Universidade Estadual da Paraíba

What Universidade Estadual da Paraíba does

Universidade Estadual da Paraíba (UEPB) is a state public university headquartered in Campina Grande, Paraíba, Brazil, founded in 1966 and operated by the Government of the State of Paraíba. It delivers tuition-free undergraduate, graduate (lato sensu and stricto sensu), technical, and distance education programs across 8 campuses spanning the state, including centers in Campina Grande, João Pessoa, Patos, Sousa, Monteiro, and Bananeiras. The university serves students admitted primarily through the national SISU selection system and offers student assistance including monthly maintenance scholarships of R$506.00. Beyond teaching, UEPB conducts research and extension through specialized units including NUTES (Núcleo de Tecnologias Estratégicas em Saúde), which hosts an EMBRAPII innovation unit; INOVATEC for technological innovation and IP registration in areas such as water management; the Observatório do Feminicídio Bríggida Rosely de Azevedo Lourenço for interdisciplinary gender-violence research; and EDUEPB, the university publishing house.

The university's core technology platform is SUAP (Sistema Unificado de Administração Pública), a comprehensive web-based administrative and academic management system developed by IFRN and licensed to UEPB, covering academic management, human resources, financial management, procurement, processes, documents, teaching, research, and extension. Supporting infrastructure is managed by CTIC (Coordenadoria de Tecnologia da Informação e Comunicação), which operates institutional email, WiFi networks including the eduroam federation, system development, network monitoring, and maintenance services. UEPB integrates with national academic infrastructure through CAFe (Comunidade Acadêmica Federada) for identity federation and Capes Periodicals access, RNP (Rede Nacional de Pesquisa) for connectivity, and Gov.BR for federal single sign-on.

UEPB's business model is non-commercial: as a state public entity, it does not charge undergraduate tuition and is funded through State of Paraíba budget appropriations. Revenue is not publicly disclosed, and there are no funding rounds, private investors, or capital-raising activities. The EMBRAPII/NUTES unit opens project-based calls for corporate innovation partnerships, and the university operates distance learning through PROEAD with regional support poles, but these are not documented as material revenue streams. Marketing is institutional rather than commercial, focused on student recruitment through SISU and institutional visibility via the website, social media, and CODECOM-coordinated press releases.

Name

Universidade Estadual da Paraíba

Legal name

Universidade Estadual da Paraíba

Website

https://uepb.edu.br

Company type

Public

Founded year

1966

Operating status

Operating

Short description

UEPB is a tuition-free state public university in Paraíba, Brazil, founded 1966, operating 8 campuses and serving students across undergraduate, graduate, technical, and distance-learning programs through state government funding.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Online International & Cross-Border Universities (Global/Transnational Providers) (EDAHALAL)

akta.pro secondary industry

University/College Continuing Education (Extension) Programs (EDAAAEAA)

Keywords

• Public higher education
• Distance learning
• Academic research
• University extension
• State university

Headquarters

HQ city

Campina Grande

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Universidade Estadual da Paraíba (UEPB) is a state public university that provides tuition-free undergraduate, postgraduate (lato sensu and stricto sensu), technical, and distance education programs across 8 campuses in the state of Paraíba, Brazil. The university also delivers research and innovation services through specialized units (NUTES, INOVATEC, Embrapii), community extension services, a university hospital and clinical services, and academic publishing through EDUEPB.

Product overview

UEPB operates as a comprehensive public university system with a broad portfolio of academic programs (undergraduate, graduate lato sensu and stricto sensu, technical, and EAD), research centers, and administrative services. The institution's primary technology platform is SUAP (Sistema Unificado de Administração Pública), an integrated administrative management system covering academic, financial, human resources, and research operations. Supporting technology infrastructure is provided by CTIC, which manages WiFi networks including eduroam federation, institutional email services, and custom system development. Research and innovation are channeled through specialized units including NUTES (health technologies), INOVATEC (technological innovation), and the Feminicide Observatory. The university also operates the EDUEPB publishing house and the UAMA program for mature adults.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Undergraduate Programs (Graduação) Tuition-free undergraduate degree programs across multiple disciplines offered to students admitted primarily through the SISU (Sistema de Seleção Unificada) national selection process. Programs span health sciences, exact sciences, human sciences, agrarian sciences, technology, and arts.
• Postgraduate Programs (Stricto Sensu) Master's and doctoral degree programs (stricto sensu postgraduate education) for graduate students seeking advanced academic credentials and research training across multiple knowledge areas at UEPB.
• Specialization Programs (Lato Sensu) Postgraduate specialization courses (lato sensu) for working professionals and graduates seeking professional development and expertise in specific fields.
• Technical and Vocational Education (Médio/Técnico) Technical and vocational education programs providing professional skills training for students seeking technical qualifications in various fields.
• Distance Learning (EAD) Distance learning programs (Educação a Distância) managed by PROEAD, providing remote access to higher education through support poles distributed throughout the state of Paraíba.
• UAMA - Universidade Aberta à Maturidade Open university program for mature adults aged 55 and over, offering educational opportunities and social inclusion for senior citizens, managed by CIEFAM.
• NUTES - Strategic Health Technologies Research Services Strategic health technologies research center that fosters innovative projects and partnerships with companies through the Embrapii unit, delivering applied research in health technology for industry and academic collaborators.
• INOVATEC - Technological Innovation Services Technological innovation coordination that registers new technologies related to water management and reservoir monitoring, promoting intellectual property and innovation activities for academic researchers and partner organizations.
• Observatório do Feminicídio Bríggida Rosely de Azevedo Lourenço Interdisciplinary observatory dedicated to research and academic actions regarding feminicide, promoting articulation between academic researchers, technicians, students, and civil society, in partnership with MPPB, OAB-PB, and TJPB.
• EDUEPB - University Publishing House University publishing house (Editora Universitária) that produces and distributes academic and scientific publications for the academic community and the general public.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Core technology

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App detail

Integration3 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• Governo do Estado da ParaíbacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe State Government of Paraíba is the founding and primary funder of UEPB. The university operates as part of the state public administration system, with transparency portals integrated with state government systems.
• Ministério Público da Paraíba (MPPB)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership through the Observatório do Feminicídio Bríggida Rosely de Azevedo Lourenço, working together on research and actions to combat feminicide in Paraíba.
• Ordem dos Advogados do Brasil - Seccional Paraíba (OAB-PB)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in the Observatório do Feminicídio, contributing legal expertise and institutional support for combating violence against women.
• Tribunal de Justiça da Paraíba (TJPB)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in the Observatório do Feminicídio, providing judicial perspective and institutional collaboration for gender violence prevention.
• IFRN (Instituto Federal do Rio Grande do Norte)coreTechnology or IntegrationIFRN developed the SUAP (Sistema Unificado de Administração Pública) software, which is licensed to UEPB for institutional administration and academic management. UEPB uses SUAP for all major institutional processes.
• CAFe (Comunidade Acadêmica Federada)majorTechnology or IntegrationIdentity management service that integrates Brazilian teaching and research institutions through their database integration. UEPB participates in CAFe for access to Capes Periodicals and other academic resources.
• RNP (Rede Nacional de Pesquisa)majorTechnology or IntegrationNational research network providing internet connectivity and services to academic institutions. UEPB participates in RNP for network connectivity, and also participates in eduroam wireless roaming service.
• Unidade Embrapii Nutes/UEPBmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEMBRAPII unit associated with NUTES (Núcleo de Tecnologias Estratégicas em Saúde) at UEPB, focused on innovation projects in partnership with companies. The unit opens calls for innovation projects with companies.
• ABRUEM (Associação Brasileira dos Reitores das Universidades Estaduais e Municipais)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUEPB participates in ABRUEM forums and meetings with other Brazilian state and municipal universities for collaborative initiatives and policy discussions.
• Parque Tecnológico da Paraíba (PaqTcPB)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUEPB participates in the Paraiba Technology Park through its Technology and Innovation Coordination, supporting technology-based enterprise development.

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Estácio: Large private for-profit education group with strong Northeast presence and online program portfolio. Competes with UEPB's EAD programs and absorbs price-sensitive students willing to pay tuition for convenience.
• Universidade Federal de Pernambuco (UFPE): Major federal university in neighboring Pernambuco with stronger research output and national ranking. Competes with UEPB for top Northeast students and graduate program applicants.
• Universidade Estadual Paulista (UNESP): Significantly larger and more established state public university in São Paulo, sharing the tuition-free state-university model but with broader research output, more campuses, and national academic reputation.

Regional players

• Universidade de Fortaleza (UNIFOR): Large private university in Ceará serving the same broader Northeast student market. Comparable in scale and program breadth but tuition-funded rather than state-funded, representing an alternative model for the same audience.

Emerging players

• UNINASSAU: Private university group with significant presence in the Northeast including Paraíba. Targets similar student demographics with flexible on-campus and online offerings across professional programs.

Direct peers

• Universidade Federal da Paraíba (UFPB): Federal public university located in the same state of Paraíba with overlapping undergraduate and graduate programs. Most direct competitor for students, faculty, and research funding in UEPB's home geography.
• Universidade do Estado do Rio Grande do Norte (UERN): State public university in neighboring Rio Grande do Norte with a comparable tuition-free model, multi-campus structure, and mission focused on regional development in the Northeast.
• Universidade Estadual do Ceará (UECE): State public university in Ceará operating under the same tuition-free, multi-campus state-university model as UEPB, serving a similar regional public higher education mandate in the Northeast.
• Universidade Federal de Campina Grande (UFCG): Federal public university headquartered in Campina Grande (UEPB's home city), competing directly for the same local student pool and faculty talent in engineering, health sciences, and technology.
• Instituto Federal da Paraíba (IFPB): Federal institute with multiple Paraíba campuses offering technical, undergraduate, and graduate programs. Competes directly with UEPB in technical education and STEM programs across the same state.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/RedeUEPB
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/universidade-estadual-da-paraba

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Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

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