The Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte originates from the University of Rio Grande do Norte, created on June 25, 1958, through state law, and federalized on December 18, 1960. The University of Rio Grande do Norte, installed in a solemn session held at Teatro Alberto Maranhão, on March 21, 1959, it was formed from colleges and schools of higher education already existing in Natal, such as the College of Pharmacy and Dentistry; the College of Law; the College of Medicine; the College of Engineering, among others.