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Federal University of Paraíba

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world rank  1155

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University Overview

Established in 1955, 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 69-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

Federal University of Paraíba's Control Typepublic

Entity

Federal University of Paraíba's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Federal University of Paraíba' Size by Total Enrollmentlarge-sized

Selectivity

Federal University of Paraíba's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratenot reported

University Identity

Name (English) Federal University of Paraíba
Name
Name (Non Latin)
Acronym UFPB
Founded 1955
Motto Sapientia Aedificat
Wisdom Builds
Colours
Mascot
Video Presentation n.a.

University Location

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

Federal University of Paraíba's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

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

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

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Important: the above section is intended to include only those reputable organizations (e.g. Ministries or Departments of Higher Education) that have the legal authority to officially charter, license, register or more generally recognize Federal University of Paraíba as a whole (institutional legal recognition), accredit the institution as a whole (institutional accreditation) or accredit its specific programs or courses (programmatic accreditation).

Fields of Study and Degree Levels

Federal University of Paraíba Fields of Study and Degree Levels

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of Federal University of Paraíba 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.



Federal University of Paraíba: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
PreBach
degrees		 Bachelor
degrees		 Master
degrees		 Doctoral
degrees

 
 
 
 
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L&C
B&S
M&H
S&T
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Programs and Courses

Federal University of Paraíba Academic Programs/Courses

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Tuition Fees

Federal University of Paraíba Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of Federal University of Paraíba categorizes tuition fees by student type (local or international) and degree level (undergraduate or postgraduate). It aims to help students get an approximate idea of the estimated yearly tuition fees at Federal University of Paraíba.



Federal University of 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

Federal University of Paraíba Admission Info


Federal University of Paraíba's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

Federal University of Paraíba is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.


Federal University of Paraíba's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Federal University of Paraíba has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations for prospective students.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Federal University of Paraíba 's acceptance rate is not reported.


Minority Serving Minority Serving

This institution does not have a special focus on promoting education or research among a specific minority or ethnic group.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

Not reported


Federal University of Paraíba's International Students Admission International Students

Not reported


Federal University of Paraíba's Admission Office Admission Office

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


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Notice: admission policy and acceptance rate may vary by the areas of study, degree level, student's nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact Federal University of Paraíba's Admission Office for detailed information on their admission selection policy and acceptance rate.

Size and Profile

Federal University of Paraíba Size and Profile


Federal University of Paraíba's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Federal University of ParaíbaThis institution has a student enrollment ranging from 25,000 to 29,999, making it a large-sized institution.


Federal University of Paraíba's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

Federal University of Paraíba's academic staff ranges from 2,500 to 2,999 members.


Federal University of Paraíba's Control Type Control Type

Federal University of Paraíba is a public higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed by the government, providing affordable access to education for students.


Federal University of Paraíba's Entity Type Entity Type

Federal University of Paraíba is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.


Federal University of Paraíba's Campus Setting Campus Setting

Federal University of Paraíba's main campus is located in an urban setting, meaning it is situated within a city.


Federal University of Paraíba's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

Federal University of Paraíba adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.


Federal University of Paraíba's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

Not reported


Federal University of Paraíba is None Religious Affiliation

None.



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Facilities and Services

Federal University of Paraíba Facilities


Federal University of Paraíba's Library University Library

Yes Visit Federal University of Paraíba's Library


Federal University of Paraíba's Housing University Housing

Not reported


Federal University of Paraíba's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Yes


Federal University of Paraíba's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported

Federal University of Paraíba Services


Federal University of Paraíba's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Not reported


Federal University of Paraíba's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


Federal University of Paraíba's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Yes

Federal University of Paraíba's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported


Federal University of Paraíba's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


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Academic Structure

Federal University of Paraíba Academic Structure

uniRank shows a structural diagram of the first-level academic divisions of the Universidade Federal da Paraíba's organizational structure; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.


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Memberships and Affiliations

Federal University of Paraíba Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Universidade Federal da Paraíba's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

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


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Social Media

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Free Online Courses

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