Universidade Veiga de Almeida

Universidade Veiga de Almeida (Veiga de Almeida University, often abbreviated as UVA) is a private university with campuses located in Rio de Janeiro and Cabo Frio, Brazil.[1]

UVA
TypeFor-profit
Established1972 (as Veiga de Almeida School of Engineering)
RectorBeatriz Balena
Studentsc. 30,000
Location, ,
CampusUrban
Websitewww.uva.br

History

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It was first founded in 1972 by Professor Mario Veiga de Almeida as the Escola de Engenharia Veiga de Almeida (Veiga de Almeida School of Engineering). It gained university status in 1992.[2] The university was acquired by Rede Ilumno in 2011.[3] Since then standards have consistently increased.

References

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  1. ^ "Campi / Polos | UVA | Universidade Veiga de Almeida".
  2. ^ "Sobre a Instituição | Universidade Veiga de Almeida".
  3. ^ "ILUMNO :: Transforming how the world learns".
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