Welcome to UNIFAL-MG:
A Century of Excellence in Brazilian Higher Education
A public, tuition-free, and high-quality university in the heart of Minas Gerais, Brazil
About UNIFAL-MG
110 Years Shaping Minds, Building Futures.
Founded on April 3, 1914, UNIFAL-MG has evolved from the Alfenas School of Pharmacy and Dentistry into a comprehensive federal university. Federalized in 1960 and officially recognized as a university in 2005, UNIFAL-MG has been a driving force in education, research, and community development for over 110 years.
With four campuses across Southern Minas Gerais (Alfenas, Santa Clara Unit, Poços de Caldas, and Varginha), we offer a dynamic and inclusive academic environment to more than 8,000 students.
Numbers That Tell Our Story of Growth and Impact
UNIFAL-MG at a Glance
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Tuition-Free: No fees or annual dues
Undergraduate Programs
Graduate Programs (Master’s & Doctoral)
CAMPUSES
Academic Structure
UNIFAL-MG is organized into 13 Academic Units, covering a wide range of fields:
Your Gateway to World-Class Education in Brazil
Admission Pathways
Join students from around the world through our exclusive international programs —tuition-free and filled with opportunity.
For Undergraduate Students
UNIFAL-MG Entrance Exam – covers 50% of annual vacancies
Unified Selection System (SISU) – uses the Brazilian National High School Exam (ENEM)
Undergraduate Student Agreement Program (PEC-G) – for international students from partner countries
For Graduate Studies
Each program has its own selection process. Explore our Master’s and Doctoral opportunities.
For Visiting Professors & Researchers
We welcome international faculty to contribute to our graduate programs and research initiatives.
More Than a University — A Home Across Minas Gerais
Life at UNIFAL-MG
Live and learn in welcoming Brazilian cities where natural beauty, rich culture, and academic excellence come together.
- Alfenas – The university’s headquarters, a vibrant academic hub
- Poços de Caldas – A historic tourist city known for its natural beauty
- Varginha – A city blending academic vitality with rich local culture
- Culture & Extension: Music groups, dance, theater, film clubs, language programs (Idioma Sem Fronteiras), and the University Friend Project for international integration
- Sports & Leisure: Athletic associations, tournaments, and recreational facilities
- Health & Wellbeing: Psychological support, health clinics, pharmacy, and wellness programs
- Inclusion & Diversity: Dedicated centers for accessibility, Afro-Brazilian and Indigenous studies, gender diversity, and women’s care
- International & Interinstitutional Office (DRI) – Your primary contact for visas, agreements, mobility, and support
- Dean of Undergraduate Studies (Prograd) & Dean of Graduate Studies (PRPPG)
- Dean of Community & Student Affairs (Prace) – Housing, meals, scholarships, and student well-being
- Libraries, University Restaurant (RU), and Academic Records (DRGCA)
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Join a University with History and Vision
For over a century, UNIFAL-MG has prepared thousands of professionals and researchers, contributing to local, regional, and national development. We are committed to teaching, research, extension, innovation, and internationalization in a supportive, diverse, and stimulating environment.
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