Universidade Estadual da Paraíba

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Universidade Estadual da Paraíba (UEPB) is a prominent public institution in northeastern Brazil, recognized for its commitment to regional development and extensive research across various fields. Academically, it is particularly strong in areas like Education, Health Sciences, and Social Sciences, offering a diverse range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs. For international students, UEPB primarily offers exchange opportunities through its Assessoria de Relações Internacionais (International Relations Office), which facilitates academic mobility and provides support for integration into the university and local culture. While instruction is predominantly in Portuguese, the university's multi-campus structure across the state of Paraíba is a distinctive characteristic, allowing it to serve a broad spectrum of communities and regional needs.

Background

The Paraíba State University (Portuguese: Universidade Estadual da Paraíba, UEPB) is a public university in the Brazilian state of Paraíba. The university has eight campuses throughout the state, and its main campus is located in the city of Campina Grande. It was founded by local ordinance n. 23, on March 15, 1966, as Regional University of Northeastern Brazil (Portuguese: Universidade Regional do Nordeste - URNe) as a local autarky. On October 11, 1987 by State Law n. 4.977, which was sanctioned by Governor Tarcísio Burity, the URNe became the State University of Paraíba.

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