State University of Ponta Grossa
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 | , , |
Campus | Urban |
Website | www.uepg.br |
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.
The Institution offers 36 undergraduate courses, in addition to post-graduate courses at the level of specialization, master's and doctorate. Its area of influence covers approximately 22 municipalities of Parana.
History
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.
Academics
Divisions
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
Rankings
Template:Infobox world university ranking In 2017, Times Higher Education ranked the university within the 801-1000 band globally.[1]
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