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Universidade do Vale do Paraíba

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world rank  4616

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Overview

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 31-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.

University Snapshot

Control

Universidade do Vale do Paraíba's Control Typeprivate

Entity

Universidade do Vale do Paraíba's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Universidade do Vale do Paraíba' Size by Total Enrollmentlarge-sized

Selectivity

Universidade do Vale do Paraíba's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratevery selective

University Identity

Name
Name (English) University of Paraíba Valley
Acronym UNIVAP
Founded 1992
Motto Scientia et Labor
Science and Work
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University Location

Address Avenida Shishima Hifumi, 2911 - Urbanova
São José dos Campos
12244-000 Sao Paulo
Brazil
Universidade do Vale do Paraíba's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
Universidade do Vale do Paraíba Phone Number +55 (12) 3947 1056
Universidade do Vale do Paraíba Fax Number +55 (12) 3949 1334
Other locations Jacareí

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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between comprehensive/generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.


Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

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.




Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees refers to the amount of money that a student is charged by a University for one academic year of full-time study. Read our guide article about tuition fees and financial aid options to learn more.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Universidade do Vale do Paraíba's Tuition Fees Range Matrix is divided into 2 types of students, local and international students, and 2 degree levels, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, and aims to help students to have an approximate idea of the yearly tuition range they might expect to pay at Universidade do Vale do Paraíba.

Universidade do Vale do Paraíba: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

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Admissions

Introduction

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Admission Information

uniRank publishes below some basic Universidade do Vale do Paraíba's admission information.

Universidade do Vale do Paraíba's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


Universidade do Vale do Paraíba's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Has Universidade do Vale do Paraíba a selective admission policy? Yes, based on entrance examinations.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Universidade do Vale do Paraíba's acceptance rate range is 30-39% making this institution a very selective higher education institution.


Universidade do Vale do Paraíba's International Students Admission International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.


Universidade do Vale do Paraíba's Admission Office Admission Office

Avenida Shishima Hifumi, 2911 - Urbanova
São José dos Campos 12244-000
(12) 3947 1000


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Size and Profile

Introduction

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Size and Profile

uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for Universidade do Vale do Paraíba.

Universidade do Vale do Paraíba's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Universidade do Vale do Paraíba has an enrollment range of 10,000-14,999 students making it a large-sized institution.


Universidade do Vale do Paraíba's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution has a range of 400-499 academic employees (Faculty).


Universidade do Vale do Paraíba's Control Type Control Type

Universidade do Vale do Paraíba is a private higher education institution.


Universidade do Vale do Paraíba's Entity Type Entity Type

Universidade do Vale do Paraíba is a non-profit higher education institution.


Universidade do Vale do Paraíba's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a Suburban setting.


Universidade do Vale do Paraíba's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.


Universidade do Vale do Paraíba is Christian-Catholic Religious Affiliation

Universidade do Vale do Paraíba has a Christian-Catholic affiliation.


Facilities and Services

Introduction

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University Facilities

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Universidade do Vale do Paraíba's Library University Library

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Universidade do Vale do Paraíba's Housing University Housing

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Universidade do Vale do Paraíba's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

This institution features sporting facilities and organizes sports activities for its students.



University Services

uniRank provides below an overview of Universidade do Vale do Paraíba's main services:


Universidade do Vale do Paraíba's Financial Aid Financial Aid

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Universidade do Vale do Paraíba's Study Abroad Study Abroad

This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.

Universidade do Vale do Paraíba's Distance Learning Distance Learning

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Universidade do Vale do Paraíba's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

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Universidade do Vale do Paraíba's Career Services Career Services

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Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

There are different types of legal recognition and quality assessment of higher education institutions around the world, depending on the country and its legal and higher education system... read our article about university accreditation and recognition to learn more.


Universidade do Vale do Paraíba's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Universidade do Vale do Paraíba is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Ministério da Educação, Brazil

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1958


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

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Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

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Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Universidade do Vale do Paraíba's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • Conselho de Reitores das Universidades Brasileiras (CRUB)

Academic Structure

Introduction

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Academic Structure

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Social Media

Introduction

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Social Media

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