Universidade Salvador

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Universidade Salvador (UNIFACS) is a prominent private institution in Bahia, Brazil, recognized for its strong professional focus and deep connection to the local job market. Academically, it is best known for its robust programs in Business, Law, Health Sciences, and Engineering, offering a wide array of undergraduate and postgraduate degrees designed for practical application. For international students, UNIFACS maintains an active International Office (Núcleo de Relações Internacionais) which facilitates exchange programs with partner universities globally, providing essential support for visa processes, accommodation, and academic integration. While the primary language of instruction is Portuguese, the university is dedicated to fostering a diverse environment and assists international students with their transition, often including Portuguese language support; its distinctive characteristic is its strong emphasis on career-oriented education, directly preparing students for the regional economy.

Background

Universidade Salvador (UNIFACS) is a university in the city of Salvador, state of Bahia in the northeast of Brazil. It was founded on 1972 as "Escola de Administração de Empresas da Bahia" (Business school of Bahia), later changed to FACS (Faculdade Salvador), and on 1997 when it became a university, to UNIFACS (Universidade Salvador). UNIFACS is the biggest private university on Salvador and offers graduate programs that mostly vary from 4 to 5 years and post-graduate programs. UNIFACS has also been a pioneer in the state of Bahia, being the first to offer distance education and short (2-year) technological courses. UNIFACS is ranked 71st in Brazil and 3258th globally by Unirank.

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