State University of Londrina


Londrina State University is one of the public universities of the State of Paraná, Brazil.
UEL, as shortened, was created in 1970, being recognized officially by Federal Ordinance 69.234/71. In 1987 'free teaching' was implemented at the Institution, and in 1991 it gained autonomy from the State. Since the 2005 admission exam, UEL adopted an official system of quotas for black students of various educational backgrounds, as well as quotas for applicants of any race originating from public schools, in order to better address social and minority support policies.
It is located in the Municipality of Londrina, second largest city in the state and fourth largest in the southern region of the country.

Admissions

Students are admitted by an entrance exam, also known as vestibular exam, composed of two phases:
- First Phase is composed of 60 general knowledge multiple-choice questions.
- Second Phase is carried out during two or three days and varies between writing, logic and artistic cores depending on the candidate's degree of choice. 20 multiple-choice questions of Portuguese Literature and Portuguese Language are carried out. 20 multiple-choice questions related to Portuguese Literature and 10 related to foreign language, other 12 essay questions, three related themes with degree choices. Architecture and Urban Planning, Visual Arts, Graphic Design and Fashion Design candidates are required to pass a specific creative expression exam on the third day of the examination process. Undergraduate Music candidates are required to pass a practical instrumental and music theory exam usually a month before the start of the general Vestibular exams.

Academic career

Departments/Programs

Study Centers

University Services and Resources

Center of Letters and Human Sciences (CLCH)

The Center of Humanities and Languages occupies an area of 9.079,17 m2. The department employs 180 instructors, 50 ancillary employees, and consists of the following sub-faculties:
The Center of Sciences Biological contains 10 departments:
The Center of Exact Sciences has 7 departments:
The Center of Applied Social Studies has 6 departments:
The Center of Health Sciences has 11 departments:
The Center of Education, Communication and Arts are composed of 6 departments:
The Center of Agrarian Sciences is composed of 5 departments:
The Center of Technology and Urbanization is composed of 4 departments:
The Center of Physical Education and Sports are composed of 3 departments: