Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul
Av. Paulo Gama, 110
Bairro Farroupilha
Porto Alegre - RS
90040-060
Brazil
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Founded in 1934, the Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS) is one of Brazil’s leading public research universities. Throughout its history, UFRGS maintains a commitment to excellence in teaching, research and extension, generating new knowledge, culture, scientific and technological innovation for the economic and social development of Brazil.
With approximately 44,000 students and 5,355 faculty and technical staff, UFRGS offers undergraduate and graduate programs across the humanities, social sciences, health, engineering, natural sciences, agriculture, law, arts, and technology. Located in Porto Alegre, UFRGS features extensive campuses, libraries, laboratories, hospitals, and has international cooperation agreements with institutions on all continents.