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Federal University of Pernambuco History

The Federal University of Pernambuco also known as UFPE is a public university located in Recife, Brazil and was established in the year 1946 as University of Recife. The University of Recife has its history in Olinda Law School and University of Sao Paulo Law School which was transferred to Recife. The two faculties along with faculty of Medicine and Philosophy created the University of Recife. The university adopted its present name in 1965.