The UFSM

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The Federal University of Santa Maria is situated in the city of Santa Maria, in the central part of the state of Rio Grande do Sul. The city is located 290km west from the State Capital, Porto Alegre. Established in 1961, UFSM is a governmental, regionally oriented University which has as main purpose to perform teaching, research and extension activities. UFSM has as mission professional formation, generating and cultivating science and technology in the interest of regional development and the transmission of universal knowledge. It was the first Federal University established upstate in Brazil.
UFSM offers a large range of undergraduate and graduate programs, and also counts with technical schools which give opportunity for younger students to graduate as technicians in several areas. With the purpose of maintaining positive communication with its internal community and with the public in general, the University has a Radio and a TV Station and the UFSM Web Portal – www.ufsm.br
In order to support its central activities, UFSM has a complex administrative infrastructure which includes the Campus Administration Offices, the President’s Office, the University Council and auxiliary departments. On the main campus you will also find bank agencies and ATM’s, post offices, snack bars, gas stations and other facilities. Furthermore, the University counts with a School Hospital, a Veterinary School Hospital, Libraries, University Restaurants, a School Pharmacy, a Planetarium, the Gama D’Eça Museum, a Botanic Garden and laboratories in several areas.

Hotel Information

Hotel Dom Rafael Executivo and Hotel Dom Rafael Express

 Event Partner

Address:

  • Av. Rio Branco, 228 – Centro

Links:

Reservations:

Informations:

  • Parking
  • Breakfast
  • WiFi

More access for your convenience:

  • 12.2km of the UFSM
  • 14km of the Airport Air Base Santa Maria
  • 3.4km of the city’s main Bus Station

Itaimbé Palace Hotel

Address:

  • Venâncio Aires, 2741 – Centro

Links:

Reservations:

  • (55) 99216.2785
  • (55) 3220.1144

Informations:

  • Parking
  • Breakfast
  • WiFi

More access for your convenience:

  • 11km of the UFSM
  • 13km of the Airport Air Base Santa Maria 
  • 2.9km of the city’s main Bus Station

Hotel Morotin

Address:

  • R. Ângelo Uglione, 1629 – Centro

Links:

Reservations:

Informations:

  • Parking
  • Breakfast
  • WiFi

More access for your convenience:

  • 11km of the UFSM
  • 13km of the Airport Air Base Santa Maria 
  • 3.2km of the city’s main Bus Station 

Park Hotel Morotin

Address:

  • ROD BR-287, 2877

Links:

Reservations:

  • (55) 3220-1600

Informations:

  • Parking
  • Breakfast
  • WiFi

More access for your convenience:

  • 6 km of the UFSM
  • 7 km of the Airport Air Base Santa Maria 
  • 3 km of the city’s main Bus Station

Hotel Paraiso

Address:

  • Rua Venâncio Aíres 1585 – Centro

Links:

Reservations:

  • (55) 2103-3960
  • (55) 3223-2337
  • (55) 99612-0830

Informations:

  • Parking
  • Breakfast
  • WiFi

More access for your convenience:

  • 11km of the UFSM
  • 13km of the Airport Air Base Santa Maria 
  • 2.5km of the city’s main Bus Station 

Travel and Transportation

Santa Maria is located 290km west from the State Capital, Porto Alegre.

International Airport Salgado Filho

  • Porto Alegre (POA) to Santa Maria (RIA)

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Bus Station of Porto Alegre 

  • Porto Alegre to Santa Maria
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Bus Station of Santa Maria

  • Santa Maria to Porto Alegre
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Public Transportation

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