About
Universidade Federal do Vale do São Francisco (UNIVASF) is a public institution renowned for its commitment to regional development and sustainability in Brazil's semi-arid São Francisco Valley. It excels particularly in agricultural sciences, veterinary medicine, and environmental engineering, with a strong focus on research and extension activities that directly benefit the local community. For international students, UNIVASF offers opportunities primarily through exchange programs facilitated by its International Relations Office, and participates in initiatives like PEC-G for undergraduate students from developing countries. While most instruction is in Portuguese, the university provides support for integration into its academic and social environment. A distinctive characteristic is its multi-campus structure spanning different states, fostering unique regional integration and diverse learning environments.
Background
The Federal University of the São Francisco Valley (Portuguese: Universidade Federal do Vale do São Francisco, UNIVASF) is a publicly funded university serving the São Francisco Valley in the states of Pernambuco, Bahia and Piauí in Brazil. It is headquartered in Petrolina and has campuses in the municipalities of Juazeiro, Senhor do Bonfim, and Paulo Afonso, Bahia; Petrolina, and Salgueiro Pernambuco; and São Raimundo Nonato, Piauí. In 2019, the university enrolled a total of 6,211 students across all campuses in 31 programs of study. In 2019, Folha de São Paulo ranked UNIVASF 106th nationally, with its animal science program ranked in the top 25.
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