The Federal University of Bahia has its beginning on February 18, 1808, when the Prince Regent Dom João VI establishing the School Surgery of Bahia, Brazil's first university course. In the nineteenth century, incorporated the Pharmacy courses (1832) and Dentistry (1864), the Academy of Fine Arts (1877), Law (1891) and Polytechnic (1896). In the twentieth century, Isaiah Alves creates the Faculty of Philosophy, Sciences and Letters (1941). The founder of UFBA - The first rector of the University was featured in the higher education path. Born in Salvador in 1894, degree in medicine and a specialization in surgery in Sao Paulo. Upon his return, he joined the Chair of Pathology and Surgery and directed the School of Medicine. During 15 years as Rector Major (1946-1961), he led the process of federalization and implemented the physical infrastructure and personnel, writing the first chapter of an integrated university: Arts, Letters, Humanities and Sciences. In the first year of the rector University of Bahia, is constituted formally. In 1950, he passes the Federal University of Bahia, integrating the isolated schools and instituting other courses.