Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte (UFRN)
Founded 1958 incorporating previously existing Faculties. Became federal institution and acquired present title 1960. Reorganized 1968 - faculties became academic departments
Funding: 
           Public
        
 
    
     
    
Grades 3
Languages 1
Divisions 8
- Applied Social Sciences CentreFields of study: Library Science, Pedagogy, Social Work, Administration, Tourism, Law, Accountancy, Economics
 - Bioscience CentreFields of study: Parasitology, Cell Biology, Marine Science and Oceanography, Genetics, Botany, Physiology, Zoology, Ecology, Biochemistry, Biology
 - Earth and Exact Sciences CentreFields of study: Geology, Materials Engineering, Statistics, Computer Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science
 - Health Sciences CentreFields of study: Gynaecology and Obstetrics, Dentistry, Nutrition, Physical Therapy, Pharmacy, Medicine, Physical Education, Nursing
 - Higher Education Centre
 - Human Sciences, Letters and Arts CentreFields of study: Geography, Fine Arts, Communication Studies, Philosophy, Social Sciences, Arts and Humanities, History, Psychology
 - Natural Sciences Centre
 - Technology Centre
 
Requirements
- Admission details: Secondary school certificate and entrance examination