About UNIRIO

Federal University of the State of Rio de Janeiro (UNIRIO) — public non-profit university. It is located in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The higher education institution is considered one of the youngest in the country, as it was founded in 1979. UNIRIO is an active member of Conselho de Reitores das Universidades Brasileiras (CRUB), Rede Nacional de Extensão (RENEX).

The university is among the top-1360 best institutions in the word, according to QS International Ranking.

UNIRIO conducts research in many fields of study. For more information, visit the official site.

Location
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Establishment year
1979
Students
8,999
Rating QS 2023
#1356

UNIRIO tuition fees

At UNIRIO, the academic calendar is divided into two semesters. However, tuition fees are calculated per year. One year of studying at UNIRIO will cost local citizens a minimum of 191 USD. For foreigners, the tuition fee is different — from 1,000 USD per year. The cost of education and the availability of scholarships can be checked on the official website.

When choosing an educational institution, it is important to be aware of additional costs: accommodation, transportation, study materials, meals and personal expenses.

Academic calendar
Semesters
Scholarships
No
Bachelor
Local
191 USD/year
Foreign
1,000 USD/year
Master
Local
191 USD/year
Foreign
1,000 USD/year

Bachelor degree at UNIRIO

Only students who successfully pass the entrance exams are admitted to bachelor's programs.

UNIRIO campus

The university campus is located within Rio de Janeiro. Students have access to the extensive scientific library of the university. The collection of scientific papers helps them in conducting research. The university has a developed sports infrastructure, which includes sports grounds and clubs. The exchange of intercultural experience occupies a special place in training at UNIRIO. The educational institution regularly invites foreign students to participate in exchange programs and organizes various joint events.

Library
Yes
Sport Facilities
Yes

What to do after graduation

If you want to stay in Brazil after graduation, one of your options is to apply for a work visa. To do this, you need to get an offer from an employer. Look for more immigration options in our article.

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Universities in this city

Information is exploratory. For accurate information, refer to the official website of the school.
TitleCountryCityBachelorMaster
2993Federal University of Rio de JaneiroBrazilRio de Janeiro
 
1,000 USD
 
1,000 USD
58310Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de JaneiroBrazilRio de Janeiro
 
12,997 USD
 
14,996 USD
71311Universidade do Estado do Rio de JaneiroBrazilRio de Janeiro
 
1,000 USD
 
1,000 USD
88522Fluminense Federal UniversityBrazilRio de Janeiro
 
1,000 USD
 
1,000 USD
98323Estácio UniversitiesBrazilRio de Janeiro
 
 
 
 

Universities in this country

Information is exploratory. For accurate information, refer to the official website of the school.
TitleCountryCityBachelorMaster
1151University of São PauloBrazilSão Paulo
 
1,000 USD
from  0 USD
to  1,000 USD
2482University of CampinasBrazilCampinas
 
1,000 USD
 
1,000 USD
2993Federal University of Rio de JaneiroBrazilRio de Janeiro
 
1,000 USD
 
1,000 USD
3894São Paulo State UniversityBrazilSão Paulo
 
1,000 USD
 
1,000 USD
4375Federal University of Rio Grande do SulBrazilPorto Alegre
 
1,000 USD
 
1,000 USD