University of Pernambuco

Information updated 15.08.2026

University of Pernambuco (UPE) – public higher education institution in Brazil. UPE began its work in the year 1966. The main campus of the university is located in Recife. Application process and the cost of tuition. The students must pass examinations in order to get admitted to the university. Studying bachelor’s at UPE is relatively inexpensive – only 1,000 USD per year. In order to obtain a master’s degree the student must spend about 1,000 USD per year. The prospective students would be happy to know that the university also offers online programs. For more accurate information regarding UPE tuition fees please visit the official website of the university http://www.upe.br. The composition of the university. University of Pernambuco is medium in scale, teaching no more than 15 thousand students at a time. The Approximate number of specialists teaching at UPE is 799. The university social media pages cover student life, recent events and more: Facebook, Linkedin. Infrastructure of UPE. The students have access to the university’s library. Furthermore the university has dedicated facilities for sports, physical education and sporting events. It is worth noting that in addition to being a part of the Conselho de Reitores das Universidades Brasileiras (CRUB), the university also has a membership in the Rede Nacional de Extensão (RENEX) and Associação Brasileira dos Reitores das Universidades Estaduais e Municipais (ABRUEM).