Faculdade Cásper Líbero
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| Type | Private |
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| Established | May 16, 1947 |
| President | Tereza Vitali |
| Location | São Paulo |
Faculdade Cásper Líbero is a private university in São Paulo, Brazil. Founded in 1947 by Brazilian journalist Cásper Líbero, it is the oldest journalism school in Latin America. The university offers courses on journalism, broadcasting, advertising and public relations. Faculdade Cásper Líbero is a leading communications school in Brazil and often ranked among the top-five journalism schools in the country. It ranked as the best private journalism school in the country in 2015 at Folha de S. Paulo's University Ranking.
History
Faculdade Cásper Líbero was founded in 1947 by Brazilian journalist Cásper Líbero. In 1972, it was renamed to Faculdade de Comunicação Social Cásper Líbero and it introduced courses on advertising and public relations. In 2002, a broadcasting course was introduced. The university is located on Paulista Avenue.
Admissions
All students are admitted through a highly competitive entrance exam, consisting of multiple-choice questions and a written essay. Students may also earn extra points depending on their performance on the ENEM exam.
Alumni
- Clóvis de Barros Filho
- Gilberto Dimenstein
- Mônica Bergamo
- Demian Maia - professional MMA fighter, current UFC welterweight contender
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Coordinates: 23°33′55.9074″S 46°39′4.7988″W / 23.565529833°S 46.651333000°W