University of Pernambuco
Ranked
Recife, Brazil
1501+ in World University Rankings 2026
About the University of Pernambuco
Basic information and contact details for the University of Pernambuco
The University of Pernambuco was established in 1965 and now has 15 teaching units and three large hospitals across the Recife and Metropolitan Region of Pernambuco, Brazil. The university offers undergraduate and postgraduate courses either face-to-face or through remote learning.
Pernambuco is a state located in northeastern Brazil on the coast. Its capital city is Recife, which has a vibrant cultural scene, historical centre and coastal shores.
Undergraduate face-to-face courses at the university are offered across four main departments: education, human, health, and technology. Degree subjects include computing, pedagogy, law, engineering, medicine, and letters. Most courses are offered in either Portuguese or English. There are four distance learning undergraduate courses: biological sciences, letters, pedagogy, and public administration.
At the University of Pernambuco, postgraduate courses are offered to give graduates the professional skills to enhance Brazil’s social and economic development. There are five types of postgraduate courses on offer: specialisation, MBA, residencies, master's and doctorates.
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Key Student Statistics
A breakdown of student statistics at the University of Pernambuco
- Student gender ratio
- 43 F : 57 M (3)
- International student percentage
- 0% (2)
- Students per staff
- 14.1 (1)
- Student total
- 19417 (1)
Based on data collected for the (1) World University Rankings 2026, (2) World University Rankings 2025, (3) World University Rankings 2023
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Subjects Taught at the University of Pernambuco
See below for a range of subjects taught at the University of Pernambuco
Arts and Humanities
- History, Philosophy and Theology
- Languages, Literature and Linguistics
Business and Economics
- Accounting and Finance
- Business and Management
Computer Science
- Computer Science
Education Studies
- Education
Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering
- General Engineering
- Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Law
- Law
Life Sciences
- Biological Sciences
- Sport Science
Medical and Health
- Medicine and Dentistry
Psychology
- Psychology