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==History==
==History==
The first colleges were established in 1960s. At August 14th, 1969 the Faculty of Law (founded in 1960), Faculty of Philosopy, Science and Languages (founded in 1960), Faculty of Engineering (founded in 1961) and Faculty of Economics(founded in 1963) were united to build the University of Uberlândia (UnU) with the Brazilian Government confirmation by the decree-law nº 762.
The first colleges were established in 1960s. At August 14th, 1969, the Faculty of Law (founded in 1960), Faculty of Philosopy, Science and Languages (founded in 1960), Faculty of Engineering (founded in 1961) and Faculty of Economics (founded in 1963) were united to build the University of Uberlândia (UnU) with the Brazilian Government confirmation by the decree-law nº 762. In May 24th, 1978, University of Uberlândia became the Federal University of Uberlândia by the Law N. 6532.

==Rankings and reputation==
==Rankings and reputation==
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Revision as of 11:13, 8 March 2019

18°55′7″S 48°15′28″W / 18.91861°S 48.25778°W / -18.91861; -48.25778

Federal University of Uberlândia
Universidade Federal de Uberlândia
Other names
UFU
MottoCompromisso com o ensino público, gratuito e de qualidade (Portuguese)
Motto in English
Committed to provide free and high quality public education
TypePublic university
EstablishedAugust 14, 1969 (granted university status as a federation of faculties)
RectorElmiro Santos Resende
Academic staff
1,900[1]
Administrative staff
3,200[1]
Students24,500[1]
Undergraduates14,530 (2005)
Postgraduates2,000 (2005)
Location, ,
CampusUrban
ColorsBlue and white    
Websitewww.ufu.br

The Federal University of Uberlândia (Portuguese: Universidade Federal de Uberlândia, UFU) is a Brazilian public university, located in the southwest of Minas Gerais, in Uberlândia, Brazil. The students are admitted through semesterly exams, the vestibular.

As of 2014, UFU offers 55 undergraduate degrees, including a sought-after Medicine degree, Law, Economics, plus Engineering, Business, Science and Art degrees. It offers 19 doctorate programs, 38 master's degree programs, 34 diplomas and 21 medical residence programs.[1]

History

The first colleges were established in 1960s. At August 14th, 1969, the Faculty of Law (founded in 1960), Faculty of Philosopy, Science and Languages (founded in 1960), Faculty of Engineering (founded in 1961) and Faculty of Economics (founded in 1963) were united to build the University of Uberlândia (UnU) with the Brazilian Government confirmation by the decree-law nº 762. In May 24th, 1978, University of Uberlândia became the Federal University of Uberlândia by the Law N. 6532.

Rankings and reputation

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See also

References

  1. ^ a b c d "Guia Acadêmico 2014 - 2º semestre versão digital - Normas Gerais" (PDF). Retrieved 29 March 2015.