Federal University of Santa Catarina

The Federal University of Santa Catarina (UFSC) is a public university located in Florianópolis, the capital city of Santa Catarina in southern Brazil.

The history of the Federal University of Santa Catarina (UFSC) has its roots in the Polytechnic Institute of Florianópolis, founded on March 13, 1917 by José Arthur Boiteux. Organized as a free institute, it was the first college degree institution of Santa Catarina state.

That triggered a movement to start the first state university and on December 18, of 1960 it became the University of Santa Catarina, offering the courses of Law, Medicine, Pharmacy, Philosophy, Economics, Social Service and the School of Industrial Engineering.

In 1962, the University of Santa Catarina was federalized, becoming the Federal University of Santa Catarina (UFSC). This led to a significant expansion of the university, both in terms of its student body and its academic offerings.

In the 1970s and 1980s, UFSC experienced a period of rapid growth. New campuses were opened, new programs were created, and the university's research output increased significantly.

In recent years, UFSC has continued to grow and develop. The university has expanded its international partnerships and has become a leader in research on climate change, renewable energy, and other important global challenges.

UFSC is a vibrant and diverse community. The university's student body comes from all over Brazil and from all walks of life. UFSC is also a leader in diversity and inclusion. The university has a strong commitment to promoting equity and opportunity for all of its students, faculty, and staff.

UFSC is a great place to study, learn, and grow. The university offers a high quality education, a supportive community, and the opportunity to make a difference in the world.

Federal University of Santa Catarina is ranked as the #10 top university in Brazil during 2025. The rank decreased by 1 point from last year.