2017-03-102015-052017-03-102015-05-18https://ri.ucsal.br/handle/123456730/342Contextualizing the socioeconomic development of the places from the implementation of higher education institutions, are highlighted on the world stage, constant changes, not only for the presence of skilled labor and the production of science, but also the generation of growth local economic and social / regional faster, making higher education institutions to expand, not only in large cities, but also to the inner cities. Within this perspective, we sought to study the inclusion of the Faculty Maria Milza as its implementation, implementation and influences in the Identity Territory of the Bahia Recôncavo. FAMAM is located in the municipalities of Bahia Governador Mangabeira, housing the Its headquarters, and Cruz das Almas, where the master's program and outreach activities works, the latter one of the city centers in the trade and services, emphasis on higher education and research, for all the Recôncavo. The study period included the April 2004 period, when the FAMAM was created by April 2014. The methodology that guided this research was divided into four stages: first, was drawn to the method defined as a case study; in the second part, the methods of procedures, with analysis of quantitative and qualitative approach; the third time, the sources were defined, which were primary and secondary; Finally, issues related to the application form and interviews were addressed. The results showed that with a few years of the creation FAMAM managed to achieve significant results, as eleven undergraduate and a master's program; public policy at the federal and state levels, bags and financing, which has contributed to the entry of low-income students in this institution. As for its influence area in the region was found, from third transport used by students, a influence distance covering virtually all Identity Territory Reconcavo, and other municipalities. Were also noted, significant improvements in the growth of real estate and services. In this sense, it is clear this research, stating that FAMAM affects the territorial dynamics of the municipalities in the region where it is located, becoming an element able to enhance local development and the Identity Territory of the Bahia RecôncavoAcesso AbertoEnsino superiorTerritórioDesenvolvimento localHigher educationTerritoryLocal developmentDissertaçãoPlanejamento Urbano e Regional/DemografiaTerritorialização e Desenvolvimento Social