 1839, the modern day Federal University of Minas Gerais was founded in 1927. Upon its inception UMG combined a number of schools in the area in fields of law, medicine and engineering.

More recently established courses are agronomy, performing arts, computational mathematics, and automation. 

UMG is located in the east Brazilian city of Belo Horizonte, a marvel of urban planning modelled around Washington D.C. The city also has a strong footballing culture, having been a host city in the 1950 and 2014 World Cups. A key conduit for travel in and out of the city is Confins International Airport, located on the city outskirts. 

Sitting below the equator, the UMG holds its winter festival every July. The celebration brings together artists from across Brazil and the world to engage in courses, workshops and street exhibitions. 

Every year there is also a "Knowledge Week" on campus, with the aim of sharing information and developments across different academic branches at the university. Graduates can also sign up to Academic Enrichment activities which can help them broaden their educational horizons outside a specialised area of study. 

UMG also recognises the need for the university to communicate and foster the opportunities of students across economic and ethnic backgrounds, and is committed to this goal with scholarship programmes and outreach initiatives. 

Notable alumni of UMG include former Brazilian prime minister Tancredo Neves, president Dilma Rousseff, and musician Samuel Rosa. Strong connections with former students are maintained through the Always UFMG Program.

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56 F : 44 M (1)
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2% (1)
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14.9 (1)
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43267 (1)

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New Zealand, Wellington


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King's College London

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United Kingdom, London


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MARI-SPACE - Assistant Professor of Space Propulsion and Micro-Propulsion for Satellites

MOHAMMED VI POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY

Mohammed VI Polytechnic University

Morocco

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Mohammed VI Polytechnic University

Morocco


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MARI-SPACE - Assistant Professor of Space Instrumentation and Ultra-Sensitive Detectors

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Mohammed VI Polytechnic University

Morocco

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Subjects Taught at Federal University of Minas Gerais

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Arts and Humanities

  • Archaeology
  • Architecture
  • Art, Performing Art and Design
  • History, Philosophy and Theology
  • Languages, Literature and Linguistics

Business and Economics

  • Accounting and Finance
  • Business and Management
  • Economics and Econometrics

Computer Science

  • Computer Science

Education Studies

  • Education

Engineering

  • Chemical Engineering
  • Civil Engineering
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering
  • General Engineering
  • Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Law

  • Law

Life Sciences

  • Agriculture and Forestry
  • Biological Sciences
  • Sport Science
  • Veterinary Science

Medical and Health

  • Medicine and Dentistry
  • Other Health

Physical Sciences

  • Chemistry
  • Geology, Environmental, Earth and Marine Sciences
  • Mathematics and Statistics
  • Physics and Astronomy

Psychology

  • Psychology

Social Sciences

  • Communication and Media Studies
  • Geography
  • Politics and International Studies
  • Sociology