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|other_name = UEPG |
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| established = 1969 |
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|rector = Carlos Luciano Sant'Ana Vargas |
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| type = [[Public University]] |
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| rector = Miguel Sanches Neto |
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| city = [[Ponta Grossa]] |
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| state = [[Paraná (state)|Parana]] |
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| students = 15,492 |
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| faculty = 938 (Headcount) |
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The '''State University of Ponta Grossa''' ('''{{lang-pt|Universidade Estadual de Ponta Grossa}}''', '''UEPG''') is a public higher education institution in the state of [[Paraná, Brazil]]. The university has two campuses in the city of [[Ponta Grossa]] and one campus in the city of [[Telêmaco Borba]]. UEPG influences approximately 22 municipalities of Paraná. |
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The institution offers 36 undergraduate degree programs, in addition to graduate degree programs. The university also offers distance education. |
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The '''State University of Ponta Grossa''' ('''{{lang-pt|Universidade Estadual de Ponta Grossa}}''', '''UEPG''') is one of the five state universities in [[Paraná (state)|Paraná]], [[Brazil]]. The institution has two campuses in [[Ponta Grossa]] city as well as a college ground in each of the following cities: [[Telêmaco Borba]], [[Palmeira, Paraná|Palmeira]], [[Castro, Paraná|Castro]], [[São Mateus do Sul]] e [[Jaguariaíva]]. |
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The Institution offering 28 undergraduate courses and 6 qualifications, in addition to post-graduate courses at the level of specialization, master's and doctoral degrees. Its area of influence covers approximately 22 municipalities of the State of Parana. |
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==History== |
==History== |
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UEPG was created by the State Government through the Law 6.034, November 6, 1969, and Decree no 18.111, January 28, 1970, which resulted in the incorporation of the already existing faculties that were working independently, such as the State College of Philosophy, Sciences and Letters of Ponta Grossa, the State College of Pharmacy and Dentistry of Ponta Grossa, the State College of Law of Ponta Grossa and the State College of Economic Sciences and Administration of Ponta Grossa. |
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==Campus== |
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The university is also known in Brazil as a center of excellence in [[Journalism]] (area on which UEPG is considered to be among the top ten in the country).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://portal.uepg.br/institucional/universidade/historico.php|title=Portal UEPG|publisher=portal.uepg.br|accessdate=2014-03-05}}</ref> |
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UEPG currently has three campuses, two located in the city of Ponta Grossa and one located in the city of Telêmaco Borba, both in the state of Paraná. The university's main campus is located in downtown Ponta Grossa, and the administrative building is located in the Uvaranas area. |
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The Uvaranas campus has, among other facilities, a running track, a soccer field, multisport courts, a heated pool, an astronomical observatory and a library, the Central Library Professor Faris Michaele, with over 90.000 copies. |
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==Graduation== |
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==Academics== |
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The UEPG research currently offer 7 under-graduate courses in Agricultural Sciences and Technology, 5 courses in Biological Sciences, 6 courses in Humanities, 4 in Exact Sciences, 5 of Social Sciences and 1 courses of Legal Sciences, in addition to 7 other qualifications.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.uepg.br/catalogo/cursos/|title=Portal UEPG|publisher=portal.uepg.br|accessdate=2014-03-05}}</ref> |
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=== Divisions === |
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'''Agrarian and Technological Sciences''' |
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Agronomy Engineering | Civil Engineering | Food | Computer Engineering | Materials Engineering | Informatics | Zootechny |
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*Civil Engineering |
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===Biological Sciences=== |
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* Agronomy |
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Biological Sciences - Undergraduate and Graduate | Physical Education | Nursing | Pharmacy | Medical | Dentistry |
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* Software Engineering |
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* Materials Engineering |
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* Food Engineering |
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* Computer Engineering |
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* Zootechnics |
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'''Life Sciences''' |
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Arts and Music | Visual Arts | History - Undergraduate and Graduate | Lyrics | Pedagogy |
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* Biology |
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===Exact Sciences=== |
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* Physical Education |
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Physics - Undergraduate and Graduate | Geography - Undergraduate and Graduate | Mathematics | Chemistry | Chemical Technology |
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* Nursing |
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* Pharmacy |
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* Medicine |
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* Dentistry |
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'''Humanities and Arts''' |
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===Social Sciences=== |
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Administration | Foreign Trade | accounting Sciences | economic Sciences | Journalism | Social Service | Tourism - bachelor |
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* Visual Arts |
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===Legal Sciences=== |
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* History |
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Law |
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* Education |
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* Languages and Literature (Portuguese/English, Portuguese/Spanish and Portuguese/French) |
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* Music |
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'''Exact Sciences''' |
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== Rankings == |
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{{Infobox world university ranking |
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* Mathematics |
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* Physics |
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| THE_W = 801-1000 | THE_W_ref = <ref name="THEranking2017">[https://www.timeshighereducation.com/world-university-rankings/2018/world-ranking World University Rankings 2017-2018]</ref> |
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* Geography |
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* Chemistry |
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* Chemical Technology |
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'''Social Sciences''' |
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* Administration |
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* Economics |
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* International Trade |
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* Social Service |
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* Accounting |
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* Journalism |
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* Tourism |
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'''Law''' |
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=== Healthcare === |
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UEPG administers the Regional University Hospital of Campos Gerais, which attends patients from 12 cities of Parana. The hospital has 168 beds: 6 in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (ICU); 4 in the Pediatric ICU; 20 in the Adult ICU; 2 in the Neonatal ICU; 32 in Internal Medicine; 63 in Surgery and 41 in Nursery. |
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=== Rankings === |
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| THE_W = 801-1000 |
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| THE_W_year = 2017 |
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| THE_W_ref = <ref name="THEranking2017">[https://www.timeshighereducation.com/world-university-rankings/2018/world-ranking World University Rankings 2017-2018]</ref> |
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In 2017, [[Times Higher Education]] ranked the university within the 801-1000 band globally.<ref name="THEranking2017" /> |
In 2017, [[Times Higher Education]] ranked the university within the 801-1000 band globally.<ref name="THEranking2017" /> |
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== Admissions == |
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The admission process for prospective students happens through an entrance exam called vestibular or through the Serial Selective Process ('''{{lang-pt|Processo Seletivo Seriado}}''', '''PSS'''), a three-stage process composed of tests similar to the vestibular. Each stage happens in one of the three years that constitute the Brazilian High School system. |
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The vestibular can be taken by anyone that wishes to study at the university, but the PSS can only be taken by high school students. |
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== Economic impact == |
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According to studies,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://portal.uepg.br/noticias.php?id=14833|title=UEPG Notícias {{!}} Pesquisa aponta impacto regional das Universidades Estaduais do Paraná|website=portal.uepg.br|language=pt-br|access-date=2019-12-10}}</ref> every [[Brazilian real|real]] invested in the higher education institutions is multiplied by four when returned to local economies. Thus, UEPG has an annual impact of 500 million reais<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://arede.info/ponta-grossa/267874/uepg-impacta-r-05-bi-na-economia-local-diz-reitor|title="UEPG impacta R$ 0,5 bi na economia local", diz reitor|last=Rede|first=A.|date=2019-07-18|website=A Rede|language=pt-br|access-date=2019-12-10}}</ref> (about U$120 mi) on the regional economy. |
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== See also == |
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* [[List of state universities in Brazil]] |
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== References == |
== References == |
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==External links== |
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* [http://www.uepg.br Official UEPG Website] {{ |
* [http://www.uepg.br Official UEPG Website] {{in lang|pt}} |
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* [http://www.pr.gov.br/ Government of the State of Parana] {{ |
* [http://www.pr.gov.br/ Government of the State of Parana] {{in lang|pt}} |
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*[https://www3.uepg.br/eri/ International Relations Office] (in Portuguese) |
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*Information Sheet [https://www2.uepg.br//eri/wp-content/uploads/sites/52/2020/07/Infosheet-UEPG.pdf] |
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Latest revision as of 09:08, 8 January 2024
Other name | UEPG |
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Type | Public University |
Established | 1969 |
Rector | Miguel Sanches Neto |
Academic staff | 938 (Headcount) |
Students | 15,492 |
Undergraduates | 12,236 |
Postgraduates | 3,256 |
Location | , , Brazil |
Campus | Urban |
Website | www |
The State University of Ponta Grossa (Portuguese: Universidade Estadual de Ponta Grossa, UEPG) is a public higher education institution in the state of Paraná, Brazil. The university has two campuses in the city of Ponta Grossa and one campus in the city of Telêmaco Borba. UEPG influences approximately 22 municipalities of Paraná.
The institution offers 36 undergraduate degree programs, in addition to graduate degree programs. The university also offers distance education.
History[edit]
UEPG was created by the State Government through the Law 6.034, November 6, 1969, and Decree no 18.111, January 28, 1970, which resulted in the incorporation of the already existing faculties that were working independently, such as the State College of Philosophy, Sciences and Letters of Ponta Grossa, the State College of Pharmacy and Dentistry of Ponta Grossa, the State College of Law of Ponta Grossa and the State College of Economic Sciences and Administration of Ponta Grossa.
Campus[edit]
UEPG currently has three campuses, two located in the city of Ponta Grossa and one located in the city of Telêmaco Borba, both in the state of Paraná. The university's main campus is located in downtown Ponta Grossa, and the administrative building is located in the Uvaranas area.
The Uvaranas campus has, among other facilities, a running track, a soccer field, multisport courts, a heated pool, an astronomical observatory and a library, the Central Library Professor Faris Michaele, with over 90.000 copies.
Academics[edit]
Divisions[edit]
Agrarian and Technological Sciences
- Civil Engineering
- Agronomy
- Software Engineering
- Materials Engineering
- Food Engineering
- Computer Engineering
- Zootechnics
Life Sciences
- Biology
- Physical Education
- Nursing
- Pharmacy
- Medicine
- Dentistry
Humanities and Arts
- Visual Arts
- History
- Education
- Languages and Literature (Portuguese/English, Portuguese/Spanish and Portuguese/French)
- Music
Exact Sciences
- Mathematics
- Physics
- Geography
- Chemistry
- Chemical Technology
Social Sciences
- Administration
- Economics
- International Trade
- Social Service
- Accounting
- Journalism
- Tourism
Law
Healthcare[edit]
UEPG administers the Regional University Hospital of Campos Gerais, which attends patients from 12 cities of Parana. The hospital has 168 beds: 6 in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (ICU); 4 in the Pediatric ICU; 20 in the Adult ICU; 2 in the Neonatal ICU; 32 in Internal Medicine; 63 in Surgery and 41 in Nursery.
Rankings[edit]
University rankings | |
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Global – Overall | |
THE World[1] | 801-1000 (2017) |
In 2017, Times Higher Education ranked the university within the 801-1000 band globally.[1]
Admissions[edit]
The admission process for prospective students happens through an entrance exam called vestibular or through the Serial Selective Process (Portuguese: Processo Seletivo Seriado, PSS), a three-stage process composed of tests similar to the vestibular. Each stage happens in one of the three years that constitute the Brazilian High School system.
The vestibular can be taken by anyone that wishes to study at the university, but the PSS can only be taken by high school students.
Economic impact[edit]
According to studies,[2] every real invested in the higher education institutions is multiplied by four when returned to local economies. Thus, UEPG has an annual impact of 500 million reais[3] (about U$120 mi) on the regional economy.
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ a b World University Rankings 2017-2018
- ^ "UEPG Notícias | Pesquisa aponta impacto regional das Universidades Estaduais do Paraná". portal.uepg.br (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 2019-12-10.
- ^ Rede, A. (2019-07-18). ""UEPG impacta R$ 0,5 bi na economia local", diz reitor". A Rede (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 2019-12-10.
External links[edit]
- Official UEPG Website (in Portuguese)
- Government of the State of Parana (in Portuguese)
- International Relations Office (in Portuguese)
- Information Sheet [1]