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Universidade Católica Dom Bosco (UCDB) is a private, Salesian-inspired institution located in Campo Grande, Brazil, known for its commitment to humanistic education and regional development. Academically, UCDB is particularly strong in areas like Agronomy, Veterinary Medicine, Law, and Psychology, often integrating practical experience and research relevant to the Pantanal region. For international students, UCDB offers exchange programs through its dedicated International Relations Office, facilitating cultural immersion and academic collaboration primarily in Portuguese-taught courses. While full English-taught degrees are not a primary focus, the university provides support for integrating exchange students into its vibrant academic community. A distinctive characteristic is its deep engagement with environmental sustainability, particularly through research and projects focused on the conservation of the Pantanal biome.
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The Dom Bosco Catholic University (Portuguese: Universidade Católica Dom Bosco, UCDB) is a private, non-profit Catholic university, located in Campo Grande, the capital of the State of Mato Grosso do Sul, in western Brazil. It is maintained by the Catholic Archdiocese of Campo Grande. The Salesian mission of Mato Grosso do Sul introduced the first center for higher education in the state of Mato Grosso do Sul in 1961. Located in Campo Grande, the Dom Aquino School of Philosophy, Science and Letters, offered courses in pedagogy and literature, focused on training of educators, mentors, and change agents in society of the state. Gradually the Salesian Mission created new schools including the School of Law in 1965, the School of Economics, Management, and Accounting in 1970, and the School of Social Work in 1972. In subsequent years, courses were added in history, geography, science (biology and mathematics), philosophy, and psychology, and a graduate school was opened. Aiming to become a university, the Salesian Mission received approval from the Ministry of Education and Culture for the integration of the schools with a unified...
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