University Overview
Founded in 1920, 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 105-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.
University Snapshot
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very large-sized
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| Name (English) | Federal University of Rio de Janeiro |
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| Name | Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro |
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| Acronym | UFRJ |
| Founded | 1920 |
| Motto | A Universidade do Brasil The University of Brazil |
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| Mascot | Minerva |
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| Address | Avenida Pedro Calmon, 550 Rio de Janeiro 21941-901 Rio de Janeiro Brazil |
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(21) 2598 9603 |
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(21) 2598 1605 |
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