Abstract
Objective: To understand the perception of nursing scholars about the integration of teaching, research, and extension during their university education development. Methodology: This is a cross-sectional and qualitative study carried out with nursing undergraduate and graduate students of an University in the North of Minas Gerais. 14 individuals met the inclusion criteria. The data was collected and submitted to content analysis. The study was approved by the Research Ethics Committee under the protocol number 2.565.451/2018. Results: from the data analysis it was possible to trace the student’s profile and to understand their perceptions and experiences in the research and extension fields. Conclusion: It was observed that the integration of teaching, research, and university extension are of great importance to the training of skilled, and qualified professionals who effectively use evidence-based practice.