Look beyond the university name
The University of Passo Fundo, also known as UPF, is a Brazilian private university. Founded in 1968, it is located in the city of Passo Fundo, in the state of Rio Grande do Sul. It has about 20,000 students as of 2016.
| Location | Passo Fundo, Brazil |
| Founded | 1968 |
| Institution type | University |
| Research works (OpenAlex) | 13,821 |
| Total citations | 247,311 |
Source: Wikipedia ↗ (reviewed 07 October 2026)
What can you study at Universidade de Passo Fundo?
Universidade de Passo Fundo offers undergraduate, graduate and professional programmes across multiple disciplines.
Research strengths (by indexed output): Avian ecology and behavior, Species Distribution and Climate Change, Dental materials and restorations, Education Pedagogy and Practices, Endodontics and Root Canal Treatments.
For the complete programme catalogue with entry requirements per degree, check the official website.
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Know your admission route
Admission requirements, deadlines and required documents vary by programme and intake. The university publishes these on its official admissions pages.
Always verify current deadlines on the official website — third-party sites may carry outdated dates.
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Tuition & costs
Tuition fees change each academic year and differ by programme, study level (undergraduate/graduate) and residency status. JournalsWorld does not publish estimated figures that may be outdated.
Check the university's official tuition & fees page for the current schedule applicable to your intake.
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Research at Universidade de Passo Fundo
According to OpenAlex, Universidade de Passo Fundo has 13,821 indexed research works with 247,311 total citations.
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Who leads Universidade de Passo Fundo?
Leadership details are on the official website.
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Campus & student life
Universidade de Passo Fundo is located in Passo Fundo, Brazil.
For housing options, campus facilities and student services, see the official website.
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Contact Universidade de Passo Fundo
Official website: https://www.upf.br ↗
For admissions enquiries, department contacts and phone numbers, use the official contact page.
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Frequently asked questions
When was Universidade de Passo Fundo founded?
Universidade de Passo Fundo was founded in 1968.
How many students attend?
Student numbers are published on the official website.
What are the admission requirements?
Requirements vary by programme. Check the admission section above and verify on the official website.
How much is tuition?
Tuition changes yearly. See the official tuition page for current figures.
Who is the ?
See the leadership section.