Universidade Federal do ABC (UFABC)

Universidade Federal do ABC, based in Santo André in São Paulo, is a forward-thinking institution established in 2005. The University is renowned for its innovative interdisciplinary teaching methods, giving its students a comprehensive education.

Overview

Universidade Federal do ABC (UFABC), founded in 2005, is located in Santo André, São Paulo, Brazil. UFABC is one of the newest federal universities in Brazil and it was established with a clear mission of fostering interdisciplinary research and education, making a significant contribution to the academic field. Its innovative initiative of giving students interdisciplinary Bachelor’s degrees followed by professional Master’s degrees is unique in Brazil. UFABC has no departments, and professors are grouped by broad areas like science and humanities, encouraging cross subject teaching and innovation.