UFPB

Universidade Federal da Paraíba (UFPB) is a public federal university located in the state of Paraíba, Brazil. Established in 1960, it operates as a multi-campus institution with its main campus in the state capital, João Pessoa, and additional campuses across the state. The university is federally funded and governed within the Brazilian public higher education system, offering a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs through its several faculties and institutes.

Academic programs at UFPB cover the core fields of knowledge, including humanities, natural and exact sciences, engineering, health, and social sciences. The university awards bachelor's degrees as well as master's and doctoral degrees, and maintains research centers that pursue basic, applied, and interdisciplinary work. UFPB participates in national student selection processes and fosters collaborations with public agencies, industry, and other academic institutions both nationally and internationally.

UFPB is recognized for its research output, extension activities, and contributions to regional development in Paraíba. It supports student services, libraries, and cultural initiatives across its campuses and promotes community engagement through outreach programs. As a federal institution, UFPB operates under a governance framework that includes a rector, a university council, and various academic, administrative, and student bodies.