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University of Paraíba Valley

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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

University of Paraíba Valley's Control Typeprivate

Entity

University of Paraíba Valley's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

University of Paraíba Valley' Size by Total Enrollmentlarge-sized

Selectivity

University of Paraíba Valley's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratevery selective

Identity

Name (English) University of Paraíba Valley
Name
Name (Non Latin)
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
University of Paraíba Valley's location map, satellite view and street view Location Map
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University of Paraíba Valley Phone Number (12) 3947 1056
University of Paraíba Valley 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

University of Paraíba Valley 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 this university you can also claim and update this entire university profile free of charge (UPDATE ALL).



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Fields of Study and Degree Levels

University of Paraíba Valley Fields of Study and Degree Levels

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of University of Paraíba Valley 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 University of Paraíba Valley's academic range and degree level offering.



Universidade do Vale do Paraíba: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
PreBach
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

University of Paraíba Valley Academic Programs/Courses

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Tuition Fees

University of Paraíba Valley Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of University of Paraíba Valley 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 University of Paraíba Valley.



University of Paraíba Valley: Tuition Fees Range Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
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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 University of Paraíba Valley Admissions for exact pricing applicable to your circumstances. Data sources: these figures are compiled from direct institutional submissions to uniRank, official University of Paraíba Valley website data and publicly available government education sources.

Admissions

University of Paraíba Valley Admission Info


University of Paraíba Valley's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

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


University of Paraíba Valley's Admission Selection Admission Selection

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


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

University of Paraíba Valley'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


University of Paraíba Valley's International Students Admission International Students

Yes


University of Paraíba Valley'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 University of Paraíba Valley's Admission Office for detailed information on their admission selection policy and acceptance rate.

Size and Profile

University of Paraíba Valley Size and Profile


University of Paraíba Valley's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

University of Paraíba Valley has a student enrollment ranging from 10,000 to 14,999, making it a large-sized institution.


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

University of Paraíba Valley's academic staff ranges from 400 to 499 members.


University of Paraíba Valley's Control Type Control Type

University of Paraíba Valley 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.


University of Paraíba Valley's Entity Type Entity Type

University of Paraíba Valley 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.


University of Paraíba Valley's Campus Setting Campus Setting

University of Paraíba Valley's main campus is located in a suburban setting, meaning it is situated in a residential area near a city.


University of Paraíba Valley's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

University of Paraíba Valley 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.


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

Not reported


University of Paraíba Valley is Christian-Catholic Religious Affiliation

Christian-Catholic.



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Facilities and Services

University of Paraíba Valley Facilities


University of Paraíba Valley's Library University Library

Yes Visit University of Paraíba Valley's Library


University of Paraíba Valley's Housing University Housing

Not reported


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

Yes


University of Paraíba Valley's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported

University of Paraíba Valley Services


University of Paraíba Valley's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Not reported


University of Paraíba Valley's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


University of Paraíba Valley's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Not reported

University of Paraíba Valley's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported


University of Paraíba Valley's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


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Academic Structure

University of Paraíba Valley 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.

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  • 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

University of Paraíba Valley 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 University of Paraíba Valley public or private?

University of Paraíba Valley 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 University of Paraíba Valley profit or non-profit?

University of Paraíba Valley 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 University of Paraíba Valley in terms of enrollment?

University of Paraíba Valley has a student enrollment ranging from 10,000 to 14,999, making it a large-sized institution.

What is the size of University of Paraíba Valley in terms of academic staff?

University of Paraíba Valley's academic staff ranges from 400 to 499 members.

Is University of Paraíba Valley a coeducational institution?

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

What academic calendar does University of Paraíba Valley use?

University of Paraíba Valley 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 University of Paraíba Valley affiliated with?

Christian-Catholic.

Does University of Paraíba Valley admit international students?

Yes.

What is University of Paraíba Valley's acceptance rate and admission policy?

University of Paraíba Valley'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 University of Paraíba Valley UNIVAP?

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

Where is University of Paraíba Valley UNIVAP located?

University of Paraíba Valley is located in São José dos Campos, Sao Paulo, Brazil. Address: Avenida Shishima Hifumi, 2911 - Urbanova.

Is University of Paraíba Valley UNIVAP accredited and legally recognised?

Yes, University of Paraíba Valley is accredited by Ministério da Educação, Brazil (since 1958).

Does University of Paraíba Valley offer financial aid?

Not reported

Does University of Paraíba Valley offer study abroad programs?

Yes

Does University of Paraíba Valley have a university library?

Yes

Does University of Paraíba Valley provide student housing and accommodation?

Not reported

Does University of Paraíba Valley have sports facilities or activities?

Yes

Does University of Paraíba Valley offer academic counseling?

Not reported

Does University of Paraíba Valley offer career services?

Not reported

Does University of Paraíba Valley offer distance learning?

Not reported

Does University of Paraíba Valley have an institutional hospital?

Not reported

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