Federal University of Goiás receives academic and sustainability honors

The Federal University of Goiás (UFG) has achieved significant recognition in both academic rankings and environmental initiatives. The university’s Physics undergraduate program ranked 18th nationally in the Folha University Ranking (RUF), placing it among the top twenty programs in Brazil. This ranking is based on scientific production, teaching quality, market perception, and Ministry of Education evaluations. Overall, UFG secured 13th place in the institutional evaluation with a score of 88.21 out of 100.

Additionally, the Virada Ambiental project at UFG won the 3rd Fieg Sustainability Award in the category for Universities and Research Institutions. Coordinated by Professor Emiliano Lôbo de Godoi, the project focuses on environmental education, biodiversity preservation, and the recovery of degraded areas. Since its inception in 2019, the initiative has facilitated the planting of over 5 million native seedlings across 200 municipalities in Goiás and 17 other Brazilian states.