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 (uniRank 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 uniRank 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.
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Name (English) | Federal University of Paraíba |
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Name | Federal University of Paraíba |
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Address | Cidade Universitária s/n - Campus I - Castelo Branco João Pessoa 58051-900 Paraiba Brazil |
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+55 (83) 3225 1901 |
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The following Federal University of 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 Federal University of Paraíba's academic range and degree level offering.
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Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our "Introduction to University Admissions" article to learn more.
uniRank publishes below some basic Federal University of Paraíba's admission information.
This institution admits Men and Women (coed).
Has Federal University of Paraíba a selective admission policy? Yes, based on entrance examinations.
Federal University of Paraíba's acceptance rate range is not reported.
International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.
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uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for Federal University of Paraíba.
Federal University of Paraíba has an enrollment range of 25,000-29,999 students making it a large-sized institution.
This institution has a range of 2,500-2,999 academic employees (Faculty).
Federal University of Paraíba is a public higher education institution.
Federal University of Paraíba is a non-profit higher education institution.
This institution's main campus is located in a Urban setting.
This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.
Federal University of Paraíba does not have any religious affiliation.
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uniRank provides below an overview of Federal University of Paraíba's main facilities:
This institution features sporting facilities and organizes sports activities for its students.
uniRank provides below an overview of Federal University of Paraíba's main services:
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This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.
This institution provides a distance learning mode for certain programs or courses.
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Federal University of Paraíba is legally recognized and/or accredited by: Ministério da Educação, Brazil
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uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Federal University of Paraíba's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.
Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of disciplines and fields of study a University focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer academic divisions and a simplified organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.
uniRank shows a diagram of the first-level academic divisions of the Federal University of Paraíba 's organizational structure; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.
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