University Overview
Founded in 1969, Universidade Federal do Estado do Rio de Janeiro (Rio de Janeiro State Federal University) 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 Estado do Rio de Janeiro (UNIRIO) is a large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 10,000-14,999 students) coeducational Brazilian higher education institution. Universidade Federal do Estado do Rio de Janeiro (UNIRIO) 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 55-year-old Brazilian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UNIRIO also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.
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| Name (English) | Rio de Janeiro State Federal University |
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| Name | Universidade Federal do Estado do Rio de Janeiro |
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| Acronym | UNIRIO |
| Founded | 1969 |
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| Address | Avenida Pasteur 296 - Urca Rio de Janeiro 22290-240 Rio de Janeiro Brazil |
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(21) 2275 7491 |
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(21) 2541 8845 |
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