the state university of ponta grossa is one of the seven state universities in paraná, brazil. the institution has two campi in ponta grossa city as well as a college ground in each of the following cities: telêmaco borba, castro and são mateus do sul. uepg has 28 undergraduate courses as well as several post graduation courses leading to a phd degree. the university has over 10,000 students and more than 1,500 faculty and staff members.