State University of Londrina facts for kids
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Universidade Estadual de Londrina
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UEL |
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| Type | Public |
| Established | January 28, 1970 |
| Rector | Sérgio Carlos de Carvalho |
| Undergraduates | 13.125 |
| Postgraduates | 4.418 |
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Paraná
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Brazil
23°19′31″S 51°12′00″W / 23.32531°S 51.19998°W |
| Campus | Urban |
The State University of Londrina (in Portuguese: Universidade Estadual de Londrina), also known by its nickname UEL, is a large public university. It is located in the city of Londrina, in the state of Paraná, Brazil. A public university is a school for higher education that is funded by the government.
UEL is one of the biggest state universities in Brazil. It attracts students from all over the country who want to continue their education after high school. The university was officially started on January 28, 1970.
Learning at UEL
UEL is a busy place with thousands of students. It is like a small city focused on learning and research.
Student Life
More than 17,000 students attend UEL. They are divided into two main groups:
- Undergraduate students: There are over 13,000 of these students. They are working to earn their first university degree, like a bachelor's degree.
- Postgraduate students: There are more than 4,000 of these students. They have already finished their first degree and are now studying for higher-level degrees, like a master's or a doctorate (PhD).
Notable Teachers
Over the years, UEL has had many expert teachers, also called faculty members. One of them is:
- Anne Perera: A food technologist originally from Sri Lanka. A food technologist is a scientist who studies food. They work to make our food safer, last longer, and be more nutritious.
See also
- List of state universities in Brazil
External links
- Official Page of Londrina State University: http://www.uel.br (in Portuguese)
