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Universidade do Vale do Paraíba

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Overview

Universidade do Vale do Paraíba (University of Paraíba Valley) is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the large city of São José dos Campos, Sao Paulo, Brazil. This institution also has a branch campus in Jacareí. Founded in 1992, Universidade do Vale do Paraíba (UNIVAP) is a coeducational institution and is officially recognized by the Ministério da Educação, Brazil. UNIVAP provides courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees, such as bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees across several fields of study. For an overview of the available degree levels and areas of study, see the uniRank table below or search the institution's website with the search engine below. This 34-year-old Brazilian higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. Its acceptance rate is 30-39%. This makes it a very selective. International applicants are eligible to apply. UNIVAP also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services, including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, and administrative services.

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Control

Universidade do Vale do Paraíba's Control Typeprivate

Entity

Universidade do Vale do Paraíba's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Universidade do Vale do Paraíba' Size by Total Enrollmentlarge-sized

Selectivity

Universidade do Vale do Paraíba's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratevery selective

Identity

Name
Name (English) University of Paraíba Valley
Name (Non Latin) n.a.
Acronym UNIVAP
Founded 1992
Motto Scientia et Labor
Science and Work
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Location

Address Avenida Shishima Hifumi, 2911 - Urbanova
São José dos Campos
12244-000 Sao Paulo
Brazil
Universidade do Vale do Paraíba's location map and satellite view Location Map
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Universidade do Vale do Paraíba Phone Number (12) 3947 1056
Universidade do Vale do Paraíba Fax Number (12) 3949 1334
Other locations Jacareí

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University of Paraíba Valley's Recognition or Accreditation

Recognition and Accreditation

Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Universidade do Vale do Paraíba is legally chartered, licensed and/or institutionally accredited by: Ministério da Educação, Brazil

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1958


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

Not available; please use the Feedback/Error report form at the end of this page to submit a list of Universidade do Vale do Paraíba's official programmatic or specialized accreditations. If you are an official representative of Universidade do Vale do Paraíba you can also claim and update your entire university profile free of charge.



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Fields of Study and Degree Levels

Universidade do Vale do Paraíba Fields of Study and Degree Levels

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of Universidade do Vale do 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 Universidade do Vale do Paraíba's academic range and degree level offering.



Universidade do Vale do Paraíba: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
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degrees 		Bachelor
degrees 		Master
degrees 		Doctoral
degrees
Yes Yes Yes
A&H Yes
L&C
B&S Yes Yes
M&H Yes Yes
S&T Yes Yes
Eng Yes Yes Yes

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Programs and Courses

Universidade do Vale do Paraíba Academic Programs/Courses

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Tuition Fees

Universidade do Vale do Paraíba Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of Universidade do Vale do 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 Universidade do Vale do Paraíba.



Universidade do Vale do Paraíba: Tuition Fees Range Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students		 Not reported Not reported
International
students		 Not reported Not reported

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Important: tuition fee ranges are indicative. Final tuition fees can vary by degree program, citizenship, residency status, study load and enrollment mode. Contact Universidade do Vale do Paraíba Admissions for exact pricing applicable to your circumstances. Data sources: these figures are compiled from direct institutional submissions to uniRank, official Universidade do Vale do Paraíba website data and publicly available government education sources.

Admissions

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Universidade do Vale do Paraíba's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

Universidade do Vale do Paraíba is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.


Universidade do Vale do Paraíba's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Universidade do Vale do Paraíba has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations for prospective students.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Universidade do Vale do Paraíba's acceptance rate ranges from 30 to 39%, making it a very selective higher education institution.


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


Universidade do Vale do Paraíba's International Students Admission International Students

Yes


Universidade do Vale do Paraíba's Admission Office Admission Office

Avenida Shishima Hifumi, 2911 - Urbanova
São José dos Campos 12244-000
(12) 3947 1000


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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 Universidade do Vale do Paraíba's Admission Office for detailed information on their admission selection policy and acceptance rate.

Size and Profile

Universidade do Vale do Paraíba Size and Profile


Universidade do Vale do Paraíba's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Universidade do Vale do Paraíba has a student enrollment ranging from 10,000 to 14,999, making it a large-sized institution.


Universidade do Vale do Paraíba's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

Universidade do Vale do Paraíba's academic staff ranges from 400 to 499 members.


Universidade do Vale do Paraíba's Control Type Control Type

Universidade do Vale do Paraíba is a private higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed independently rather than by the government, and relies on tuition fees and private contributions for its operations.


Universidade do Vale do Paraíba's Entity Type Entity Type

Universidade do Vale do 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.


Universidade do Vale do Paraíba's Campus Setting Campus Setting

Universidade do Vale do Paraíba's main campus is located in a suburban setting, meaning it is situated in a residential area near a city.


Universidade do Vale do Paraíba's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

Universidade do Vale do 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.


Universidade do Vale do Paraíba's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

Not reported


Universidade do Vale do Paraíba is Christian-Catholic Religious Affiliation

Christian-Catholic.



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Facilities and Services

Universidade do Vale do Paraíba Facilities


Universidade do Vale do Paraíba's Library University Library

Yes Visit Universidade do Vale do Paraíba's Library


Universidade do Vale do Paraíba's Housing University Housing

Not reported


Universidade do Vale do Paraíba's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Yes


Universidade do Vale do Paraíba's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported

Universidade do Vale do Paraíba Services


Universidade do Vale do Paraíba's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Not reported


Universidade do Vale do Paraíba's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


Universidade do Vale do Paraíba's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Not reported


Universidade do Vale do Paraíba's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported


Universidade do Vale do Paraíba's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


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Academic Structure

Universidade do Vale do Paraíba Organisational Structure

The academic structure of Universidade do Vale do Paraíba consists of the following primary first-level divisions; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.

Universidade do Vale do Paraíba
  • Faculty of Education and Arts
  • Faculty of Engineering, Architecture and Urbanism
  • Faculty of Health Sciences
  • Faculty of Applied Social Sciences and Computing
  • Faculty of Law

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Memberships and Affiliations

Universidade do Vale do Paraíba Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Universidade do Vale do 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)


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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Universidade do Vale do Paraíba public or private?

Universidade do Vale do Paraíba is a private higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed independently rather than by the government, and relies on tuition fees and private contributions for its operations.

Is Universidade do Vale do Paraíba profit or non-profit?

Universidade do Vale do 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.

What is the size of Universidade do Vale do Paraíba in terms of enrollment?

Universidade do Vale do Paraíba has a student enrollment ranging from 10,000 to 14,999, making it a large-sized institution.

What is the size of Universidade do Vale do Paraíba in terms of academic staff?

Universidade do Vale do Paraíba's academic staff ranges from 400 to 499 members.

Is Universidade do Vale do Paraíba a coeducational institution?

Universidade do Vale do Paraíba is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.

What academic calendar does Universidade do Vale do Paraíba use?

Universidade do Vale do 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.

What religion is Universidade do Vale do Paraíba affiliated with?

Christian-Catholic.

Does Universidade do Vale do Paraíba admit international students?

Yes.

What is Universidade do Vale do Paraíba's acceptance rate and admission policy?

Universidade do Vale do Paraíba's acceptance rate ranges from 30 to 39%, making it a very selective higher education institution. This university has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations for prospective students.

How much does it cost to attend Universidade do Vale do Paraíba UNIVAP?

Undergraduate tuition range for local students: Not reported. International students: Not reported. Tuition costs may vary by program.

Where is Universidade do Vale do Paraíba UNIVAP located?

Universidade do Vale do Paraíba is located in São José dos Campos, Sao Paulo, Brazil. Address: Avenida Shishima Hifumi, 2911 - Urbanova.

Is Universidade do Vale do Paraíba UNIVAP accredited and legally recognised?

Yes, Universidade do Vale do Paraíba is accredited by Ministério da Educação, Brazil (since 1958).

Does Universidade do Vale do Paraíba offer financial aid?

Not reported

Does Universidade do Vale do Paraíba offer study abroad programs?

Yes

Does Universidade do Vale do Paraíba have a university library?

Yes

Does Universidade do Vale do Paraíba provide student housing and accommodation?

Not reported

Does Universidade do Vale do Paraíba have sports facilities or activities?

Yes

Does Universidade do Vale do Paraíba offer academic counseling?

Not reported

Does Universidade do Vale do Paraíba offer career services?

Not reported

Does Universidade do Vale do Paraíba offer distance learning?

Not reported

Does Universidade do Vale do Paraíba have an institutional hospital?

Not reported

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