Federal University of Bahia
Universidade Federal da Bahia | |
Coat of arms of the university | |
Other names | UFBA |
|---|---|
| Motto | Virtute spiritus |
Motto in English | Virtue of the Spirit |
| Type | Public university |
| Established | April 8, 1946 (oldest course from February 18, 1808) |
| Budget | R$ 1,709,151,955.00 (2016) |
| Rector | João Carlos Salles Pires da Silva |
| Vice rector | Francisco José Gomes Mesquita |
Academic staff | 1,768 |
| Students | 27,549 |
| Undergraduates | 24,075 |
| Postgraduates | 3,474 |
Other students | 22,705 |
| Location | , , Brazil 12°59′37″S 38°31′13″W / 12.99361°S 38.52028°W |
| Campus | Urban |
| Colors | Blue & white |
| Website | www |
The Federal University of Bahia (Portuguese: Universidade Federal da Bahia, UFBA) is a public university located mainly in the city of Salvador. It is the largest university in the state of Bahia.
Students can study there without paying tuition fees, as it is a public university. To join the university they must pass an annual examination, known as the "ENEM" (National High School Exam).