FEDERAL RURAL UNIVERSITY OF THE SEMI-ARID REGION · BRAZIL
Research shaped by the semi-arid. Partnerships built for the world.
UFERSA connects global partners to advanced research, graduate education and the living laboratory of Brazil’s Caatinga biome.
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GRADUATE PROGRAMMES
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CAMPUSES IN RIO GRANDE DO NORTE
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BROAD KNOWLEDGE AREAS
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POSSIBILITIES FOR COLLABORATION
A university rooted in a singular ecosystem
UNIVERSITY & REGION
Based in Mossoró and present across Rio Grande do Norte’s interior, UFERSA offers direct access to the Caatinga — an unparalleled setting for research on biodiversity, water, food, energy, climate resilience and sustainable livelihoods.
Our regional roots come with global ambition: knowledge created here can inform dryland futures around the world.
RESEARCH POTENTIAL
Knowledge for resilient territories
From the Caatinga to cities and digital systems, our interdisciplinary teams turn regional challenges into globally relevant science.
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Drylands & Caatinga
Biodiversity, restoration, climate adaptation and the sustainable use of Brazil’s unique semi-arid biome.
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Food, Water & Agriculture
Animal science, crop production, irrigation, soil, water security and resilient food systems.
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Energy & Engineering
Renewable energy, electrical systems, materials, computing and low-carbon technologies.
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Health & One Health
Animal and human health, epidemiology, biotechnology and integrated regional wellbeing.
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Society, Law & Management
Public policy, regional development, access to justice, entrepreneurship and responsible organizations.
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Education & Innovation
Science education, digital transformation, intellectual property and technology transfer.
GRADUATE EDUCATION
Depth across disciplines. A shared regional purpose.
Our master’s and doctoral programmes combine rigorous academic training with a strong commitment to sustainable development and social impact.
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Agricultural Sciences
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Engineering
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Natural & Exact Sciences
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Biological & Health Sciences
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Social Sciences & Law
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Humanities & Education
WHAT WE SEEK
Four ways to build together
We are looking for long-term, reciprocal relationships that connect people, ideas and institutions.
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International mobility
Two-way opportunities for graduate students, faculty and research teams.
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Short training programmes
Intensive schools, workshops and professional development courses designed together.
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Joint supervision
Co-supervision of master’s dissertations and doctoral theses across institutions.
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Cotutelle agreements
Joint doctoral pathways leading to degrees recognised by both partner universities.
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