Federal University of Mato Grosso do Sul

Federal University of Mato Grosso do Sul
Universidade Federal de Mato Grosso do Sul
Latin: Universitas Silvestris Meridianus Brasiliensis
Other names
 UFMS
Type Public, (Federal)
Established July 4, 1979
Rector Célia Maria da Silva Oliveira
Location Campo Grande (main campus), Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil
Campus Urban, rural
Colours Cornflower blue, White
Website http://www.ufms.br/

The Federal University of Mato Grosso do Sul[1] (Portuguese: Universidade Federal de Mato Grosso do Sul, UFMS), is a public university located in the state of Mato Grosso do Sul in Brazil.

History

The university was founded on July 4, 1979, after the state of Mato Grosso was split and the southern part became Mato Grosso do Sul.

Campuses

The university has seven campuses, located in Campo Grande, Aquidauana, Corumbá, Coxim, Paranaíba and Três Lagoas. And a new campus has been added in Chapadão do Sul

Academics

Campo Grande campus

Aquidauana campus

Bonito campus

Criticism

The university has been criticized for owning Morenão, a soccer stadium used by professional teams. Critics say that the purchase of the stadium was a wrong use of governmental funds. However, part of Morenão is used for academic research.

References

  1. ↑ http://www.ufms.br/relacoes_internacionais/?page_id=27

External links

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