Universidade Federal do Paraná

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Universidade Federal do Paraná (UFPR) is Brazil's oldest federal university, renowned for its comprehensive academic offerings and strong research output across various fields. It excels particularly in Law, Engineering, Health Sciences, and Agronomy. For international students, UFPR offers a vibrant experience, primarily through its Superintendência de Relações Internacionais (SRI), which facilitates exchange programs and provides support, including Portuguese language courses. While most instruction is in Portuguese, the university actively promotes internationalization and integration, making it a welcoming environment for those looking to immerse themselves in Brazilian culture and academia. Its distinctive characteristic is its pioneering role as the first federal university in Brazil, maintaining a legacy of academic excellence and public service.

Background

The Federal University of Paraná (Portuguese: Universidade Federal do Paraná, UFPR) is a public university headquartered in Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil. UFPR is considered to be the oldest university in Brazil. UFPR ranks as 37th best university in Latin-America and it is among the 651-700 best universities in the world, according to QS World University Rankings. It is placed as the eighth best university in Brazil in the latest "Ranking Universitário Folha (RUF)", published by the nation's largest newspaper, Folha de S.Paulo. Nowadays, its facilities are spread over the capital Curitiba and other cities in the State of Paraná. It offers 124 undergraduate degree courses, 44 doctorate, 66 masters and 5 professional masters programs, apart from a number of lato sensu programs (mostly paid one-year specializations) - see Higher-ed degrees in Brazil.

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