Federal University of Amazonas

What Federal University of Amazonas does

Federal University of Amazonas (UFAM) is a public federal university in Brazil, chartered and funded through the Ministry of Education (MEC) and headquartered in Manaus, Amazonas state. It operates four campuses — Manaus (main), Itacoatiara, Humaitá, and São Gabriel da Cachoeira — delivering tuition-free undergraduate (Graduação) and graduate (Pós-Graduação) education through Brazil's ENEM/SISU national admissions system, alongside research, community extension, and innovation programs. The institution is the principal higher-education provider in Amazonas and serves a student/researcher base drawn from across the state and the broader Pan-Amazon region.

UFAM's core activities are concentrated in Amazonian studies, environmental and climate science, biodiversity research, agricultural sciences (anchored by the Fazenda Experimental), and public health. The university runs domain-specific research assets such as the Laboratório de Interações Fauna e Floresta and the Experimental Farm, and has produced notable scientific outputs including the co-discovery (with INPA) of the termite Caputitermes dimorphus and participation in the Brazil-France Iaraçu Caravan Amazonian expedition ahead of COP30. Auxiliary service lines include Telessaúde Ufam (telemedicine), the annual WISE innovation workshop, digital library and institutional repository services, and community extension programs.

The revenue model is non-commercial: UFAM is funded primarily by federal appropriations via MEC, supplemented by research grants from agencies such as Fapeam and the Ministry of Health, and by international co-financing (e.g., Brazil-France). Pricing is effectively zero for undergraduate tuition; the institution does not sell a product in a conventional sense. Distribution is via the physical campus network and digital portals (ecampus, Biblioteca Digital, Repositório Institucional). Governance is public, with anti-corruption certification (PNPC) and LGPD compliance frameworks in place.

Name

Federal University of Amazonas

Legal name

Universidade Federal do Amazonas

Website

https://ufam.edu.br

Company type

Private

Founded year

1909

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

UFAM is Brazil's federal public university in Amazonas, delivering tuition-free undergraduate and graduate education, Amazonian biodiversity and climate research, telemedicine, and community extension across four campuses statewide.

Ownership category

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Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Land-Grant Public Research Universities (EDAHAAAB)

Keywords

• Higher education services
• Scientific research programs
• Community extension programs
• Graduate degree programs
• Biodiversity research

Headquarters

HQ city

Manaus

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Government Funding: As a public federal university in Brazil, UFAM receives funding from the Brazilian federal government through MEC (Ministry of Education) to support operations, research, and educational programs
2. Research Grants: External funding from agencies such as Fapeam (Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado do Amazonas) and Ministry of Health for specific research projects

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

The Federal University of Amazonas (UFAM) is a public federal university offering tuition-free undergraduate (Graduação) and graduate (Pós-Graduação) academic programs, scientific research projects in Amazonian biodiversity and climate, and community extension services. Core offerings include academic degrees, research collaborations, telemedicine services (Telessaúde Ufam), and technology innovation programs through its various departments including PROTEC.

Product overview

Federal University of Amazonas (UFAM) operates as a public higher education institution offering a comprehensive portfolio of educational services, research programs, and community extension initiatives. The university provides undergraduate (Graduação) and graduate (Pós-Graduação) academic programs across multiple disciplines. Key service offerings include WISE (Workshop de Inovação - Startups e Empreendedorismo Digital), a technology and entrepreneurship workshop; Telessaúde Ufam, a telemedicine service providing free healthcare; digital library and institutional repository services; and various research projects in areas such as climate, biodiversity, and Amazonian studies. The institution also maintains research centers, extension projects, and technology innovation programs through its various departments including PROTEC (Technology and Innovation).

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Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Academic Programs (Graduação e Pós-Graduação) Undergraduate (Graduação) and graduate (Pós-Graduação) degree programs offered across multiple knowledge areas through the university's academic units, for prospective and current students admitted through national entrance exams (ENEM/SISU).
• Research Projects and Programs Scientific research initiatives including climate studies, biodiversity research, and technology innovation developed through research groups and laboratories, for the scientific research community and funding partners.
• Extension Projects Community engagement programs connecting the university with society through cultural, educational, and technical assistance initiatives, for local communities and the broader public.
• Telessaúde Ufam Telemedicine initiative providing free healthcare services including Gynecology, Dentistry, and Dermatology to underserved communities, for the broader public accessing healthcare through the 'Governo do Brasil na Rua' program.
• WISE (Workshop de Inovação - Startups e Empreendedorismo Digital) Annual workshop organized by the Technology and Innovation department (PROTEC) that brings together startups, artificial intelligence, and digital entrepreneurship, featuring lectures, networking, and presentations of startups developed at the university and the Amazonas innovation ecosystem, for students, researchers, entrepreneurs, and technology professionals.
• Biblioteca Digital (Digital Library) Digital library services providing access to academic resources, theses, dissertations, and institutional publications, for students, researchers, and the academic community.
• Repositório Institucional Institutional repository for theses, dissertations, and academic publications from university researchers, for the academic and research community.

Quantifiable outcome

• Discovery of new termite species Caputitermes dimorphus through collaboration with INPA
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Student EnergycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 February 2026Co-hosting of the International Student Energy Summit (SES) in Manaus, Brazil from February 18-21, 2026 at UFAM. The partnership brings together young changemakers, industry experts, and government representatives to address global energy challenges. Previously partnered in 2023 at NYU Abu Dhabi with 650 young people from over 100 countries.
• BE OPENcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 February 2026Co-hosting of the International Student Energy Summit (SES) 2026 at UFAM. BE OPEN promotes its annual competitive program engaging students and graduates worldwide in developing solutions aligned with UN Sustainable Development Goals.
• Instituto Nacional de Pesquisas da Amazônia (INPA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint research partnership resulting in the discovery of Caputitermes dimorphus, a new genus and species of soldierless termite. Samples were collected at UFAM's Experimental Farm and INPA's Ducke Reserve.
• Universities of Pan-Amazônia and CaribbeancoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUFAM hosted the VII Epppac (Encontro de Políticas Públicas para a Pan-Amazônia e Caribe) bringing together students and faculty from universities across the Pan-Amazônia and Caribbean regions, along with professionals dealing with public policies.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Strengths3 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/UFAM_
• Facebookpt-br.facebook.com/ufamoficial
• Instagraminstagram.com/ufam__

Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

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