The Fluminense Federal University was created in 1960 as the Federal University of the State of Rio de Janeiro (UFERJ). It originated from the incorporation of the Federal Schools of Pharmacy, Dentistry and Law (1912), Medicine (1926) and Veterinary Medicine (1936); (1944), Social Service (1945), Engineering (1952), and other two, private, Economic Sciences (1942) and Philosophy (1947). After being federalized and incorporated, this union was renamed Universidade Federal Fluminense. UFF’s mission is to produce, disseminate and apply knowledge and culture in a critical and socially referenced way.
The rectory building is located at Rua Miguel de Frias 9, in the municipality of Niterói – RJ, and several UFF units are located in this city: 3 campuses (Valonguinho, Gragoatá and Praia Vermelha) and many isolated units located in several neighborhoods – Centro, São Domingos, Ingá, Santa Rosa, Vital Brasil – and incorporated into the routine of the residents.
The Institution has academic units in eight municipalities in the interior of the State of Rio de Janeiro – Angra dos Reis (Angra dos Reis Education Institute); Campos dos Goytacazes (Institute of Society Sciences and Regional Development); Macaé (Institute of Society Sciences); Nova Friburgo (Institute of Health of Nova Friburgo – ISNF); Petrópolis (School of Engineering of Petrópolis); Rio das Ostras (Institute of Science and Technology); Santo Antônio de Pádua (Institute of the Northwest Fluminense of Higher Education – INFES), and Volta Redonda, where the Institute of Human Sciences of Volta Redonda, the School of Industrial and Metallurgical Engineering (EEIMVR) and the Institute of Exact Sciences ( ICEx).
Today, UFF is made up of 41 Teaching Units, 24 Institutes, 10 Colleges, 6 Schools and 1 College of Application. There are 124 teaching departments, 129 in-service undergraduate courses and 6 distance-learning courses offered in 28 poles of the Open University of Brazil, in partnership with CEDERJ-RJ. At Stricto Sensu Post-Graduation there are 81 Postgraduate programs and 120 courses, of which 42 are PhDs, 62 are MSc and 16 are Professional Masters. The Post-Graduation Lato Sensu presents 131 specialization courses and 45 Residency Programs.
UNIVERSIDAD FEDERAL DE GOIAS
UFG is a public federal institution of higher education level of teaching and research
UFG was founded on December 14, 1960
The implementation of several projects in different areas of knowledge have promoted the growth of the university that became a regional and national reference in 2010, when commemorating its 50th anniversary.
Campuses
UFG at Catalão
(Catalão Campus)
2) UFG at Cidade de Goiás
(Goiás Campus)
3) UFG at Goiânia:
Colemar Natal de Silva Campus
Samambaia Campus
Aparecida de Goiânia Campus
4) UFG at Jataí:
Riachuelo Campus
Jatobá Campus
Undergraduate Programs
152 undergraduate Programs
28,600 undergraduate students
2,518 teaching staff
2,467 administrative staff
Fields of study:
Humanities
Applied Social Sciences
Linguistics, Arts and Letters
Exact and Earth Sciences
Engineering
Biological Sciences
Agricultural Sciences
Health Sciences
Graduate Programs:
75 Graduate Programs including:
38 Doctoral degrees
69 Master degrees
4,294 graduate students
UNIVERSIDADE FEDERAL DE MINAS GERAIS
Located in the Southeastern Region, the most industrialized in Brazil, UFMG, a free public higher education institution, is the oldest university in the state of Minas Gerais. Its foundation occurred on September 7, 1927 under the name University of Minas Gerais (UMG). Almost a century after, the institution is regional and national leadership in teaching, extension, culture, scientific research and generation of patents, in several areas of knowledge.
Its community gathers about 72 thousand people in the cities of Belo Horizonte, Montes Claros, Diamantina and Tiradentes, which are organized around 77 undergraduate courses, 80 postgraduate programs, and more than 750 research centers. In 2016, UFMG reached 1076 patent registrations, which gives it a leading position among the country’s higher education institutions.
Since the creation of UFMG, its graduates have exerted a great influence in cultural, political and economic life, acting as trainers of the intelligentsia, arts, science, and having a seat in the management of companies, different entities, state and from the country.
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH AFRICA
Unisa is the largest open distance learning institution in Africa and the longest standing dedicated distance education university in the world. We enrol nearly one-third of all South African students.
Founded in 1873 as the University of the Cape of Good Hope, the institution became the first public university in the world to teach exclusively by means of distance education in 1946. Throughout the years, Unisa was perhaps the only university in South Africa to have provided all people with access to education, irrespective of race, colour or creed. This vibrant past is mirrored in our rich history, more particularly our massive and impressive database of alumni, some of whom are to be found in the most senior levels of society across the world.
Given our rootedness in South Africa and the African continent, Unisa today can truly claim to be the African university in the service of humanity.
We have embraced the fact that we need to adapt quickly to the fast-paced higher education environment of the 21st century and this is reflected in our management style and leadership practice. In addition, one of our main aims is to harness the new and emerging potential in information and communication technology to catapult the university into a truly digital future.
We offer an unparalleled range of study choices, ranging from short courses and certificate programmes to three-and four-year degrees and diplomas, to over 400 000 current students. As one of the leading research institutions on the continent, our research efforts have won us numerous awards, recognitions and honours.
Our strategy
At Unisa, our vision, mission and values unite our diverse culture while guiding us in our decision making and strategic planning.
Vision
“The African University shaping futures in the service of humanity”
Our vision defines everything that we do. It describes our wish to serve every country on the African continent while transcending language and cultural barriers. We are 100% committed to the communities and individuals we serve.
Mission
Unisa is a comprehensive, open distance learning institution that produces excellent scholarship and research, provides quality tuition and fosters active community engagement. We are guided by the principles of lifelong learning, student centredness, innovation and creativity. Our efforts contribute to the knowledge and information society, advance development, nurture a critical citizenry and ensure global sustainability.