Founded in 1992, the Universidade do Vale do Paraíba (University of Paraíba Valley) is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the large city of São José dos Campos (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Sao Paulo. This institution also has a branch campus in Jacareí. Officially recognized by the Ministério da Educação, Brazil (Ministry of Education of Brazil), Universidade do Vale do Paraíba (UNIVAP) is a large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 10,000-14,999 students) coeducational Brazilian higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Catholic religion. Universidade do Vale do Paraíba (UNIVAP) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 32-year-old Brazilian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The acceptance rate range is 30-39% making this Brazilian higher education organization a very selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UNIVAP also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.
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private
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non-profit
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large-sized
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very selective
Name | Universidade do Vale do Paraíba |
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Name (English) | University of Paraíba Valley |
Acronym | UNIVAP |
Founded | 1992 |
Motto | Scientia et Labor Science and Work |
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Address | Avenida Shishima Hifumi, 2911 - Urbanova São José dos Campos 12244-000 Sao Paulo Brazil |
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+55 (12) 3947 1056 | |
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Other locations | Jacareí |
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The following Universidade do Vale do Paraíba's Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Universidade do Vale do Paraíba's academic range and degree level offering.
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This institution admits Men and Women (coed).
Has Universidade do Vale do Paraíba a selective admission policy? Yes, based on entrance examinations.
Universidade do Vale do Paraíba's acceptance rate range is 30-39% making this institution a very selective higher education institution.
International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.
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uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for Universidade do Vale do Paraíba.
Universidade do Vale do Paraíba has an enrollment range of 10,000-14,999 students making it a large-sized institution.
This institution has a range of 400-499 academic employees (Faculty).
Universidade do Vale do Paraíba is a private higher education institution.
Universidade do Vale do Paraíba is a non-profit higher education institution.
This institution's main campus is located in a Suburban setting.
This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.
Universidade do Vale do Paraíba has a Christian-Catholic affiliation.
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This institution features sporting facilities and organizes sports activities for its students.
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Universidade do Vale do Paraíba is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Ministério da Educação, Brazil
Year of first Recognition or Accreditation
1958
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