Founded in 1981, the Universidade Potiguar (Potiguar University) is a for-profit private higher education institution located in the large city of Natal (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Rio Grande do Norte. This institution also has a branch campus in Mossoró. Officially recognized by the Ministério da Educação, Brazil (Ministry of Education of Brazil), Universidade Potiguar (UNP) is a very large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 30,000-34,999 students) coeducational Brazilian higher education institution. Universidade Potiguar (UNP) 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 43-year-old Brazilian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. UNP also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.
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Name (English) | Potiguar University |
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Name | Potiguar University |
Colours | Orange and blue |
Mascot | Eagle |
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Address | Avenida Engenheiro Roberto Freire 2184 - Capim Macio Natal 59082-902 Rio Grande do Norte Brazil |
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+55 (84) 3215 1366 | |
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Other locations | Mossoró |
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The following Potiguar University'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 Potiguar University's academic range and degree level offering.
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uniRank publishes below some basic Potiguar University's admission information.
This institution admits Men and Women (coed).
Has Potiguar University a selective admission policy? Yes, based on entrance examinations.
Potiguar University's acceptance rate range is not reported.
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 Potiguar University.
Potiguar University has an enrollment range of 30,000-34,999 students making it a very large-sized institution.
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Potiguar University is a private higher education institution.
Potiguar University is a for-profit higher education institution.
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Potiguar University does not have any religious affiliation.
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uniRank provides below an overview of Potiguar University's main facilities:
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This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.
This institution provides a distance learning mode for certain programs or courses.
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Potiguar University is legally recognized and/or accredited by: Ministério da Educação, Brazil
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Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of disciplines and fields of study a University focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer academic divisions and a simplified organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.
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Site last updated: Wednesday, 28 August 2024
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