Federal University of Bahia
Public university in Salvador, Brazil / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Federal University of Bahia (Portuguese: Universidade Federal da Bahia, UFBA) is a public university located mainly in the city of Salvador. It is the largest university in the state of Bahia and one of Brazil's most prestigious educational institutions.
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Universidade Federal da Bahia | |
Other names | UFBA |
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Motto | Virtute spiritus |
Motto in English | Virtue of the Spirit |
Type | Public university |
Established | April 8, 1946 (oldest course [pt] from February 18, 1808) |
Budget | R$ 1,709,151,955.00 (2016)[1] |
Rector | João Carlos Salles Pires da Silva[2] |
Vice rector | Francisco José Gomes Mesquita |
Academic staff | 1,768[3] |
Students | 27,549[3] |
Undergraduates | 24,075[3] |
Postgraduates | 3,474[3] |
Other students | 22,705[3] |
Location | , , Brazil 12°59′37″S 38°31′13″W |
Campus | Urban |
Colors | Blue & white |
Website | www |
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Students can study there without paying tuition fees, as it is a public university. To join the university they must pass an annual examination, known as the "ENEM" (National High School Exam).