Universidade de Pernambuco

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Universidade de Pernambuco (UPE) is a prominent public institution in Brazil, particularly renowned for its strong programs in Health Sciences, including Medicine and Nursing, as well as Engineering and Law. It is distinguished by its extensive network of campuses spread across the state of Pernambuco, offering a broad range of academic opportunities beyond its main campus in Recife. For international students, UPE primarily conducts instruction in Portuguese, requiring proficiency in the language, though its International Relations Office provides support for exchange programs, visa guidance, and academic integration. While dedicated English-taught programs are limited, UPE actively participates in international exchange initiatives, fostering a diverse academic environment. Its strong regional presence across the state makes it a truly state-wide institution with deep community ties.

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The University of Pernambuco (Portuguese: Universidade de Pernambuco, UPE; formerly Fundação de Ensino Superior de Pernambuco, FESP) is a public state university located in Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil. Every year almost 4,000 seats of UPE are offered in Brazilian's universities entry exam, the National High School Exam (ENEM). The competition rate is over 12 applicants for each seat, in general. UPE is well positioned in Brazilian university rankings, such as Guia do Estudante and RUF, with most of its courses being between the 50 best of Brazil. In 2021, UPE was classified as the 45th best university of Brazil and the 100th best of Latin America by Times Higher Education University Rankings (THE).

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