Do you know that Uniabeu Belford Roxo started as a humble school? It has grown into a major educational institution. Today we will explore its history and impact.
Uniabeu Belford Roxo’s story began in the 1950s. It started as the Ginásio Belford Roxo. At that time, Belford Roxo was still part of Nova Iguaçu. The Associação Brasileira de Ensino Universitário ABEU founded it.
In the 1960s, ABEU created the Escola Técnica de Belford Roxo. By 1964, accounting courses were already available. Demand grew and the institution expanded its technical courses. ABEU then created the Centro Tecnológico in Nova Iguaçu. Professional courses also began during this period.
The 1970s marked the arrival of higher education at ABEU. The Ministry of Education authorized the institution to offer courses. These included Administration and Accounting Sciences. This led to the creation of the Faculdade de Ciências Econômicas, Contábeis e Administrativa de Nova Iguaçu. ABEU was also recognized as an educational and philanthropic entity. It was declared a Public Utility by the federal government.
The 1980s saw the establishment of the Nilópolis unit. ABEU also began offering a Technology in Informatics course. Due to its success in higher education, ABEU Faculdades Integradas was created. During this decade, ABEU Faculdades da Ilha was also active.
In the 1990s, ABEU Faculdades Integradas expanded to Angra dos Reis. It became the first college in the region. It offered courses in Administration and Technology in Systems Development Analysis.
The year 2002 was a major turning point. The Ministry of Education accredited ABEU as Uniabeu Centro Universitário. Belford Roxo became the main campus. Uniabeu also had units in Nilópolis, Nova Iguaçu, Angra dos Reis and Rio de Janeiro.
Today, Uniabeu has 14 undergraduate and 14 postgraduate courses. It is a leading higher education institution in the Baixada Fluminense. Uniabeu aims to provide quality education for the job market.
Uniabeu Belford Roxo is located in the center of Belford Roxo. Its main campus has a strong structural complex. It accommodates the academic body of all undergraduate and postgraduate courses. The campus covers 45334.18 square meters. It includes 12 laboratories, school clinics and an accounting office model. There is also a sports court, a synthetic grass field, swimming pools and an athletics track. A gym, a dance room, parking and two auditoriums are also available. The auditoriums can hold 500 and 100 people respectively. The Belford Roxo unit has a library. It has around 21560 copies available for study. There is also a large area for student interaction.
Accessibility is a key feature of Uniabeu. The main unit is opposite the Supervia station in Belford Roxo. Main avenues surround the institution. Numerous bus lines provide easy access. These lines cross routes to neighboring municipalities in the Baixada. They also reach the North and Central Zones of Rio de Janeiro.
Uniabeu continues to evolve. It contributes to the socioeconomic development of the city. It also helps neighboring municipalities in the Baixada. Uniabeu prides itself on its history and commitment to education. This institution is more than just a university. It is a pillar of the community.