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Positivo University

Positivo University dates back to 1972. It is one of the largest private universities in Brazil and offers a diverse range of undergraduate and graduate degree programmes across various disciplines, ranging from engineering and business to humanities and health sciences. 
The university is located in Curitiba, the capital and largest city in the state of Paraná in Southern Brazil. 
The university offers undergraduate courses in eight areas of study: architecture, design, arts and fashion, communication, law and international relations, education, engineering and technology, gastronomy and hospitality, management and business, and medicine. Each course provides students with the opportunity to gain hands-on learning experience and participate in a variety of research projects. 
The university has a range of facilities including modern classrooms and laboratories to fully-equipped sports facilities. It also holds a range of cultural events for students throughout the year.

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Ref.: 536792
Work type: Full-time
Department: Centre of Cancer Medicine, School of Clinical Medicine (22900)
Categories: Professoriate Staff

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Work type: Full-time
Department: Centre of Cancer Medicine, School of Clinical Medicine (22900)
Categories: Professoriate Staff

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Positivo University

About Positivo University

Sustainability Impact Ratings

Sustainability Impact Ratings 2026
1001-1500^th

Good Health and Wellbeing 2026
601-800^th

Quality Education 2026
301-400^th

Clean Water and Sanitation 2026
601+

Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions 2026
401-600^th

Partnership for the Goals 2026
1001-1500^th

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Positivo University

About Positivo University

Sustainability Impact Ratings

Good Health and Wellbeing 2026601-800th

Quality Education 2026301-400th

Clean Water and Sanitation 2026601+

Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions 2026401-600th

Partnership for the Goals 20261001-1500th

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Subjects Taught at Positivo University

Arts and Humanities

Business and Economics

Computer Science

Education Studies

Engineering

Law

Life Sciences

Medical and Health

Physical Sciences

Psychology

Social Sciences

Good Health and Wellbeing 2026
601-800^th

Quality Education 2026
301-400^th

Clean Water and Sanitation 2026
601+

Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions 2026
401-600^th

Partnership for the Goals 2026
1001-1500^th