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Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina (UFSC) Florian?polis

WDOMS ID: F0000609 Brazil Florian?polis

Country

Brazil

City

Florian?polis

WDOMS ID

F0000609

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School Type: Federal

Year Instruction Started: 1960

Operational Status: Currently operational

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School Website(s): In Portuguese

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School Contact Main Address: Campus Universit?rio Trindade Florian?polis SC CEP 88040-970 Brazil Phone Number(s): +55 (48) 3721-2282 Fax Number(s): +55 (48) 3721-9542 Email: medicina@contato.ufsc.br

Main Address: Campus Universit?rio Trindade Florian?polis SC CEP 88040-970 Brazil

Phone Number(s): +55 (48) 3721-2282

Fax Number(s): +55 (48) 3721-9542

Email: medicina@contato.ufsc.br

Current Programs This school offers more than one program or track leading to a medical degree. Qualification Title: M?dico Year Instruction Began: 1960 Curriculum Last Revised: Curriculum Duration: 6 years Language of Instruction: Portuguese Year Ended: Prerequisite Education: Admission follows completion of secondary education. Foreign Students: Foreign students are admitted Genders Admitted: Entrance Exam: An entrance exam is required Tuition Paid By:

Qualification Title: M?dico

Year Instruction Began: 1960

Curriculum Last Revised:

Curriculum Duration: 6 years

Language of Instruction: Portuguese

Year Ended:

Prerequisite Education: Admission follows completion of secondary education.

Foreign Students: Foreign students are admitted

Genders Admitted:

Entrance Exam: An entrance exam is required

Tuition Paid By:

Canada Unless indicated otherwise, Medical degrees obtained from this medical school are acceptable to the provincial/territorial medical regulatory authorities in Canada, and therefore acceptable to all medical organizations in Canada. For more information about the acceptable medical schools as defined in the Model Standards for Medical Registration in Canada click here . ? moins d?avis contraire, les dipl?mes de m?decine de cette facult? de m?decine sont acceptables aux ordres des m?decins dans les provinces et territoires du Canada, et par cons?quent acceptables ? toute autre organisation au Canada qui ?uvre dans le domaine m?dical. Pour plus d'information au sujet des facult?s de m?decine acceptables, telles que d?finies dans les normes mod?les pour l'inscription m?dicale au Canada, cliquez ici . Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG), United States of America Students and graduates of this medical school are eligible to apply to ECFMG for ECFMG Certification and for examination, provided that: For medical school students officially enrolled in this school, the graduation years are listed below as ?current?. For graduates of this medical school, their graduation year is included in the graduation years listed below. Graduation Years: 1963 - Current The degree title of the final medical diploma the student will earn, or the graduate has earned (and must provide), is listed in the Reference Guide for Medical Education Credentials . All other eligibility requirements are met. Refer to the ECFMG Information Booklet for detailed information.

Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG), United States of America Students and graduates of this medical school are eligible to apply to ECFMG for ECFMG Certification and for examination, provided that: For medical school students officially enrolled in this school, the graduation years are listed below as ?current?. For graduates of this medical school, their graduation year is included in the graduation years listed below. Graduation Years: 1963 - Current The degree title of the final medical diploma the student will earn, or the graduate has earned (and must provide), is listed in the Reference Guide for Medical Education Credentials . All other eligibility requirements are met. Refer to the ECFMG Information Booklet for detailed information.

Students and graduates of this medical school are eligible to apply to ECFMG for ECFMG Certification and for examination, provided that: For medical school students officially enrolled in this school, the graduation years are listed below as ?current?. For graduates of this medical school, their graduation year is included in the graduation years listed below. Graduation Years: 1963 - Current The degree title of the final medical diploma the student will earn, or the graduate has earned (and must provide), is listed in the Reference Guide for Medical Education Credentials . All other eligibility requirements are met. Refer to the ECFMG Information Booklet for detailed information.

💬 Student Reviews

Real reviews from students. All ratings and reviews are taken on 21st January 2026.

Jonathan Ferreira

As a student at UFSC, I must say that I find it a great place to be. It's generally a calm place with a very good vibe, especially the areas surrounded by nature (and many do). Anyone who visits can feel the positive aura emanating from the air, provided by young, creative, and intelligent souls, typical of university settings.

Fabrício Cardoso

It's a good place, large with several common areas. However, it's run-down, the infrastructure is old, there's tall grass, and it's not safe to walk or park. It's still considered one of the best universities in the country despite the strikes and allegations of corruption within the administration.

Janaina Coelho (Nina)

One of the most pleasant places in Florianópolis. Full of trees, benches, grass, super relaxing and beautiful. Great place to take your pet; on Wednesdays there's a great fair, full of good food and several options for vegetarians. Go on a sunny Wednesday, sit down and enjoy the music and the food.

Vet Bel BelmonteS

I went to get vaccinated. The staff treated me very well...it was very cold...the teams' efficiency was essential! I hope everyone gets vaccinated soon!!!! Thank you to the people on the front lines! Vaccines for everyone! Long live the SUS (Brazilian public healthcare system)! Long live science!

Rafaella L. Vendramini

A very large place with great potential, but extremely poorly maintained. The buildings look abandoned, the grass is overgrown, and there's a lack of signage. Despite this, the university's grades are high, demonstrating that the courses are good. But the campus really leaves much to be desired.

Liane Maristela Herdt

It's falling apart, dirty. It's very difficult to find anyone working to address and resolve the problems of former students.
Requests have a 60-day deadline to be resolved, but 6 months later they haven't even started the process... they don't even know what's going on.... a shame, negligence!!

Jairo Tonet

Certainly, a quality public university, training highly qualified professionals and critical citizens! A university with green spaces for walking and leisure! A wonderful library! In defense of public universities and the Federal Institutes of Education, Science and Technology!

Dr. Antonio Antunes Cruz de Barros

More specifically, I was at the University Hospital. Nothing serious, I just needed a few stitches… ?? Not that I wish you ever need to go to a hospital emergency room, but if it happens, I guarantee you'll receive excellent care from dedicated and qualified professionals! …

Edi Galvani Uliano

The planetarium is broken, inactive, and therefore leaves much to be desired. On July 27, 2018, more than 500 people went to the site to try to appreciate the total red lunar eclipse, but the weather conditions were unfavorable, and all I managed to get were these photos.

Andre luiz (Jesus)

It was a consultation, and we waited for the appointment at 1:15 PM, even though my mother and I had been there since 7:30 AM. Aside from that, everything went well, and we arrived at 4:20:55 PM. Everything was fine, but it was a whole day spent inside a hospital.

Solange Urbainski

It was great to have met her, but I see that she is very much forgotten by the administration. I think that for a good learning experience, you need people you can look up to and qualified people who love what they do, to value what Florianópolis has to offer.

Rafael Menezes

The campus is great! Very beautiful, with lots of trees and well-organized! I wish I had had more time to explore the campus and facilities better, as this university has cutting-edge scientific output and is a benchmark in several fields of knowledge.

Mauricio Jose Siewerdt

One of the best universities in Latin America, it contributes significantly to global science. With excellence in teaching, research, and outreach, it has trained generations of professionals in diverse areas of knowledge production and dissemination.

Julio Rocha

Well-wooded with poorly maintained fruit trees, lacking proper pruning for shaping and production! There was a lack of care for the property! There is a lack of security for the place, which in turn is occupied by all kinds of unidentified people.

Eduardo Cintra

Brazilian Federal Universities are currently contaminated by national politics. The disease of corruption is also affecting them. As a Brazilian citizen, I hope that after the elections everything will pass. The struggle for power never stops.

Pedro Echegaray

The service I received from Wagner Luiz Zanotto (Administration of the Biology Faculty at UFSC Florianopolis) was always exceptional, far exceeding expectations. Wagner always helped and guided us in a very professional and attentive manner …

Edson Augusto

Fantastic! It's impossible to describe what it's like to be part of a university. I've been attending in person for two semesters and it still hasn't sunk in. The privilege of being in such a space is evident in my reality (and that of many …

Lucio Borges Correa

As a university, it's undoubtedly one of the best in the country... Now I'd like to understand how there's a car wash with a sign inside a public parking lot, but not for business purposes... Where someone washes cars using the university's …

Lucas Oliveira

A lack of organization between FGV (the exam organizer for the Magistracy exam in August 2022) and the UFSC (Federal University of Santa Catarina) administration... After 5 hours of the exam, only 1 gate was open, meaning an hour of waiting …

Kiki

More and more teachers without competitive exams, education levels in freefall, outsourced university hospital, and on Saturdays, drumming all afternoon, a shame for residents of the surrounding area (it could be heavy metal rock, it would …

Kainan Akio Weege

The Federal University of Santa Catarina (UFSC) is one of the most important and renowned higher education institutions in Brazil, recognized nationally and internationally for its excellence in teaching, research, and outreach. Founded in …

Guilherme Coelho

There is a wide variety of courses offered, including those for continuing their academic training (master's and doctoral degrees). However, there are differences in structure, scholarship availability, and faculty qualifications among the …

Natan Vitório Sant'Anna

The university is poorly managed! Militant left-wing professors and students, iPhone-wielding socialists, tire burners, potheads, students who have been in the same course for over 8 years, women with colored armpits, and graffiti are just …

Aldeci Marques de Oliveira Flores

If it weren't for the insistence of those in charge on keeping the university closed for almost two years, they would be contributing more to the students' education and the education of our children! Since the students are losing precious …

José Eduardo Calliari

The location is great, I've been there a few times and have always received good service. The prices aren't exactly the lowest, but the product selection is excellent, and I've always received good explanations and recommendations from the …

Caro Del Mar

Beautiful university, my daughter and I went to find out about enrolling to start the film degree next year, 2026, and they helped us a lot. Everyone was very kind. The place is impeccable, super spacious, and the people, as always here in …

CARLA R Siewerdt Lima

Today I visited the Federal University of Santa Catarina for the first time, only seeing the exterior, and I was shocked by the state of neglect: overgrown vegetation, abandoned and graffiti-covered facilities. We could barely walk in some …

Alan Aviz

Although it's considered one of the top 10 universities in Brazil, I believe it doesn't live up to that ranking. It has a beautiful landscape, but lacks any spatial harmony. And, regarding the services provided, my God! From the university …

Gustavo Francisqueti

Poor lighting, some dilapidated and unfinished buildings, mismanagement of available classrooms and schedules, some professionals with terrible teaching skills (evident in the fact that only 2 to 4 students pass in classes of 40), who only …

isadora

The Federal University of Florianópolis is located in the central region of Florianópolis Island, Santa Catarina, in southern Brazil. It is one of the best universities in Brazil and doesn't disappoint when it comes to leisure activities, …

Octavio Cancino

I had the pleasure of visiting the University these past few days. Without a doubt, it's a great place for young people to study, with spacious classrooms, food, a cafeteria, security, and more. But the infrastructure is falling apart and …

Vicente Anguiano Hijo

During my time as a student at the Federal University of Santa Catarina, I experienced an inspiring academic environment. Dedicated professors and cutting-edge resources provided enriching learning. Cultural diversity and extracurricular …

Leide Sayuri Ogasawara

One of the best universities in the state of Santa Catarina. I had excellent teachers and professors! Unfortunately, we also have professors who don't enjoy teaching or teach out of obligation and not vocation, but every course will have …

Enzo Enrique W.C.R

The Federal University of Santa Catarina is one of the top 10 universities in the country (RUF), and studying here I can attest to that statement. The university offers a wide variety of excellent courses, taught by masters and doctoral …

Patrício

Although UFSC is a great place to study, stroll, or run amidst nature, admiring its imposing trees, there are also negative aspects. One of them is the state of the building walls, which are in poor condition and vandalized with graffiti.

Manuela Maggiora

The area has a lot of potential, but because of the pandemic, it seems very neglected. The grass needs mowing and many buildings need repainting. There are also areas without lighting, making it somewhat dangerous to walk around at night.

Lucas

The place where I spent a large part of my youth, my professional training, and my personal development. UFSC is the cradle of many people, and it's here where we try to discover who we are and what we want to be. It's where we meet our …

Mauricio Silva

I'd like to understand how such a prestigious university can state in all its media that it will make the list of approved applicants available to them from a certain time, and then take the website offline when that time arrives... I'd …

Vinícius Boaventura

One of the most beautiful university campuses in the country. It has a lovely central square. Very well-wooded. There are several fairs that take place at the university. It has a very beautiful library which is a great place to study. …

Albatroz Voo

Excellent place to meditate and take a walk! I congratulate the administration for preventing the spread and contagion of COVID-19 in this separate world that is UFSC! If everything were fully operational, more than 20,000 people would …

VANDO REIS

It is a Brazilian federal public higher education institution, the largest university in the state of Santa Catarina and the main one in the southern region, with an average of 47,000 students. Maintained by the Federal Government and …

Luis Zimermann

Returning to UFSC after so long leaves me with a feeling of sadness. The infrastructure is precarious, the buildings are abandoned, there's no lighting, and many entrances are closed. It's a shame to see a university that was once a …

Kanända Segäla

I've always lived in the area, studied at the UFSC high school, and frequented the campus my whole life. It's an excellent university, it fosters creative thinking, offers great opportunities, and creates fantastic projects like the …

Lello Pensador

The Federal University of Santa Catarina is undoubtedly the best in the state. I've never had the opportunity to study there; it's the most competitive in the state. You don't pay tuition fees to study there. I know the university's …

ana gabriela luna valero

They truly have a wonderful way of treating people, demonstrating great respect and empathy. Congratulations to the doctors and nurses. This includes everyone, even those distributing food. They are kind, thoughtful, and polite ??? …

Gilberto Ivo garcia

About ten years ago it worked, but now they couldn't do a simple implant. Simple for a professional, of course. I spent money on materials, they did two surgeries in the same place and still couldn't do it. Now I have pins, teeth, …

Carmem Rita Souza

Excellent university, great opportunity for students to develop projects and research. It is up to the students to deepen their knowledge, in addition to exchanges and relationships with other institutions in other countries.

Lucas Janke Gomes

Wow! This is the VERY FIRST TIME I've visited UFSC in Florianópolis with the theater group Grupo de Teatro Louco é Pouco, including Robson Benta, Iraci, Manuella, Uncle Claus, and everyone else! I LOVE YOU ALL!!!!

Kleber Silva

If you are not a beach person like me and rather be surrounded by trees, this could be a good place to spend some time. Also it's a good place to study, too. But I do not go there very often to do that hahaha.

Daiane Elisa Oliveira

Excellent service in the oncology department. My mother was treated for lymphoma and received excellent care from the entire team. Dr. Andressa went to great lengths to ensure her well-being. Humanized care!

Leandro Morais

One of the best universities in Brazil, internationally recognized, has recently been neglected by the public authorities; the lack of preservation and investment is becoming more visible every day.

A Regg

Freedom of speach is not guaranteed in Brasil thanks to judges who role that certain social media can exist and other cannot. If you disagree with them you are not allowed to speak.

Bruna Schaefer

It's such an important university and it's very neglected, it's sad to see. Many students and researchers come from far away to study here and are faced with poor infrastructure. …

Fernando Bassi

Both UFSC and UDESC share the title of the best state universities.
Don't expect to find a spotless campus with the best infrastructure. But the place is large and beautiful. …

Thiago Persil

A wonderful place that inspires culture, revolution, knowledge, peace, nature, and family.
The college square is a place that everyone has access to, bringing together …

Emilio Manuel Santillán

Beautiful campus for a great university. You can study or relax at the library, buy anything you need at the bookstore and eat for a very los price at the RU.

Elisangela Souza

Hospital 100% funded by the SUS (Brazilian Public Health System), teaching hospital. Waiting time for emergency room care varies greatly depending on the day.

Felipe Ramos De Oliveira Felipinho

Congratulations to the institution with much affection and respect to this faculty dedicated to this increasingly technological world! ??????????? …

Rosa Nadir Teixeira Jerônimo

I had the experience of participating in Psychology events/conferences at this University. It exudes knowledge and is also a great place to visit.

Zach

Caution!! At least one employee (Andrei Mayer) openly and actively seeks to silence second opinions which is dangerous to patients.

João pedro Mateus de souza9

A place full of graffiti, full of inappropriate things written on both the walls and windows; a dirty place that looks abandoned.

Darlan Lauricio Matte

XVI Brazilian Masters Athletics Trophy. UFSC Athletics Track. 10/09/2022. Great to watch athletes up to 94 years old competing!

Michelle Souza

I arrived in Santa Catarina 3 months ago and I'm really enjoying the Medicine course,
But I think the campus is very dirty. …

Danielle Schmitz

It needs a lot of investment, in all areas... it's a shame it's come to this... a super important university for the state.

Re

It's sad to see professors with leftist leanings attacking people at the university.
The institution should take action. …

marcelo pereira

A place of indoctrination and a leftist committee, unfortunately today studying at UFSC has become synonymous with shame.

Geofilho Ferreira Moraes

One of the best universities in Brazil.

However, like most of them, it's quite difficult to find places inside, and …

Ester Inácio

Today I had an evaluation/consultation in the morning at the Dentistry Department of UFSC and I was well attended to.

Marcos Silveira

It is undoubtedly a great university, but it is dominated by drug addicts and radical left-wing political parties. …

Raquel Niehues

I understand that education and the environment say a lot about the outcome, about what is produced for society.

Cristiane Aparecida Pikssius

Oh, UFSC, they have plans to create quotas for people from the Northeast and Rio Grande do Sul! Disappointment.

Rosane SIlva

Great place. Excellent service from the dentistry classes. Congratulations to this institution.

Ludmila Souza

Undergraduate and graduate studies here. I love UFSC, recognized as one of the best in Brazil.

Filipe Ribeiro

Every Wednesday there's a market with a variety of products, sometimes with live music.

Cezar Augusto

Excellent university with well-prepared and qualified professors (masters, doctors). …

josiani mondardo savio

Good service, the department we were in was well taken care of. Good professionals.

Roberto Steil

A place to discover and enjoy...various bars and locations with preserved nature.

Bruno Amaral

A united family is always a good example for society.

Izildo Amaral Trindade …

Cristini Schwepe

I thought it was awful, everything was broken, it smelled bad, a gloomy place.

Juan David Londoño Hincapié

It's a great place, the customer service is fast and efficient! Recommended.

Rafael Herminio Graciola

Great place to play Pokémon Go.

The university itself is also very good.

Dr. Hussein

How can I reach this university it seems they never check there emails

Javier

I found everything wonderful.
Trinidad Hospital is exceptional!!! …

Maria Delurdes

It was wonderful, I went to block C for the interactive therapies.

Maria Luiza Passuelo

Besides being beautiful, she's one of the top 10 in the country ??

JB KMACHO

Excellent place, very beautiful and spotless. I really enjoyed it.

Artur Raffs Machado

Among the best in Brazil, public and at the service of society.

Gorete Oliveira

I have always received excellent service. Very satisfied.

Celso Rabetti

Sports center with a very well-maintained swimming pool.

Maria Margarida

Spacious rooms, spacious bathrooms, well-lit rooms.

João Pedro Gurgel Bernardo

One of the most beautiful fields in all of Brazil.

Sergio Zampieri

Excellent university, among the best in Brazil.

Odair Cruz

Very nice place but needs some maintenance.

Antoine Assaad

Nice place and beautiful nearby buildings

Nando Souza

I love being with the dogs in the park...

Wilson Carvalho

Pleasant place, perfect for a nice walk.

Fernando Carvalho

The photos depict the impression I had.

Terezinha “ItaLemã” Philippi

In front of the University Hospital.

Heloisa Teles

Beautiful place for weekend outings.

Carvalho

Huge and beautiful buildings

Igor Yamamoto

Great University

Jeferson G. Pires

Great campus!

Patricia Queiroz

VIII COBEON

Álan Bohn

Pico top

Leonardo Charão Prates

Show!!!

Arafat Mussa Kheiralla

Show

Jeferson Lasch Santos

LIKE

Edmar Fioravante

Top

Manrico dAlessandro

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213.42M
GDP
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Area
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Currency: Brazilian real (R$)

Dialing code: +55

Top-level domain: .br

Timezones: America/Araguaina, America/Bahia, America/Belem +13 more

Coordinates: -10.00000000, -55.00000000

Languages: Portuguese

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Nationality: Brazilian

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