University of the State of Rio de Janeiro
(UERJ)
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public
higher education institution in Brazil.
UERJ became active in 1950. The campus is located in Rio de Janeiro.
University ranking. In the recent years University of the State of Rio de Janeiro has a stable position in the top 20 universities of Brazil and does not plan to give it away. University of the State of Rio de Janeiro is highly renowned as a university that managed to stay in the top 5% worldwide rankings.
Application process and the cost of tuition. The main criterion for admission is examination results. University of the State of Rio de Janeiro chose to divide its academic year into semesters. Studying bachelor’s at UERJ is relatively inexpensive - only 1,000 USD per year. A year of master’s studies will cost you 1,000 USD. Before starting to plan your education at UERJ read more information on the official website http://www.uerj.br.
The composition of the university. University of the State of Rio de Janeiro is among the largest universities that educates more then 25 thousand students. More than 2200 teachers are employed by the university. The university participates in a variety of international exchange programs between students and academic staff. The university is present on social media: Twitter, Facebook, Linkedin, so if you want to know more about its daily happenings and events this is the place to go.
Infrastructure of UERJ. The university has its own library. The university belongs to the number of groups and associations like the Conselho de Reitores das Universidades Brasileiras (CRUB), as well as the Rede Nacional de Extensão (RENEX) and Associação Brasileira dos Reitores das Universidades Estaduais e Municipais (ABRUEM).
University ranking. In the recent years University of the State of Rio de Janeiro has a stable position in the top 20 universities of Brazil and does not plan to give it away. University of the State of Rio de Janeiro is highly renowned as a university that managed to stay in the top 5% worldwide rankings.
Application process and the cost of tuition. The main criterion for admission is examination results. University of the State of Rio de Janeiro chose to divide its academic year into semesters. Studying bachelor’s at UERJ is relatively inexpensive - only 1,000 USD per year. A year of master’s studies will cost you 1,000 USD. Before starting to plan your education at UERJ read more information on the official website http://www.uerj.br.
The composition of the university. University of the State of Rio de Janeiro is among the largest universities that educates more then 25 thousand students. More than 2200 teachers are employed by the university. The university participates in a variety of international exchange programs between students and academic staff. The university is present on social media: Twitter, Facebook, Linkedin, so if you want to know more about its daily happenings and events this is the place to go.
Infrastructure of UERJ. The university has its own library. The university belongs to the number of groups and associations like the Conselho de Reitores das Universidades Brasileiras (CRUB), as well as the Rede Nacional de Extensão (RENEX) and Associação Brasileira dos Reitores das Universidades Estaduais e Municipais (ABRUEM).
| Ranking | 713 11 |
|---|---|
| Country | Brazil |
| City | Rio de Janeiro |
| Bachelor (foreigners) | 1,000 USD/year. |
| Master (foreigners) | 1,000 USD/year. |
| Bachelor (citizens) | 178 USD/year. |
| Master (citizens) | 178 USD/year. |
| Living expenses | $525 -1,045 USD/month |
| Official Website | www.uerj.br |
General information
| Finance type | Nonprofit |
| Organization type | Public |
| Established | 1950 |
| Abbreviation | UERJ |
| Teachers | 2,249 |
| Students | 25,482 |
| Religion | None |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Admission | Based on entrance examinations |
| Gender limitation | No limits |
| Exchange programs | Available |
| Library | Available |
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Accreditation • Ministério da Educação, Brazil |
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Affiliations • Conselho de Reitores das Universidades Brasileiras (CRUB) • Rede Nacional de Extensão (RENEX) • Associação Brasileira dos Reitores das Universidades Estaduais e Municipais (ABRUEM) |
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Rankings
| World ranking | 713 |
| Country ranking | 11 |
| Quality of teaching | 205 |
| International rankings | |
|---|---|
| UniPage World University Ranking | 713 |
| QS World University Rankings | 684 |
Cost of living in Rio de Janeiro
| Expenses - USD/Month | Min. | Med. |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation | 230 | 373 |
| Food | 136 | 277 |
| Transportation | 41 | 89 |
| Communications and utilities | 69 | 88 |
| Clothing | 23 | 89 |
| Sports and leisure | 26 | 130 |
| Total | 525 | 1,045 |
| Accommodation in Rio de Janeiro | USD/Month |
|---|---|
| Shared room outside of centre | 232 |
| Shared room in city centre | 376 |
| 1 bedroom apartment outside of centre | 361 |
| 1 bedroom apartment in city centre | 536 |
Alternative title
| Spanish | Universidad del Estado del Río de Janeiro |
| French | Université de l'État de rio de janeiro |
| Portuguese | Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro |
| old | Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro UERJ |
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