Universidade Federal de Viçosa (UFV)

The Universidade Federal de Viçosa (UFV) stands out on the national and international scene as a center of excellence in teaching, research and extension activities, ranked as one of the top ten universities in Brazil, according to the Ministry of Education. Nowadays the UFV is composed of three campuses and offers 49 graduate programs, besides high school and technical college. It is internationally recognized for its graduate programs in Phytopathology, Entomology, Plant Physiology, Animal Science, Agricultural Microbiology, Genetics and Breeding, Soils and Plant Nutrition and Food Science and Technology. The institution’s student body is composed of students from over 40 nationalities. Investing in a policy of engagement and dissemination of knowledge, UFV offers opportunities of interchange programs, keeping agreements with nearly 100 institutions from 24 different countries. The UFV also offers a wide infrastructure that includes laboratories, forest reserves, library, sports and leisure areas, restaurants, banks, and medical services.