The Federal University of Ceará (Universidade Federal do Ceará, or UFC) is a public federal university based in Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil. Founded in 1954, it offers undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs across a broad range of disciplines, including engineering, health sciences, natural sciences, social sciences, humanities, and technology.

UFC is recognized for its strong research output, innovation initiatives, and contribution to regional development in northeastern Brazil. The university promotes scientific advancement, community engagement, and sustainable development, playing a key role in education, research, and public policy in the region and nationally.