UFSM

Business Profile

Core Value Proposition

UFSM provides education, research, and community innovation opportunities across basic education, graduação, pós-graduação, and distance education.

Target Customer

{"Prospective students (high school graduates, undergraduates, and graduates)","International students","Researchers and faculty","Community partners and local employers"}

Key Differentiator

Pioneering sport-oriented discipline mentioned in the content; extensive multi-campus network (Santa Maria, Cachoeira do Sul, Frederico Westphalen, Palmeira das Missões) and a strong international focus via UFSM Global with numerous international agreements.

Implementation Timeline

Admissions cycles are ongoing with 2026 intake for various programs; international programs and new openings announced for 2025–2026. Value is realized upon admission/enrollment and progress through degree programs (undergraduate to postgraduate).

Pain Points

1Access to higher education across multiple campuses and programs
2Need for scholarship opportunities and financial support
3Access to international study opportunities and mobility
4Bridging education with community extension and innovation initiatives

Key Features

1Undergraduate, graduate, and distance education programs
2Postgraduate and research opportunities (Pós-Graduação e Pesquisa)
3Scholarships and financial aid (Oportunidades Bolsas)
4Community extension and innovation/entrepreneurship initiatives
5Multiple campus locations (Santa Maria, Cachoeira do Sul, Frederico Westphalen, Palmeira das Missões)
6International programs and agreements (UFSM Global) with a dedicated International Affairs Office
7Campus life and events (UFSMUN, Viva o Campus, Descubra UFSM, etc.)

Target Customer Industries

Decision Makers

1Reitor (Rector)
2Pró-Reitor (Pro-Rector)

Client Results

1UFSM ranked among the top 10 federal universities in Brazil according to QS World Ranking
2Openings for more than 1,800 postgraduate vagas for ingress in 2026
3Admissions for high school and technical courses for ingress in 2026
4Development of international collaboration (dozens of university agreements) via UFSM Global

Competitive Advantages

1Public federal university with nationwide recognition
2Extensive program breadth across basic education, undergraduate, graduate, and distance education
3Multi-campus network enabling regional access
4Active international engagement and mobility through UFSM Global
5Strong emphasis on innovation and entrepreneurship and community extension

Key Benefits

1Broad access to diverse academic programs (undergraduate to postgraduate)

2Scholarships and financial aid opportunities

3Distance education options

4Strong international partnerships and student mobility

5Active engagement with the community through extension and innovation initiatives

Additional Product Information

Product Description

UFSM is a federal university offering a wide array of educational levels (basic, technical, undergraduate, graduate, distance education), postgraduate programs, research, and community innovation/extension across multiple campuses.

Target Market

Future and current students (local and international), faculty and researchers, and community partners seeking education, research opportunities, and regional collaboration.

Unique Value Proposition

A large, multi-campus Brazilian federal university with extensive academic offerings, strong international connections, and a focus on innovation, entrepreneurship, and community engagement.

Technical Requirements

Not specified in the provided content.

Pricing Model

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