Federal University of Paraiba: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #895 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #36 of 1,756 | In Latin America |
| #21 of 198 | In Brazil |
| #73 of 2,152 | For Animal Science |
| Top50% | For 141 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 10%
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Bachelor
- Website
- ufpb.br
- Languages
- Portuguese
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 10% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | Secondary school certificate and entrance examination |
| Academic Calendar | March to December (March - June; August-December) |
We've calculated the 10% acceptance rate for Federal University of Paraiba based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.
Research profile
Federal University of Paraiba is a world-class research university with 43,984 scientific papers published and 274,096 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Philosophy, Biology, Environmental Science, Chemistry, Medicine, Physics, Engineering, Political Science, and Computer Science.
Federal University of Paraiba majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 56 | 98 |
| 1992 | 74 | 114 |
| 1993 | 63 | 115 |
| 1994 | 75 | 136 |
| 1995 | 73 | 136 |
| 1996 | 145 | 179 |
| 1997 | 166 | 239 |
| 1998 | 124 | 305 |
| 1999 | 252 | 409 |
| 2000 | 241 | 487 |
| 2001 | 264 | 585 |
| 2002 | 471 | 1012 |
| 2003 | 314 | 1058 |
| 2004 | 312 | 1384 |
| 2005 | 353 | 1690 |
| 2006 | 464 | 2199 |
| 2007 | 579 | 2652 |
| 2008 | 666 | 3500 |
| 2009 | 867 | 5098 |
| 2010 | 1031 | 5053 |
| 2011 | 1206 | 6800 |
| 2012 | 1712 | 8135 |
| 2013 | 1892 | 9073 |
| 2014 | 2143 | 11018 |
| 2015 | 2380 | 12321 |
| 2016 | 2600 | 12304 |
| 2017 | 2999 | 13058 |
| 2018 | 3377 | 16071 |
| 2019 | 3372 | 19810 |
| 2020 | 4529 | 26796 |
| 2021 | 3932 | 33153 |
| 2022 | 3434 | 34631 |
| 2023 | 3138 | 36406 |
Tuition
The tuition table for Federal University of Paraiba gives an overview of costs but prices are approximate and subject to change and don't include accommodation, textbooks, or living expenses. The costs of programs might differ significantly for local and international students. The only source of truth for current numbers is the university's official website.
| Program | Tuition Cost (per semester) |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate (Brazilian students) | Free |
| Undergraduate (International students) | R$ 1,500 |
| Graduate (Master's and PhD) | Free |
Programs and Degrees
| Bacharelado | Accountancy, Administration, Agronomy, Animal Husbandry, Architecture, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Dentistry, Economics, Engineering, Fine Arts, Geography, Industrial Chemistry, Industrial Design, Law, Library Science, Mathematics, Media Studies, Medicine, Music, Nursing, Nutrition, Pharmacy, Philosophy, Physics, Psychology, Social Sciences, Tourism |
|---|---|
| Licenciatura | Art Education, Arts and Humanities, Chemistry, Education, Geography, History, Mathematics, Philosophy, Physical Education, Physics, Social Sciences, Statistics |
| Especialização / Aperfeiçoamento | Architecture, Engineering, Finance, Medicine, Town Planning |
| Mestrado | Administration, Agriculture, Agronomy, Animal Husbandry, Architecture, Astronomy and Space Science, Biological and Life Sciences, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Dentistry, Development Studies, Economics, Education, Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Food Science, Food Technology, Health Sciences, Information Sciences, Law, Linguistics, Literature, Materials Engineering, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Natural Sciences, Neurosciences, Nursing, Nutrition, Physics, Physiology, Town Planning |
| Doutorado | Accountancy, Administration, Animal Husbandry, Architecture, Biological and Life Sciences, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Development Studies, Economics, Education, Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Food Science, Food Technology, Health Sciences, Information Sciences, Law, Linguistics, Literature, Materials Engineering, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Music, Natural Sciences, Nursing, Nutrition, Physics, Physiology, Technology, Town Planning |
Federal University of Paraiba alumni
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Luiza Erundina
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
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Luiza Erundina de Sousa is a Brazilian politician, born in Uiraúna, a small city in the interior of the Brazilian state of Paraíba.
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Rachel Sheherazade
- Occupations
- television presenterjournalistnews presenter
- Biography
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Rachel Sheherazade Barbosa is a Brazilian journalist.
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José Maranhão
- Occupations
- lawyerbusinesspersonpoliticianentrepreneur
- Biography
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José Targino Maranhão was a Brazilian politician who served as governor and senator of Paraíba.
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Ricardo Coutinho
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
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Ricardo Vieira Coutinho is a Brazilian politician who served as the 50th governor of the Brazilian state of Paraíba from 2011 until 2019. Previously, he was the mayor of João Pessoa from 2005 to 2010.
Federal University of Paraiba faculties and divisions
| Centre : Agrarian Sciences | Agriculture, Agronomy, Animal Husbandry |
|---|---|
| Centre : Applied Social Sciences | Accountancy, Administration, Economics, Library Science, Social Sciences |
| Centre : Education | Education, Educational and Student Counselling, Pedagogy |
| Centre : Exact and Natural Sciences | Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Ecology, Geography, Mathematics, Natural Sciences, Physics |
| Centre : Health and Biological Sciences | Biology, Child Care and Development, Health Sciences, Social and Preventive Medicine, Surgery |
| Centre : Health and Rural Technology | Agricultural Engineering, Forestry, Health Sciences, Mathematics and Computer Science, Natural Sciences, Veterinary Science |
| Centre : Health Sciences | Dentistry, Health Sciences, Medicine, Nursing, Nutrition, Pharmacy, Physical Education |
| Centre : Human Sciences, Letters and Arts | Arts and Humanities, Communication Studies, Fine Arts, History, Literature, Modern Languages, Music, Philosophy, Psychology, Social Sciences, Social Work, Tourism |
| Centre : Humanities | Administration, Arts and Humanities, Economics, Education, Fine Arts, Geography, History, Literature, Media Studies, Social Sciences |
| Centre : Law | Law |
| Centre : Science and Technology | Agricultural Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Geology, Industrial Design, Materials Engineering, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Meteorology, Mining Engineering, Natural Sciences, Physics, Statistics, Technology |
| Centre : Teacher Training | Geography, History, Literature, Mathematics, Natural Sciences, Pedagogy, Teacher Training |
| Centre : Technology | Architecture, Civil Engineering, Food Science, Industrial Chemistry, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Production Engineering, Technology |
| Centre : Technology Training | Technology Education |
General information
| Alternative names | UFPB Federal University of Paraíba Universidade Federal da Paraíba |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1955 |
| Accreditation | Ministry of Education |
| Motto | Sapientia Aedificat Wisdom Builds |
Location and contacts
| Address | Cidade Universitária Campus I Castelo Branco III João Pessoa, Paraíba, 58051-900 Brazil |
|---|---|
| City population | 826,000 |