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Universidade Federal da Paraíba

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world rank  1189

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Overview

Established in 1955, the Universidade Federal da Paraíba (Federal University of Paraíba) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of João Pessoa (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Paraiba. Officially recognized by the Ministério da Educação, Brazil (Ministry of Education of Brazil), Universidade Federal da Paraíba (UFPB) is a large-sized (¿Û¿Û´«Ã½ enrollment range: 25,000-29,999 students) coeducational Brazilian higher education institution. Universidade Federal da Paraíba (UFPB) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees in several areas of study. See the ¿Û¿Û´«Ã½ degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 68-year-old Brazilian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. UFPB also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

Universidade Federal da Paraíba's Control Typepublic

Entity

Universidade Federal da Paraíba's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Universidade Federal da Paraíba' Size by Total Enrollmentlarge-sized

Selectivity

Universidade Federal da Paraíba's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratenot reported

University Identity

Name
Name (English) Federal University of Paraíba
Acronym UFPB
Founded 1955
Motto Sapientia Aedificat
Wisdom Builds
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University Location

Address Cidade Universitária s/n - Campus I - Castelo Branco
João Pessoa
58051-900 Paraiba
Brazil
Universidade Federal da Paraíba's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
Universidade Federal da Paraíba Phone Number +55 (83) 3216 7150
Universidade Federal da Paraíba Fax Number +55 (83) 3225 1901

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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between comprehensive/generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.


Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following Universidade Federal da Paraíba's Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Universidade Federal da Paraíba's academic range and degree level offering.




Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees refers to the amount of money that a student is charged by a University for one academic year of full-time study. Read our guide article about tuition fees and financial aid options to learn more.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Universidade Federal da Paraíba's Tuition Fees Range Matrix is divided into 2 types of students, local and international students, and 2 degree levels, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, and aims to help students to have an approximate idea of the yearly tuition range they might expect to pay at Universidade Federal da Paraíba.

Universidade Federal da Paraíba: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students
0-999 US$
(0-910 Euro)
Not reported
International
students
0-999 US$
(0-910 Euro)
Not reported

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Admissions

Introduction

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Admission Information

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Universidade Federal da Paraíba's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


Universidade Federal da Paraíba's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Has Universidade Federal da Paraíba a selective admission policy? Yes, based on entrance examinations.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Universidade Federal da Paraíba's acceptance rate range is not reported.


Universidade Federal da Paraíba's International Students Admission International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.


Universidade Federal da Paraíba's Admission Office Admission Office

Cidade Universitária - Campus I
João Pessoa 58059-900
(83) 3216 7150


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Size and Profile

Introduction

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Size and Profile

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Universidade Federal da Paraíba's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Universidade Federal da Paraíba has an enrollment range of 25,000-29,999 students making it a large-sized institution.


Universidade Federal da Paraíba's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution has a range of 2,500-2,999 academic employees (Faculty).


Universidade Federal da Paraíba's Control Type Control Type

Universidade Federal da Paraíba is a public higher education institution.


Universidade Federal da Paraíba's Entity Type Entity Type

Universidade Federal da Paraíba is a non-profit higher education institution.


Universidade Federal da Paraíba's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a Urban setting.


Universidade Federal da Paraíba's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.


Religious Affiliation

Universidade Federal da Paraíba does not have any religious affiliation.


Facilities and Services

Introduction

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University Facilities

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Universidade Federal da Paraíba's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library.


Universidade Federal da Paraíba's Housing University Housing

Not reported


Universidade Federal da Paraíba's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

This institution features sporting facilities and organizes sports activities for its students.



University Services

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Universidade Federal da Paraíba's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Not reported

Universidade Federal da Paraíba's Study Abroad Study Abroad

This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.

Universidade Federal da Paraíba's Distance Learning Distance Learning

This institution provides a distance learning mode for certain programs or courses.


Universidade Federal da Paraíba's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported

Universidade Federal da Paraíba's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

There are different types of legal recognition and quality assessment of higher education institutions around the world, depending on the country and its legal and higher education system... read our article about university accreditation and recognition to learn more.


Universidade Federal da Paraíba's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Universidade Federal da Paraíba is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Ministério da Educação, Brazil


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

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Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

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Affiliations and Memberships

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  • Conselho de Reitores das Universidades Brasileiras (CRUB)
  • Rede Nacional de Extensão (RENEX)

Academic Structure

Introduction

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Academic Structure

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Social Media

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Social Media

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