What is State University of Londrina?
'''Universidade Estadual de Londrina''' (abbreviated UEL; State University of Londrina) is [[one]] of the public universities of the [[Paraná (state)|State of Paraná]], [[Brazil]]. UEL was created in 1970, being recognized officially by Federal Ordinance 69.234/71. In 1987 'free teaching' was implemented at the Institution, and in 1991 it gained autonomy from the State. Since the 2005 admission exam, UEL adopted an official system of quotas for black students, as well as quotas for applicants originating from public schools, in order to attend to social and minority support policies. It is located in the city of [[Londrina]], second largest city in the state and fourth largest in the [[southern]] region of the country. == Admissions == Students are admitted by an entrance exam, also known as [[vestibular]] exam, composed by two steps: *'''First Phase''' is composed of 60 multiple-choice questions ([[Chemistry]], [[Mathematics|Math]], [[Physics]], [[Geography]], [[History]] and [[Biology]], [[Philosophy]], [[Sociology]], [[Art history|Art History]]). *'''Second Phase''' is performed in [[two]] days and consists of 30 [[questions]] lenses (first day), and 12 essay questions and the composition (which may be 2 to 6) (the second day). The 30 consist of 20 objective questions related to Portuguese Literature and 10 related to foreign language (English, Spanish or French). The other 12 essay questions (second day), three related themes (can be: Portuguese, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, Geography, History and Biology, Philosophy, Sociology, History of Art) with career choice. == Academic career == * Teaching Assistant (Auxiliar de Ensino) - MS-2 (must have a Master degree and be enrolled in the PhD graduation program) * Professor - MS-3 (must have a PhD or equivalent title) * Associate Professor - MS-4 (must have a Livre Docente title or recognition by the academic community) * Professoral Dean - MS-5 (top rank, only MS-5 is allowed to be conducted to main positions in the University such as Director or Rector)