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The Universidade Federal de Santa Maria is a Brazilian public university located in Santa Maria, in the state of Rio Grande do Sul, funded by the federal government of Brazil. It was founded in 1960, by Professor José Mariano da Rocha Filho.

History

UFSM was founded as a federal public university founded in 1960 and is thus considered one of the oldest universities not located in a Brazilian state capital city. Popular nicknames for Santa Maria are "university city" or "culture city", due to the large student population.

Federal University of Santa Maria Key Statistics & Highlights

  • #701 Ranking
  • 53 Scholarships
  • 1,902 Academic Staff
  • 28,337 Students
  • 15,302 Students (female)
  • Public Institution Type

Federal University of Santa Maria Overview

Federal University of Santa Maria Scholarships

Federal University of Santa Maria Scholarships

Below you will find scholarships related to Federal University of Santa Maria. Distinction can be made between scholarships provided by the University and those provided by independent providers.

Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program

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U.S. government
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
30 Apr 2026
LIFE Scholarship
Need-based

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LIFE
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship

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ServiceScape
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships

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ACES Education Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
2000 USD
Deadline
01 Sep 2026
The Rick Blight Leadership in Action Scholarship for Athletes
Merit-based

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Canadian Men’s Health Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based

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OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
15 Sep 2026
Headway’s Book Lovers Scholarship
Merit-based

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Headway
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2026
Moving Mates Scholarship
Need-based

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Moving Mates
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
06 Jul 2026
Jewish Heritage Scholarship
Merit-based

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Diamant Gerstein
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
28 Aug 2026
Women Scholarship for International Students
Merit-based

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educations.com
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
750 USD
Deadline
15 Jun 2026
Studybay Fall Essay Contest
Need-based

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Studybay
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
25000 USD
Deadline
30 Apr 2026
Anthem Essay Contest

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Ayn Rand Institute
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
7450 USD
Deadline
31 May 2026
The Sapiente TECH Scholarship Programme
Merit-based

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Sapiente Education
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
The Bill Walsh Scholarship
Merit-based

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ACES: The Society for Editing
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
25000 USD
Deadline
30 Apr 2026
Atlas Shrugged Essay Contest

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Ayn Rand Institute
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
13 Jul 2026
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based

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Salvado Law
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
5000 CAD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Pinsky Law New Venture Development Scholarship
Merit-based

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Pinsky Law
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
5000 SEK
Deadline
30 Apr 2026
Kreditkortlistan Financial Scholarship
Merit-based

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Enkla Media - Kreditkortlistan
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
$1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship
Merit-based

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IvyPanda
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
500 USD
Deadline
Not specified
L. Austin Weeks Undergraduate Grant
Merit-based

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American Association of Petroleum Geologists Foundation
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Federal University of Santa Maria Rankings

Study Portals Meta Ranking

Top 15.1% Brazil
Top 23.5% Worldwide

Studyportals ranking look at the scores of the most used ranking systems and present you with one number of how well this University performs.

Academic Ranking of World Universities

701

By Shanghai Jiao Tong University

The university hasn’t moved up or down in the rankings over the past year.

ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator. They look at the number of award-winning (Fields Medals and Nobel Prize) scientists who are located there, how much of their research is cited and referenced around the world, and how much they've contributed to different academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, ARWU ranks the universities accordingly.

3 year trend Academic Ranking of World Universities

2023 2024 2025
801 701 701

QS World University Rankings

1201

By TopUniversities

The university hasn’t moved up or down in the rankings over the past year.

QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.

3 year trend QS World University Rankings

2024 2025 2026
1201 1201 1201

Best Global Universities Rankings

1230

By U.S. News & World Report

Dropped 89 places compared to 2025

Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.

3 year trend Best Global Universities Rankings

2024 2025 2026
1080 1141 1230

World University Rankings

1501

By Times Higher Education

The university hasn’t moved up or down in the rankings over the past year.

World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.

3 year trend World University Rankings

2024 2025 2026
1201 - 1501

UFSM has four campuses: the main one in Santa Maria; one campus in the municipality of Silveira Martins, near Santa Maria; and two smaller ones in northern Rio Grande do Sul, in the municipalities of Frederico Westphalen and Palmeira das Missões. In Santa Maria, however, the courses of Law, Business, Accounting, Psychology, Economics, International Relations, and Dentistry are still offered off-campus, in the city centre.

Federal University of Santa Maria Campus Locations

#1 Main Campus
Brazil Country
Autazes City

Federal University of Santa Maria Student Reviews & Awards

4.3

Based on 4 reviews

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4/5

The only Acoustic Engineering graduation in Brazil

In my academic journey, I delved deeply into theoretical knowledge surrounding acoustics and vibrations. However, despite the rigorous preparation provided by the university, I encountered significant challenges upon entering the workforce. It's disheartening to find that much of the national industry fails to recognize the value of our specialized education, leading to constant questioning of our skills. This is particularly evident in fields like NVH (Noise, Vibration, and Harshness), where our expertise is crucial but often overlooked. Although the university offers numerous extracurricular activities, the demanding nature of acoustic engineering leaves little time for students to participate. Many of us struggle to balance our coursework with activities that could enhance our resumes and make us more attractive to potential employers. As a result, we often find ourselves at a disadvantage when competing for job opportunities. Despite these challenges, I remain grateful for the comprehensive education I received and the opportunities to expand my knowledge in acoustics and vibrations. Moving forward, I am determined to overcome industry prejudices and showcase the valuable skills and expertise that I have gained through my academic journey

Posted by Anonymous
Studied from Aug 2015 - Aug 2022
Posted on Mar 2024
4/5

Political engagement

The experience I had at the Federal University of Santa Maria was extremely enriching because I believe that, like many Brazilian public universities, we have an emphasis on how we will reach out to those who have not had the opportunity to continue their studies. I think this is very valuable because it puts us in a position of being agents of change in the society in which we are inserted.

Posted by Vitor
Studied from Unknown
Posted on Aug 2023
4/5

Woderfull experience, but hard to express in words

Good university to study, but it wasn't exactly the course I always dreamed to make

Posted by Anonymous
Studied from May 2001 - Dec 2025
Posted on Mar 2022
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