Founded in 1920, the Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro (Federal University of Rio de Janeiro) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large metropolis of Rio de Janeiro (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Ministério da Educação, Brazil (Ministry of Education of Brazil), Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ) is a very large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 45,000-49,999 students) coeducational Brazilian higher education institution. Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 103-year-old Brazilian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The acceptance rate range is 0-9% making this Brazilian higher education organization an extremely selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UFRJ also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.
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non-profit
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very large-sized
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extremely selective
Name (English) | Federal University of Rio de Janeiro |
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Name | Federal University of Rio de Janeiro |
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Address | Avenida Pedro Calmon, 550 Rio de Janeiro 21941-901 Rio de Janeiro Brazil |
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+55 (21) 2598 9603 | |
+55 (21) 2598 1605 |
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The following Federal University of Rio de Janeiro's Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Federal University of Rio de Janeiro's academic range and degree level offering.
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0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro) |
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0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro) |
0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro) |
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Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our "Introduction to University Admissions" article to learn more.
uniRank publishes below some basic Federal University of Rio de Janeiro's admission information.
This institution admits Men and Women (coed).
Has Federal University of Rio de Janeiro a selective admission policy? Yes, based on entrance examinations.
Federal University of Rio de Janeiro's acceptance rate range is 0-9% making this institution an extremely selective higher education institution.
International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.
Federal University of Rio de Janeiro has more than 400 international students.Tip: search for Federal University of Rio de Janeiro's admission policy with the uniRank Search Engine
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uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for Federal University of Rio de Janeiro.
Federal University of Rio de Janeiro has an enrollment range of 45,000-49,999 students making it a very large-sized institution.
This institution has a range of 4,000-4,499 academic employees (Faculty).
Federal University of Rio de Janeiro is a public higher education institution.
Federal University of Rio de Janeiro is a non-profit higher education institution.
This institution's main campus is located in a Urban setting.
This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.
Federal University of Rio de Janeiro does not have any religious affiliation.
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uniRank provides below an overview of Federal University of Rio de Janeiro's main facilities:
This institution has a physical Library.
This institution provides housing services such as on-campus residences or dormitories.
This institution features sporting facilities and organizes sports activities for its students.
uniRank provides below an overview of Federal University of Rio de Janeiro's main services:
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This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.
This institution provides a distance learning mode for certain programs or courses.
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Federal University of Rio de Janeiro is legally recognized and/or accredited by: Ministério da Educação, Brazil
Year of first Recognition or Accreditation
1920
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uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Federal University of Rio de Janeiro's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.
Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of disciplines and fields of study a University focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer academic divisions and a simplified organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.
uniRank shows a diagram of the first-level academic divisions of the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro 's organizational structure; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.
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