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Universidade Federal de Santa Maria

The Federal University of Santa Maria is situated within the city of Santa Maria in the central part of the state of Rio Grande do Sul. The city is located 290 Km west of the State Capital, Porto Alegre.

Established in 1961, UFSM is a governmental, regionally oriented University which has as its main purpose to perform teaching, research and extension activities. UFSM’s mission is professional formation, seeking to generate and cultivate science and technology in the interest of regional development and the transmission of universal knowledge. It was the first Federal University established upstate in Brazil.

Besides the wide spectrum of undergraduate and postgraduate courses, UFSM also incorporates technical schools which give opportunity for younger students to graduate as technicians in several areas.

With the purpose of maintaining positive communication with its internal community and with the public in general the University has a Radio and TV Station and the UFSM Web Portal – www.ufsm.br

In order to support its central activities, UFSM has a complex administrative infrastructure which includes the Campus Administration Offices, the Rector’s Office, the University Council and auxiliary departments.

On the main UFSM campus you will also find bank agencies and ATM\'s, post offices, snack bars, gas stations and other facilities.
Moreover, the University has a School Hospital, a Veterinary School Hospital, Libraries, University Restaurants, a School Pharmacy, a Planetarium, the Gama D’Eça Museum, a Botanic Garden and laboratories.

Brief presentation of UFSM.