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Welcome to the Master’s in Gastronomy at UFC
Discover a transformative academic experience with the Master’s Program in Gastronomy at the Federal University of Ceará (UFC), nestled in vibrant Fortaleza, Brazil.
Program Highlights: Innovation, Culture & Impact
At its core, the program focuses on Gastronomy, Innovation & Sustainability, transforming traditional and unique Brazilian ingredients through culinary creativity. This approach elevates food quality, fosters cultural preservation, and blends social engagement with forward-thinking gastronomy.
Research is driven by three dynamic lines:
- Gastronomy, Social Inclusion & Sustainability
Investigates gastronomy as a catalyst for social change, exploring food sovereignty, cultural documentation, educational outreach, and culinary entrepreneurship. - Technology & Gastronomic Innovation
Emphasizes scientific understanding of raw materials and creative culinary methods that preserve nutrition while innovating sensory experiences. - Gastronomy, Nutrition & Health (launched in 2025)
Bridges nutrition, anthropology, and health sciences, delving into functional foods, ethnonutrition, clinical gastronomy, dietary diversity, and planetary health.
Why Choose the Program?
- Cutting‑Edge Interdisciplinary Training: Connects culinary arts with nutrition, public policy, innovation science, and social impact.
- Regional Roots, Global Vision: Grounded in Ceará’s rich gastronomic heritage, your work can resonate locally and reach internationally.
- Purposeful Scholarship: Research empowers communities, supports cultural identity, and promotes economic development through food.
The Federal University of Ceará (UFC): A Beacon of Excellence
Founded in 1955, UFC is among Brazil’s premier public federal universities, known for its robust academic offerings and research prowess across dozens of disciplines(Programa de Pós-graduação em Gastronomia, Research.com).
- Regional prominence: Recognized as the top university in Brazil’s North and Northeast regions and ranked among the top 10 nationally in 2016(Wikipédia).
- Global standing: Globally, UFC is placed in the #1201–1400 range in the QS World University Rankings (2026) and highlighted for its sustainability and subject-specific excellence(Top Universities). According to CWUR (2025), it ranks around 961 globally, placing it in the top 4.5% worldwide(CWUR).
- Research & Innovation: Among the national leaders in scientific output, UFC ranks high in innovation and societal impact(Research.com).
In Fortaleza, UFC spans an impressive three main campuses:
- Campi in Fortaleza:
- Pici: The largest, focused on science and technology.
- Benfica: Central administrative hub with humanities, arts, law, business — including the Museum of Art, Casa Amarela, theater, and university media.
- Porangabaçu: Health sciences base, housing the medical, dentistry, pharmacy, and nursing faculties, plus the University Hospital Walter Cantídio, a leading clinical and transplant center(Wikipédia, Top Universities).
Fortaleza: A Living Cultural Lab
Fortaleza, the capital of Ceará and Brazil’s fourth-largest city, offers a potent fusion of coastal beauty, cultural richness, and academic energy(Live More, Travel More, Viator).
- Beaches & Coastal Life: From Praia do Futuro to Iracema, the city serves up golden sands ideal for swimming, surfing, and soaking up the sun(expedia).
- Natural Escape: The urban Cocó Ecological Park—one of South America’s largest urban parks—protects biodiversity, offers environmental education, and delivers much-needed green relief to the city(Wikipedia).
- Culture & Entertainment:
- Getaways Galore: Fortaleza is your gateway to breathtaking escapes to Jericoacoara, Canoa Quebrada, and more scenic coastal destinations(Next Stop: Brazil).
- Family Fun: Don’t miss Beach Park—one of the world’s best water parks, located just outside the city, with thrilling rides and resort-style relaxation(Wikipedia).
Program & Location at a Glance
| Feature | Highlight |
|---|---|
| Academic Realm | Innovative gastronomy grounded in sustainability, society, health, and technology |
| University Excellence | Top in North–Northeast Brazil; respected globally; strong research & community impact |
| Fortaleza Living | Coastal life, cultural vibrancy, natural parks, festival scenes, easy access to escapes |
Ready to Join Us?
If you’re driven to explore gastronomy’s intersections—with innovation, social change, health, and heritage—UFC’s Master’s in Gastronomy offers not just a degree, but a journey. Located in the heart of northeastern Brazil’s cultural and academic pulse, your studies will flourish in a place where flavors meet purpose.
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