Federal University of the State of Rio de Janeiro
(UNIRIO)
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public
higher education institution in Brazil.
UNIRIO was founded in 1979. The main building of UNIRIO is located in Rio de Janeiro.
Application process and the cost of tuition. The students must pass examinations in order to enroll to the university. The academic schedule is divided into semesters. UNIRIO has affordable bachelor’s programs that cost less than 1,000 USD/year. The university also offers master’s programs that cost 1,000 USD per year. There is also an option to enroll in online programs, kindly provided by the university. The official website of the university (http://www.unirio.br) can offer more accurate pricing information depending on the chocen program.
The composition of the university. Federal University of the State of Rio de Janeiro is average in terms of student capacity, teaching the maximum of 9 thousand students. Foreign applicants are not excluded from the admission process. The academic staff consists of 599 specialists. Both students and the academic staff can participate in the university’s international exchange programs.
Infrastructure of UNIRIO. The university has a dedicated library. Furthermore the university has dedicated facilities for sports, physical education and sporting events. It is a part of the Conselho de Reitores das Universidades Brasileiras (CRUB), and also a member of Rede Nacional de Extensão (RENEX).
Application process and the cost of tuition. The students must pass examinations in order to enroll to the university. The academic schedule is divided into semesters. UNIRIO has affordable bachelor’s programs that cost less than 1,000 USD/year. The university also offers master’s programs that cost 1,000 USD per year. There is also an option to enroll in online programs, kindly provided by the university. The official website of the university (http://www.unirio.br) can offer more accurate pricing information depending on the chocen program.
The composition of the university. Federal University of the State of Rio de Janeiro is average in terms of student capacity, teaching the maximum of 9 thousand students. Foreign applicants are not excluded from the admission process. The academic staff consists of 599 specialists. Both students and the academic staff can participate in the university’s international exchange programs.
Infrastructure of UNIRIO. The university has a dedicated library. Furthermore the university has dedicated facilities for sports, physical education and sporting events. It is a part of the Conselho de Reitores das Universidades Brasileiras (CRUB), and also a member of Rede Nacional de Extensão (RENEX).
| Ranking | 3458 128 |
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| Country | Brazil |
| City | Rio de Janeiro |
| Bachelor (foreigners) | 1,000 USD/year. Check the current data on the official website of the university |
| Master (foreigners) | 1,000 USD/year. Check the current data on the official website of the university |
| Bachelor (citizens) | 1,000 USD/year. Check the current data on the official website of the university |
| Master (citizens) | 1,000 USD/year. Check the current data on the official website of the university |
| Living expenses | $525 -1,045 USD/month |
| Official Website | www.unirio.br |
General information
| Finance type | Nonprofit |
| Organization type | Public |
| Established | 1979 |
| Abbreviation | UNIRIO |
| Teachers | 599 |
| Students | 8,999 |
| Religion | None |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Admission | Based on entrance examinations |
| Gender limitation | No limits |
| Distance learning | Available |
| Exchange programs | Available |
| Sport facilities | 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) |
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Rankings
| World ranking | 3458 |
| Country ranking | 128 |
| International rankings | |
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| UniPage World University Ranking | 3458 |
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
| Portuguese | Universidade Federal do Estado do Rio de Janeiro |
| old | Universidade Federal do Estado do Rio de Janeiro UNIRIO |
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