State University of Maringá
Universidade Estadual de Maringá | |
Other name | UEM |
|---|---|
| Type | Public university |
| Established | 1969 |
| Budget | R$ 588 million (2020) |
| Rector | Leandro Vanalli |
Administrative staff | 2.248 (2019) |
| Undergraduates | 21.785 (2019) |
| Postgraduates | 8.404 (2019) |
| Location | , , Brazil 23°24′18.4″S 51°56′24.3″W / 23.405111°S 51.940083°W |
| Campus | Maringá, Goioere, Cianorte, Cidade Gaúcha and Umuarama |
| Colors | |
| Nickname | UEM |
| Website | uem.br |
The State University of Maringá (Portuguese: Universidade Estadual de Maringá, UEM) is a public state university based in Maringá, in the southern Brazilian state of Paraná. Founded in 1969 and officially recognized in 1976, UEM serves as a leading institution in teaching, research, and extension throughout the region.
History
UEM was established by State Law No. 6.034, on November 6, 1969, through the integration of existing higher education institutions: the Faculties of Economic Sciences (1959), Law (1966), and Philosophy, Sciences and Letters (1966). It was organized as a public foundation by State Decree No. 18.109 on January 28, 1970, and later received federal recognition via Decree No. 77.583 on May 11, 1976. UEM transitioned into a public autarchy in 1991 under State Law No. 9.663.
From its earliest years, the university expanded its academic offerings and territorial reach. In 1986, regional campuses were established in Cianorte and Cidade Gaúcha (the Arenito campus), followed by additional campuses in Diamante do Norte (1989), Goioerê (1991), Umuarama (2002), and Vale do Ivaí in Ivaiporã (2010).