Host partner

Greetings from UFMG

Dear all,

We are thrilled to host THE Latin America Universities Summit 2025 next July, and we eagerly look forward to welcoming you to UFMG (Federal University of Minas Gerais) in Belo Horizonte, the capital city of the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil.

As we approach our university's 100th anniversary, we celebrate a significant milestone. Since our founding, we have been driven by a unique perspective: to transform lives and advance the development of Brazil and Latin America through high-quality higher education. Looking to the future, our institution is guided by an ambitious vision centered on leadership, social impact, and innovation for human and social development. Through teaching, research, and community engagement, we strive to make a difference and address global challenges in collaboration with our partners and stakeholders worldwide. It is a privilege to discuss with you the challenges and opportunities we face as a region.

What role do universities play in regional development for enhanced social impact? How can we strengthen academic collaboration with government, civil society, and industry, increase research visibility, and deepen internationalisation in Latin America while protecting the environment, upholding minority rights, promoting mental health on campus, and fostering technological advancement in local communities?

These are crucial questions for the future of our education and institutions as we aim to expand collaboration in Latin America and globally, ensuring the primary role of universities as repositories of trusted knowledge. Together, we can learn from each other how partner institutions are transforming and leading change.

I encourage you to make the most of the summit and your stay in Belo Horizonte and Minas Gerais, and I wish you a productive and enjoyable experience in Brazil.

I look forward to welcoming you to UFMG in July 2025.

Best regards,

Professor Sandra Goulart Almeida
Rector
Federal University of Minas Gerais (UFMG)

47,000+

students

3,000+

faculty members

180+

undergraduate and postgraduate programs

About UFMG

UFMG (The Federal University of Minas Gerais) is a prominent public institution in Brazil renowned for its academic leadership. It is distinguished for its contributions to scientific advancement, as well as its role in shaping professionals within the Brazilian higher education system. Seven former presidents of Brazil and various other notable figures in politics, law, business, the arts and culture have been affiliated with UFMG. The university boasts three campuses spanning 8.76 million square metres, with constructed facilities encompassing 639,000 square metres across eight municipalities in the federal state of Minas Gerais.

The university comprises 20 academic units (colleges and schools), three hospitals and 25 libraries. With a comprehensive educational portfolio, UFMG offers 94 undergraduate programmes, serving a diverse student body exceeding 34,000 individuals. Additionally, the university provides 93 postgraduate programmes, including 69 at PhD level, with an enrolment of more than 12,000 students across various fields of study. UFMG's commitment to academic excellence is evident through its impressive rankings.

Notably, 95 per cent of its undergraduate programmes and 75 per cent of its PhD level postgraduate programmes are ranked among the best in Brazil, according to assessments conducted by the Brazilian Ministry of Education. Internationally, UFMG stands out in global and regional university rankings, highlighting its reputation as one of Brazil's premier institutions. As one of the country's largest research universities, UFMG is dedicated to maintaining a harmonious equilibrium between the high-quality education offered at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, the expanding impact of its research endeavours and the increasing social relevance of its academic pursuits.

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