Universidade Federal de Pernambuco
(UFPE)
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Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil Brazil is the largest country in Latin America and the fifth largest in the world, with an area of more than 3.2 million sq. miles. Brazil has much to offer in diversity, culture, exoticism and outstanding natural beauty. Brazil has established technologically sophisticated industries particularly in the fields of telecommunications, electronic data processing, biotechnology and new materials. Brazilian engineering is known by the Itaipu hydroelectric power plant, deep water drilling technology, and the application of concrete in urban construction as showcased by the buildings in Brasilia, the nation’s capital. UFPE is located in Recife, the capital of Pernambuco. The city has a population of almost five million, and is one of the main cities of northeastern Brazil. It is the destination of many migrants from the region's countryside, and struggles with many urban infrastructure challenges related to its growing size. The northeast is known for its natural beauty, and Recife is located on the coast, near some of the most beautiful beaches in Brazil. Universidade Federal de Pernambuco (UFPE) UFPE opened in 1946 and is now one of the country's most important institutions of higher learning. It is the most prestigious university in the Northeast and North regions of Brazil. The university has over 24,000 students, including about 3,000 graduate students. Department
of Civil Engineering The UFPE Department Civil Engineering began offering a
Master's degree in 1992 and a Ph.D. in 2000. The graduate program is
rated 01: 5 (M/D) by the Brazilian Ministry of Education. The department's
areas of specialization are: Geotecnia; Estruturas; Tecnologia Ambiental
e Recursos Hídricos; Transporte e Gestão das Infraestruturas
urbanas.
Graduate
Program Exchange Program Click here
for information on How to Apply Application to study abroad program is through the UT Center for Global Educational Opportunities. For info on how to stary your online application contact Latin American Advisor Tommy Ward at 512/471-2446 or by email. Study abroad application deadline for Fall 2005 is March 1, 2005. Application deadline for Spring 2006 is October 1, 2005. Fellowship applications are through the UT Brazil Center. Required documents: 1. Statement of intent Download Contacts
Chefe, Departamento de Engenharia Civil
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Recife at night
UFPE campus
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For more information, email Brazil
Center of LLILAS, University of Texas at Austin.
Tel. (512) 471-8418 Fax. (512) 471-3090
Updated 2/25/2005
UFPE’s Civil Engineering Department has research programs in geotechnics/slope
stability, structures, soils, environmental engineering including solid
waste management, computer modeling and transportation infrastructure.
elligibility,
costs, transfer of credit
