Universidade do Vale do Paraíba

Founded in 1954, Universidade do Vale do Paraíba (University of Paraíba Valley) is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the suburban setting of the large city of São José dos Campos (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Sao Paulo. This institution also has a branch campus in Jacareí. Officially recognized by the Ministério da Educação, Brazil (Ministry of Education of Brazil), Universidade do Vale do Paraíba (UNIVAP) is a large (uniRank enrollment range: 10,000-14,999 students) coeducational Brazilian higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Catholic religion. Universidade do Vale do Paraíba (UNIVAP) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 66 years old Brazilian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The admission rate range is 30-40% making this Brazilian higher education organization a very selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UNIVAP also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.