Federal University of Technology – Paraná

Federal University of Technology – Paraná
Universidade Tecnológica Federal do Paraná
Other name
UTFPR
MottoTecnologia e Humanismo (Portuguese)
Motto in English
Technology and Humanism
TypePublic, state assisted
EstablishedSeptember 23, 1909 (School of Apprentices)
October 7, 2005 (University)
RectorMarcos Flávio de Oliveira Schiefler Filho
Academic staff
1,697 (Headcount)
Students21,092
Location, ,
Brazil
ColorsYellow and black
Websitewww.utfpr.edu.br

The Federal University of Technology – Paraná (Portuguese: Universidade Tecnológica Federal do Paraná, UTFPR) is a federal university with campuses in thirteen cities located in the state of Paraná.

UTFPR is one of the most renowned Universities in Brazil. Their teaching pattern is inspired by the European polytechnic university model. It specializes in natural sciences and engineering.