Federal University of Paraíba

Federal University of Paraíba (UFPB) - public higher education institution in Brazil. UFPB was established in 1955. It has an urban campus located in Joao Pessoa.

University ranking. Federal University of Paraíba is a prestigious educational institution that is very respected in Brazil, every year it manages to enter the ranks of the top 30 universities of the country. Federal University of Paraíba is in the top 5% according to the international rankings.

Application process and the cost of tuition. The enrollment is based on the exam results. Academic year of the university consists of two semesters. Studying bachelor’s at UFPB is relatively inexpensive - only 1,000 USD per year. UFPB students can take their studies to the next level and obtain a master’s degree for 1,000 USD per year. Before starting to plan your education at UFPB read more information on the official website http://www.ufpb.br.

The composition of the university. Federal University of Paraíba is classified as a large university with more than 45,000 concurrent students. The university has more than 4 thousand teachers. UFPB has international student exchange programs between partner universities. More information regarding the life of the university can be found on its social media pages:Twitter, Facebook, Linkedin.

Infrastructure of UFPB. The university has a functioning library. It is a member of Conselho de Reitores das Universidades Brasileiras (CRUB), as well as Rede Nacional de Extensão (RENEX).