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Universidade Estadual do Ceará (UECE) is a prominent public institution in northeastern Brazil, recognized for its strong programs in Education, Health Sciences, and Humanities, with a particular emphasis on regional development and research relevant to the semi-arid region. For international students, UECE offers support through its International Relations Office (Assessoria de Relações Internacionais - ARI), facilitating exchange programs and fostering global academic cooperation. While most full degree programs are taught in Portuguese, the office assists exchange students with integration and academic guidance. A distinctive characteristic is its deep commitment to social inclusion and sustainable development within the state of Ceará, often engaging in community-based projects. The university actively participates in international mobility programs, enhancing the global experience for its students.
Background
The State University of Ceará (Portuguese: Universidade Estadual do Ceará, UECE) is a public university in the Brazilian state of Ceará. It is the second largest university in Ceará, the eighth best state university in Brazil and considered the best state university in the North, Northeast and Center-West of the country. Established in 1975 by the Act No. 9.753 which authorizes the State Executive Branch to create Ceará State Educational Foundation (FUNEDUCE), UECE is the largest state university of Ceará. It is involved in teaching, research and science outreach in many areas of knowledge. Its structure consists of a network of campuses that privileges the courses aimed at the training of teachers. The undergraduate programs in Business Administration, Accounting and Psychology are among the best in the country according to Students Performance National Exam (Enade). On January 27, 2021, the then governor of Ceará, Camilo Santana, authorized the start of construction of the Ceará University Hospital (HUC), which will be the largest hospital in the state. The unit will be built within the Itaperi campus and will be deeply integrated with...
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