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Universidade Estadual do Maranhão (UEMA) is a prominent public institution in Brazil, deeply committed to the social and economic development of the Maranhão state. It is particularly recognized for its strong programs in Education, Agrarian Sciences, and Health Sciences, reflecting its regional focus and impact. For international students, UEMA's International Relations Office facilitates academic exchanges and provides administrative support, though most instruction is in Portuguese. While dedicated English-taught programs are limited, exchange opportunities allow students to immerse themselves in Brazilian culture and academia. A distinctive characteristic is its extensive network of campuses across Maranhão, bringing higher education directly to various communities.
Background
Universidade Estadual do Maranhão (UEMA, English: State University of Maranhão) is a public state university in the state of Maranhão, Brazil. It was founded on Dezember 30, 1981, and is based in São Luís. In addition to the Universidade Federal do Maranhão (UFMA), it was the second university in the state. In September 2016, part of it was dismembered for creation of a third, the newly founded Universidade Estadual da Região Tocantina do Maranhão (UEMASUL). With more than 20 thousand students, the institution has 22 campuses and 25 university centers. In the university ranking, it ranks 157th in Brazil. The university rector is Walter Canales Sant' Ana.
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