Federal University of Minas Gerais

The Federal University of Minas Gerais (UFMG) is a public educational institution located in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. Founded in 1927, it operates in the education industry, specifically in higher education and as a university.

The university's motto is "Incipit Vita Nova". UFMG holds accreditations from the Coordenação De Aperfeiçoamento De Pessoal De Nível Superior and the Ministry of Education of Brazil.

As an institution, UFMG is affiliated with the Council of Brazilian University Rectors and the Rede Nacional de Extensão. One of its subsidiaries is the Federal University of Minas Gerais Ecological Station.