State University of Feira de Santana facts for kids
Universidade Estadual de Feira de Santana
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UEFS |
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Motto | Sitientibus (Latin) |
Type | Public University |
Established | 31 May 1976 |
Chancellor | Amali de Angelis Mussi |
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12°11′51″S 38°58′00″W / 12.19750°S 38.96667°W |
Website | www.uefs.br |
The State University of Feira de Santana (which is called Universidade Estadual de Feira de Santana in Portuguese, or simply UEFS) is a public university in Brazil. It is located in the city of Feira de Santana, in the state of Bahia.
Being a public university means it is supported by the government. This helps many students get a good education.
What is UEFS?
UEFS is a place where students can go to study after high school. It offers many different courses. These courses help students learn special skills for their future jobs.
The university was started on May 31, 1976. For a long time, until the 1990s, it was the only university in Feira de Santana. This made it a very important place for education in the city.
Studying at UEFS
Today, UEFS has 27 different study programs for students. These are called "graduate courses." They offer 765 new spots for students each year. Many students want to study at UEFS. On average, about 18 students try to get into each available spot. This shows how popular and respected the university is.
Students can choose from a wide range of subjects. They can study things like science, arts, health, and technology. Getting a degree from UEFS helps students prepare for many different careers.
External links
- University's official website: http://www.uefs.br
See also
In Spanish: Universidad Estatal de Feira de Santana para niños