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Positivo University

Curitiba, Brazil • Founded 1998

Updated May 2026 · Source: up.edu.br

Overview

English Name: Positivo University
Founded: 1998
Institution Type: University
Control Type: Private-for-profit

Based in Curitiba, Brazil, Positivo University is a private-for-profit university that traces its founding to 1998. It functions as a higher-education provider.

At Positivo University, the institution teaches across multiple qualification levels and is organised into several faculties.

Location & Contact

Geographic and contact information for Positivo University is listed below.

Address: Campus Ecoville ua Professor Pedro Viriato Parigot de Souza 5300
Postal Code: 81280-330

Academic Details

Scale, staffing, and recognition figures for Positivo University are listed below.

Accrediting Agency: Ministry of Education

Degrees

Also MBA

Other 28 programs
  • Accountancy
  • Administration
  • Advertising and Publicity
  • Architecture and Planning
  • Biological and Life Sciences
  • Business Administration
  • Civil Engineering
  • Computer Engineering
  • Dentistry
  • Economics
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Environmental Management
  • Health Sciences
  • Industrial Design
  • Information Sciences
  • International Business
  • Journalism
  • Law
  • Marketing
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Medicine
  • Nutrition
  • Pedagogy
  • Pharmacy
  • Physical Education
  • Physical Therapy
  • Psychology
  • Social Sciences

Faculties & Divisions

Browse Positivo University's faculties and divisions, along with the subjects they cover.

Biological and Health Sciences (School) 9 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Biological and Life Sciences
  • Dentistry
  • Health Sciences
  • Medicine
  • Nutrition
  • Pharmacy
  • Physical Education
  • Physical Therapy
  • Psychology
Human and Applied Social Sciences (School) 11 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Accountancy
  • Administration
  • Advertising and Publicity
  • Economics
  • International Business
  • Journalism
  • Law
  • Marketing
  • Pedagogy
  • Social Sciences
  • Tourism
Technology and Exact Sciences (School) 7 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Architecture and Planning
  • Civil Engineering
  • Computer Engineering
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Industrial Design
  • Information Sciences
  • Mechanical Engineering

Frequently Asked Questions about Positivo University

Concise answers to common questions about Positivo University.

When was Positivo University founded?

Positivo University was established in 1998 (approximately 28 years ago).

In which city is Positivo University?

Positivo University is based in Curitiba, Brazil.

Is Positivo University a public or private institution?

It is a private-for-profit higher-education institution.

Who recognises Positivo University?

The institution holds recognition from Ministry of Education.

What is Positivo University's official website?

Positivo University's official website is www.up.edu.br.

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