CAPES Global - UFU Network

The CAPES Global Network for Globally Relevant and Socially Responsible Science is coordinated by UFU, uniting 6 federal and state HEIs across all five regions of Brazil. It bridges mature institutions (UFU, UFPA) with emerging universities (UFCA, UFCAT, UFTM, UNESPAR) to reduce regional asymmetries and promote world-class, socially-referenced science through internationalization.

Our 6 members:

UFU — Coordinator · Cerrado / Southeast

90+ undergrad courses, 56 PPGs, 35,000-strong community across 7 campuses in 4 cities. Coordinator of CAPES PrInt; selected for BRICS NU & FAPEMIG Internationalization. Ranked 14th nationally (RUF), 103rd in THE Latin America. 3 INCTs, TecnoUFU Science Park, Embrapii Unit. Over 100 active international agreements. Received UN ODS Education Seal.

UFPA —  Associate · Amazon / North

Largest university in Northern Brazil, headquartered in Belém — host city of COP30. Deep Amazon biodiversity & climate research mandate. Ranked in THE Global (1501+). Leads Theme 1 (Climate & Biomes) with internationally recognized programs in environmental sciences and sustainable development. PACI mobility programme already active.

UFCA —  Associate · Caatinga / Northeast

Located in Juazeiro do Norte, CE — a key Northeastern hub with major regional impact. Focus on reducing asymmetries through quality higher education in semi-arid conditions. Participates in Themes 3 (Governance & Rights) and 4 (Health & Biotech). Strong integration with civil society and local development agendas.

UFCAT — Associate · Cerrado / Central-West

Classified as a "supernova" HEI by CAPES — a rapidly growing institution with significant regional development role in southern Goiás. Strong industrial and agricultural context. Participates in Themes 1 (Agriculture & Climate) and 2 (Digital & AI). Expanding international cooperation through European and North American partnerships.

UFTM — Associate · Health Vocation / Southeast

Located in Uberaba, MG. Originally focused on health sciences, now hosts PPGs across all knowledge areas. Contributes specialized expertise in Themes 3 and 4 (Health, Biotech, Governance). Key partner in the TeraNano INCT and oral health research. Strong CAPES-evaluated PPG portfolio including international co-authored publications with Africa, Europe, and the Americas.

UNESPAR — Associate · Atlantic Forest / South

Located in Paranavaí, PR, with campuses across 6 cities directly serving ~4.5 million people. Key regional cultural institution via the EMBAP campus in Curitiba. Participates in Themes 2 (Digital) and 3 (Culture, Governance & Human Rights). Contributes expertise in arts, education, and creative economy internationalization.