Twenty-five thousand students. That’s a lot of dreams unfolding within these walls. Welcome to UNISUAM. This isn’t just any university. It’s a legacy. A testament to the vision of Professor Augusto Medeiros da Motta. He dreamt of this in 1968. A place where accounting and administration would flourish. His wife Amarina made that dream a reality. On December 4 1969 she founded UNISUAM.
Initially serving the Leopoldina Zone UNISUAM has grown. Now it boasts six units across Rio de Janeiro. Bonsucesso Campo Grande Méier Jacarepaguá and Vila da Penha all hum with the energy of learning. Over thirty undergraduate programs are offered. More than one hundred postgraduate options are available. The range is incredible. From applied social sciences to exact and earth sciences. From health sciences to humanities biological sciences engineering linguistics literature and arts. UNISUAM covers it all.
Think of the sheer scale. Two hundred and fifty classrooms. State-of-the-art labs. A library housing over 150000 books. UNISUAM’s commitment to excellence is undeniable. Its faculty includes specialists masters and doctors. This guarantees recognition from the Ministry of Education and Culture. The MEC’s seal of approval is a significant achievement. It signifies UNISUAM’s commitment to quality education.
But UNISUAM is more than just textbooks and lectures. It’s a vibrant community. A melting pot of cultures and aspirations. It’s a hub of innovation and progress. A place where Rio’s future leaders are being shaped. You feel the energy right here.
The UNATI program is a testament to that. Launched in April 2009 it caters to the city’s elderly. It offers activities to keep their minds and bodies active. From physiotherapy to computer classes and dance competitions. Even basic nutrition courses are offered. It’s a beautiful example of UNISUAM’s reach extending beyond formal education. It exemplifies the university’s profound impact on the community.
So as you stand before UNISUAM remember this. It’s not just bricks and mortar. It’s a story of dedication. A story of growth. It’s the story of a dream that transformed Rio de Janeiro’s educational landscape. It’s a story that continues to unfold every single day. A story you are now part of.