Federal University of Alfenas

Federal University of Alfenas
Universidade Federal de Alfenas
Other names
 Unifal-MG
Type Public
Established April 3, 1914 (1914-04-03)
Endowment R$117,674,676
Rector Paulo Márcio de Faria e Silva
Academic staff
 361 (2012)
Students 5647 (2012)
Undergraduates 5370 (2012)
Postgraduates 277 (2012)
Location Alfenas, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Campus Urban, approx. 3 km from the city center
Colors Blue and White         
Affiliations RENEX
Website www.unifal-mg.edu.br

The Federal University of Alfenas (Brazilian Portuguese: Universidade Federal de Alfenas, Unifal-MG) is a public institution of undergraduate and postgraduate education situated in Alfenas and having campuses in the cities of Poços de Caldas and Varginha, all in the southern region of the Brazilian state of Minas Gerais.

History

Originally known as School of Pharmacy and Dentistry of Alfenas (Escola de Farmácia e Odontologia de Alfenas - EFOA), it was founded in April 3, 1914 and transformed into federal university in 2005. The institution has been responsible for the education of innumerous generations of notable professionals through its undergrduate and post-graduate courses; for the consolidation of services offered to the local and regional communities; and for the significant growth of its scientific and technological publications, tied to the regional and national development.

Campuses

The Federal University of Alfenas is a multi-campus institution, having 4 campuses:

Undergraduate courses

Main Campus - Alfenas
Santa Clara Campus - Alfenas
Poços de Caldas Campus
Varginha Campus

Post-graduate courses

See also

Coordinates: 22°24′46″S 45°26′58″W / 22.41278°S 45.44944°W / -22.41278; -45.44944


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