University Overview
Founded in 1991, Universidade Estadual de Santa Cruz (State University of Santa Cruz) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the small city of Ilhéus (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Bahia. Officially recognized by the Ministério da Educação, Brazil (Ministry of Education of Brazil), Universidade Estadual de Santa Cruz (UESC) is a medium-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 6,000-6,999 students) coeducational Brazilian higher education institution. Universidade Estadual de Santa Cruz (UESC) 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 33-year-old Brazilian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UESC also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.
University Snapshot
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| Name | Universidade Estadual de Santa Cruz |
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| Name (English) | State University of Santa Cruz |
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| Acronym | UESC |
| Founded | 1991 |
| Motto | In Altum |
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| Address | Km 16 da Rodovia Ilhéus Itabuna s/n - Salobrinho Ilhéus 45662-900 Bahia Brazil |
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(73) 3680 5200 |
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(73) 3680 5128 |
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