La Universidad
UENP (State University of the North of Paraná) is one of the recent Brazilian universities founded in 2006. It is an educational institution with the mission of regional development and the idea that science and knowledge transcend geographic boundaries.
The university provides an outstanding performance in teaching, research and extension of services. With a high sense of social commitment, it works for the society’s and its citizens’ development. UENP is maintained by the State Government of Paraná by the State Secretariat of Science, Technology and Higher Education, being one of the seven public universities with free education.
Key Aspects
The heritage of the ancient faculties giving origin to UENP goes much beyond their buildings and installations at the three campuses. There are 23 undergraduate courses with almost 50 years of existence, some being at an excellence level, while others on their way. Nowadays, more than 400 teachers, among them, 108 doctors and 189 masters plus 141 employees,
ensure a solid and dynamic education for 5.200 students.
The infrastructure of the University is composed of a veterinary hospital, a physical therapy clinic, a model office, auditoriums, classrooms, an experimental farm, and spaces for research, sports activities and leisure. With a total area of 2.225.804.9 m², of which 73.837.92 m² is built-up area, UENP has 55 laboratories with sophisticated technologies for studies and six libraries with a collection of more than 100 thousand books.
UENP receives annually teachers from other countries, such as England, Spain, Portugal, Colombia and Argentina seeking this way international recognition. By understanding the importance of the internationalization process, the institution is in contact with Zicosur University Network (Integration Zone of Southwest and Central America – Zona de Integracion del Centro Oeste Sudamericano), a program that allows mobility for both teacher and student among universities.
Since the constitution of Rector´s Office in 2011, UENP has been growing continuously, with the help of Vice-Rector´s Office, teachers and technical-administrative workers and the enthusiasm of students.
UNDERGRADUATION
Jacarezinho Campus – https://www.uenp.edu.br/cj
English Language and Literature
https://www.uenp.edu.br/letras-ingles
Espanish Language and Literature
https://www.uenp.edu.br/letras-espanhol
Biology
https://www.uenp.edu.br/ciencias-biologicas-cj
Law
https://www.uenp.edu.br/direito
Physical Education
https://www.uenp.edu.br/educacao-fisica
Philosophy
https://www.uenp.edu.br/filosofia
Physiotherapy
https://www.uenp.edu.br/fisioterapia
History
https://www.uenp.edu.br/historia
Mathematics
https://www.uenp.edu.br/matematica-cj
Pedagogy
https://www.uenp.edu.br/pedagogia-cj
Dentistry
https://www.uenp.edu.br/odontologia
Luiz Meneghel Campus – Bandeirantes – https://www.uenp.edu.br/clm
Agronomy
https://www.uenp.edu.br/agronomia
Biological Sciences
https://www.uenp.edu.br/ciencias-biologicas-clm
Computer Science
https://www.uenp.edu.br/ciencia-da-computacao
Nursing
https://www.uenp.edu.br/enfermagem
Information System
https://www.uenp.edu.br/sistemas-de-informacao
Veterinary Medicine
https://www.uenp.edu.br/medicina-veterinaria
Cornélio Procópio Campus – http://uenp.edu.br/ccp
Business Management
https://www.uenp.edu.br/administracao
Accounting Sciences
https://www.uenp.edu.br/ciencias-contabeis
Biological Sciences
https://www.uenp.edu.br/ciencias-biologicas
Economic Sciences
https://www.uenp.edu.br/ciencias-economicas
Geography
https://www.uenp.edu.br/geografia
English Language and Literature
https://www.uenp.edu.br/letras
Mathematics
https://www.uenp.edu.br/matematica
Pedagogy
https://www.uenp.edu.br/pedagogia
GRADUATION
In graduation courses, UENP offers 19 Lato Sensu (Wide Sense) and five Stricto Sensu (Strict Sense) courses*.
Its Master degree and PhD courses seek the academic excellence qualifying professionals with public spirit, commitment and a certain sensitivity towards social responsibilities. This entire process is supported by the teaching staff.
*Stricto Sensu (Strict Sense) Qualifications: Stricto sensu qualification encompasses the Mestrado (Masters), Mestrado Profissional (Professional Masters) and the Doutorado (Doctorate). Lato Sensu (Wide Sense) Qualifications: The Lato Sensu is also known as Specialisation courses and the courses are generally not accredited by Ministry of Education (MEC).
[Source: http://www.brazileducation.info/Higher-Education/Types-of-Degrres-in-Brazil.html]
The Graduation Program in Legal Sciences (Master degree and PhD)
http://www.uenp.edu.br/pos-direito
Coordinator: Dr. Fernando de Brito Alves
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Secretary: Bel. Maria Natalina da Costa
The Graduation Program in Legal Sciences (Master and PhD) at UENP performs research on Theories of Justice, Justice and Exclusion, State and Responsibility such as Critical Issues and Political Function of the Law. The main focus of the program is the interdisciplinary study of social exclusion seeking the stimulation of critical capacity to perceive the failures and distortions of Justice mechanisms and formal devices, in order to introduce cutouts, loopholes in dogmatic rigidity, sustained in the supremacy of the human dignity principle.
The Master Degree Program in Agronomy
http://www.uenp.edu.br/index.php/mestrado-agronomia
Coordinator: Marco Antonio Gandolfo
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Secretary: Sônia Regina Torres Fronteli
The Master degree in Agronomy qualifies researchers in the specific area. It deals with the regional demand improving regional agricultural exploitation, enabling the professional to be capable of planning agricultural activities, considering the potential of natural resources and a better use of available techniques and technologies.
The Professional Master's Program in Language
https://www.uenp.edu.br/profletras
Coordenator: Profa. Dra. Vanderléia da Silva Oliveira
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Secretary: Daniela Caetano Cabral Mônica
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PROFLETRAS program aims the education of Portuguese Language teachers in Elementary School, improving the quality of education in the country.
The Professional Master's Program in Teaching
http://www.uenp.edu.br/index.php/mestrado-ensino
Coordinator: Prof. Dr. Lucken Bueno Lucas
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Vice-coordinator: Profa. Dra. Simone Luccas
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Secretary: Daniela Caetano Cabral Mônica
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The Professional Master's Program in Teaching is a course for classroom instruction, granting the title of Master in teaching. It is offered by the Faculty of Humanities and Education at UENP (State University of the North of Paraná), Cornélio Procópio Campus.