Federal University of Lavras
The Federal University of Lavras (Portuguese: Universidade Federal de Lavras, UFLA) is a Brazilian university with headquarters in Lavras, Minas Gerais.
Universidade Federal de Lavras | |
Other names | UFLA |
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Motto | "Ciência com prática" |
Motto in English | "Science with practice" |
Type | Public, Federal |
Established | 1908 |
Rector | José Roberto Soares Scolforo |
Academic staff | 980 |
Administrative staff | 1 125 |
Students | 16 581 |
Undergraduates | 8 360 |
Postgraduates | 8 221 |
Location | , , |
Website |
The university was founded as an agricultural school by Dr. Samuel Rhea Gammon in 1908.[1] Total enrollment is over 16,000 students in undergraduate, graduate, and distance-learning programs.[2]
References
- "UFLA – Universidade Federal de Lavras » História". ufla.br. Retrieved 30 April 2015.
- "UFLA – Universidade Federal de Lavras » Números". ufla.br. Retrieved 30 April 2015.
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