FAZU
FAZU is a higher education institution located in Uberaba, Minas Gerais, Brazil, nationally recognized for its tradition and excellence in training professionals in agribusiness, sustainability, and educational innovation. Founded in 1975, FAZU emerged from a partnership between the Educational Foundation for the Development of Agrarian Sciences (FUNDAGRI) and the Brazilian Association of Zebu Breeders (ABCZ), with the mission of preparing highly qualified technical and scientific professionals to meet the growing demands of the Brazilian agricultural sector.
Over the years, FAZU has become a national reference in academic and technological excellence, combining tradition with innovation. The institution offers a wide range of undergraduate programs (on-campus and distance learning), postgraduate courses, research initiatives, and extension projects, with a strong focus on fields such as Agronomy, Animal Science, Veterinary Medicine, Business Administration, Accounting, Agribusiness, Agrocomputing, Pedagogy, and Psychology.
FAZU maintains close ties with the productive sector, fostering hands-on learning through modern laboratories, experimental farms, strategic partnerships, and applied projects. Its commitment to social inclusion, sustainable development, and pedagogical innovation is evident in its extensive outreach initiatives, which impact thousands of people annually and strengthen the connection between academia and the community.
The institution is continuously evolving academically and institutionally, aligning itself with Brazil’s National Curriculum Guidelines and global trends in higher education. Its educational model emphasizes competency-based learning, technological innovation, and social and environmental responsibility, preparing professionals to lead in a rapidly changing world.
