The Research University in Brazil: 1930 and 2030

Authors

  • Renato H.L. Pedrosa

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.6017/ihe.2014.77.5679

Keywords:

Brazil higher education, research universities in Brazil, history of higher education in Brazil

Abstract

Brazil’s higher education system developed quite late—and the first research university was established in the 1930s. This article discusses the origins of Brazil’s research system and the current developments and challenges facing research universities.

Author Biography

Renato H.L. Pedrosa

Renato H. L. Pedrosa is professor in the Department of Science and Technology Policy, Institute of Geosciences, University of Campinas, Brazil.

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Published

2014-09-01

How to Cite

Pedrosa, R. H. (2014). The Research University in Brazil: 1930 and 2030. International Higher Education, (77), 16–17. https://doi.org/10.6017/ihe.2014.77.5679

Issue

No. 77: Fall 2014

Section

History and Contemporary Universities

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