SchChat - School | Federal University of Roraima

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Established in 1989, four years after being authorized by Law nº 7.364/85, UFRR is the first federal institution of Higher Education to be installed in Roraima. The institution offers 48 higher education courses, 26 of which are bachelors, 20 degrees and 1 technological, with activities carried out on three campuses: Paricarana, Cauamé and Murupu. Currently, there are more than nine thousand students in basic, technical, undergraduate and graduate education courses. The staff is made up of 600 professors and 360 administrative technicians. Of the total number of professors, approximately 80% have master's and doctoral degrees, with 35% doctors and 45% masters. In post-graduation, it offers 13 master's degrees. It also offers the following doctorates: Agronomy (POSAGRO), Education in Science and Mathematics (PPGECEM), Biodiversity and Biotechnology of the Bionorte Network (PPG-BIONORTE) and Natural Resources (PRONAT). In the 30 years of UFRR's existence, more than six thousand students were trained in undergraduate, specialization, master's and doctoral courses. Through exchange programs, UFRR develops, in partnership with the Federal Government, constant actions related to the internationalization of education, receiving students from other countries and continents and sending its academics to study abroad. It currently has centers and research units in various areas of activity. It also has the Insikiran Institute of Indigenous Training, responsible for one of the most innovative projects in the country: intercultural training for indigenous teachers. To promote affirmative actions and discussions on inclusion, the Núcleo Construir de Acessibilidade was created. UFRR also offers student assistance programs. Students can apply for grants in the areas of teaching (Monitoring, Academic Mobility and Tutorial Education - PET), research (PIBIC, PIBIC Jr., PICI) and extension (Conexões de Saberes, work, food, urban transport). Other important initiatives are housing assistance, the University Restaurant and the University Residence.