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The Federal University of Parana (UFPR) is considered a sybmbol of Curitba, the capital city of the state of Parana. Its history, enriched by struggles and achievements, is built by many hands, in a day by day effort, with dedication and commitment to the education and citizenship of the people of Parana.

Sonho antigo, em 1892, o político Rocha Pombo lança, na Praça Ouvidor Pardinho, a pedra fundamental de uma futura universidade. Mas, devido à instabilidade gerada pela Revolução Federalista que ocorria no Sul do Brasil em função da divergência entre as elites federalistas e republicanas, o projeto não foi adiante.
Foi apenas em 1912, quando avaliou-se que o Paraná precisava de mais profissionais qualificados, iniciou um movimento pró-Universidade do Paraná. Nessa época, as lideranças políticas também se mobilizaram em prol da criação da universidade.
No dia 19 de dezembro de 1912, Victor Ferreira do Amaral e Silva liderou a criação efetiva da Universidade do Paraná. Era uma época de progresso da economia paranaense, devido à abundante produção e ao próspero comércio da erva-mate. “O dia 19 de dezembro representou a emancipação política do Estado e deve também representar sua emancipação intelectual”, afirmou Victor Ferreira do Amaral.
Em 1913, a universidade começou a funcionar como instituição particular. Os primeiros cursos ofertados foram Ciências Jurídicas e Sociais; Engenharia; Medicina e Cirurgia; Comércio; Odontologia; Farmácia e Obstetrícia. Após ter fundado a Universidade do Paraná, Victor Ferreira do Amaral – que foi também seu primeiro reitor – iniciou com empréstimos a construção do prédio central, na Praça Santos Andrade, em terreno doado pela prefeitura.
Com a Primeira Guerra Mundial (1914) vieram a recessão econômica e as primeiras dificuldades. Dentre elas uma lei que determinava o fechamento das universidades particulares, numa tentativa do Governo Federal de centralizar o poder sob as instituições de ensino superior.
No Paraná era necessário então criar alternativas para evitar o fechamento da universidade. A forma encontrada na época para adequar-se à lei e continuar funcionando foi desmembrar a Instituição em faculdades autônomas, cada um reconhecida individualmente pelo governo. Durante cerca de 30 anos buscou-se restaurar a universidade, objetivo alcançado no fim da década de 40, quando as faculdades existentes, acrescidas da Faculdade de Filosofia, Ciências e Letras, foram reunidas como a Universidade do Paraná. Para essa unificação foi fundamental o apoio da imprensa e da comunidade paranaense.
Restaurada a universidade, em 1946 iniciou-se a batalha pela sua federalização. Flávio Suplicy de Lacerda, reitor à época, mobilizou as lideranças do Estado e, em 1950, passou a chamar-se Universidade Federal do Paraná, uma instituição pública e gratuita. Adotou-se o tripé Ensino, Pesquisa e Extensão, norteando as atividades da universidade em direção ao desenvolvimento da comunidade em que está inserida.
Com sua federalização, a instituição passou por uma fase de expansão. A construção do Hospital de Clínicas (1953), do Complexo da Reitoria (1958) e do Centro Politécnico (1961) representaram sua consolidação.
São 100 anos de história, marcada por perseverança e resistência. A UFPR é a maior criação da cultura paranaense, tendo sido eleita símbolo de Curitiba. Fruto da audácia de seus criadores, a UFPR é a mais antiga universidade do Brasil e motivo de orgulho para todos os paranaenses.

Federal University of Paraná Key Statistics & Highlights

  • #701 Ranking
  • 45 Scholarships
  • 2,546 Academic Staff
  • 33,604 Students
  • 21,170 Students (female)
  • Public Institution Type

Federal University of Paraná Overview

Federal University of Paraná Scholarships

Federal University of Paraná Scholarships

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Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program

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U.S. government
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Grant
33600 EUR
Deadline
01 Jul 2026
Mundus MAPP EMJM Scholarship
Merit-based

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Mundus MAPP
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Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship

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ServiceScape
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Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships

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ACES Education Fund
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Grant
2000 USD
Deadline
01 Sep 2026
The Rick Blight Leadership in Action Scholarship for Athletes
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Canadian Men’s Health Foundation
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Various benefits
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Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
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OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
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Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
15 Sep 2026
Headway’s Book Lovers Scholarship
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Headway
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Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2026
Moving Mates Scholarship
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Moving Mates
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Various benefits
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Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships

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ACU (The Association of Commonweath Universities)
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Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
06 Jul 2026
Jewish Heritage Scholarship
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Diamant Gerstein
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Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
28 Aug 2026
Women Scholarship for International Students
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
$1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship
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IvyPanda
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Independent provider
Grant
5000 SEK
Deadline
30 Apr 2026
Kreditkortlistan Financial Scholarship
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Enkla Media - Kreditkortlistan
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Independent provider
Grant
500 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
CryptoRunner Scholarship

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CryptoRunner
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Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
The Bill Walsh Scholarship
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ACES: The Society for Editing
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Grant
25000 USD
Deadline
30 Apr 2026
Atlas Shrugged Essay Contest

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Ayn Rand Institute
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Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
13 Jul 2026
Dream Chaser Scholarship
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Salvado Law
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Grant
5000 CAD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Pinsky Law New Venture Development Scholarship
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Pinsky Law
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Grant
7000 USD
Deadline
24 Apr 2026
Go Global MBA Scholarship
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Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Scholarship for students with disabilities
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Anonymous Hope Fund
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Federal University of Paraná Student Reviews & Awards

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5/5

Help in counselling people with WHO needs therapy

I would like to help The people with emotional problems

Posted by Anonymous
Studied from Feb 2026 - Dec 2028
Posted on Feb 2026
4/5

Satisfactory

The program is top-notch and the Professor are excellent

Posted by Anonymous
Studied from Mar 2025 - Feb 2029
Posted on Mar 2026
4/5

I was finish my studies in Rwanda polytechnic

Sure! Here’s a clear, well-structured response you can use or adapt. I’ve kept it general so it fits most study programs—tell me if you want it more personal or shorter. My overall study experience has been both challenging and rewarding. It gave me the opportunity to grow academically, personally, and socially. Through my studies, I developed critical thinking skills, discipline, and a stronger sense of responsibility toward my goals. What I really liked most was the supportive learning environment and the dedication of the instructors. Many of them were approachable, knowledgeable, and willing to help students understand complex topics. I also appreciated the opportunities for group work and discussions, which helped me learn from others and improve my communication and teamwork skills. The program encouraged independent learning and motivated me to explore subjects beyond the classroom. However, there are areas that could be improved. Some courses would benefit from more practical or hands-on activities to better connect theory with real-world application. In addition, improving access to learning resources and providing clearer communication about academic expectations would enhance the student experience. In summary, my study experience has been positive and impactful. Despite a few challenges, it prepared me well for future academic and professional opportunities and strengthened my confidence in my abilities.

Posted by Elie BYIRINGIRO
Studied from Mar 2022 - Mar 2025
Posted on Jan 2026
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Federal University of Paraná Rankings

Study Portals Meta Ranking

Top 12.7% Brazil
Top 19.6% Worldwide

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Academic Ranking of World Universities

701

By Shanghai Jiao Tong University

The university hasn’t moved up or down in the rankings over the past year.

ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator. They look at the number of award-winning (Fields Medals and Nobel Prize) scientists who are located there, how much of their research is cited and referenced around the world, and how much they've contributed to different academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, ARWU ranks the universities accordingly.

3 year trend Academic Ranking of World Universities

2023 2024 2025
701 701 701

Best Global Universities Rankings

970

By U.S. News & World Report

Dropped 40 places compared to 2025

Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.

3 year trend Best Global Universities Rankings

2024 2025 2026
816 930 970

QS World University Rankings

1001

By TopUniversities

The university hasn’t moved up or down in the rankings over the past year.

QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.

3 year trend QS World University Rankings

2024 2025 2026
1001 1001 1001

World University Rankings

1201

By Times Higher Education

The university hasn’t moved up or down in the rankings over the past year.

World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.

3 year trend World University Rankings

2024 2025 2026
1201 - 1201

Federal University of Paraná Campus Locations

#1 Main Campus
Brazil Country
Curitiba City

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