The Federal University of Minas Gerais (UFMG), founded in 1927, is internationally recognized as a leading educational institution. As the oldest university in Minas Gerais, UFMG excels in teaching, extension programs, research, and innovation in various fields of knowledge.
UFMG’s community of 72,000 students, faculty, and staff is spread across campuses in Belo Horizonte, Montes Claros, Diamantina, and Tiradentes. The university offers 91 undergraduate programs and 90 graduate programs and supports research in 860 research centers.
UFMG fosters collaborations with national and international institutions to advance its teaching, research, and outreach missions. These partnerships contribute to regional, national, and global development.