Federal Rural University of Rio de Janeiro: Statistics

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#1579 of 14,131 In the World
#81 of 1,756 In Latin America
#44 of 198 In Brazil
#162 of 3,615 For Horticulture
Top50% For 75 other topics
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Quick Review

Acceptance rate
27%
Type
Non-profit
Funding
Public-private
partnership
Highest Degree
Doctorate
Website
portal.ufrrj.br
Languages
Portuguese

Acceptance rate & Admissions

Acceptance Rate27%
Admissions RequirementsSecondary school certificate and entrance examination
Academic CalendarMarch to December (March - July; August-December)

We've calculated the 27% acceptance rate for Federal Rural University of Rio de Janeiro based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.

Research profile

Federal Rural University of Rio de Janeiro is a world-class research university with 20,847 scientific papers published and 205,555 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Environmental Science, Philosophy, Ecology, Chemistry, Medicine, Geography and Cartography, Botany, and Geology.

Publications
20,847
Citations
205,555

Federal Rural University of Rio de Janeiro majors

by publication & citation count

Biology
11,638 / 171,290
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
10,496 / 70,024
Environmental Science
10,318 / 142,951
Philosophy
7,625 / 30,270
Ecology
6,553 / 104,618
Chemistry
6,456 / 108,808
Medicine
5,751 / 81,380
Geography and Cartography
4,883 / 59,478
Botany
4,769 / 78,974
Geology
4,768 / 82,699
Engineering
4,307 / 64,480
Political Science
3,904 / 20,492
Physics
3,842 / 58,913
Genetics
3,827 / 69,277
Biochemistry
3,759 / 72,268
Organic Chemistry
3,527 / 67,947
Paleontology
3,219 / 57,062
Agricultural Science
2,861 / 42,907
Horticulture
2,857 / 40,301
Sociology
2,659 / 22,425
Pathology
2,299 / 37,014
History
2,216 / 29,773
Quantum and Particle physics
2,165 / 34,598
Computer Science
2,162 / 31,750
Zoology
2,116 / 30,576
Archaeology
1,988 / 28,283
Materials Science
1,823 / 26,393
Law
1,614 / 15,620
Forestry
1,552 / 20,426
Immunology
1,499 / 26,428
Mathematics
1,449 / 17,122
Nutrition and Food Science
1,437 / 31,309
Animal Science
1,356 / 15,306
Psychology
1,319 / 14,984
Statistics
1,212 / 16,156
Veterinary
1,184 / 20,061
Wildlife and Fisheries Management & Conservation
1,175 / 20,830
Business
1,042 / 12,455
Microbiology
998 / 19,942
Anatomy and Physiology
928 / 10,264

Annual publication & citation counts

Year Publications Citations
1993 43 76
1994 27 87
1995 46 139
1996 43 115
1997 60 143
1998 108 162
1999 127 170
2000 144 319
2001 122 364
2002 165 460
2003 164 575
2004 202 806
2005 223 1089
2006 235 1286
2007 345 1711
2008 412 2069
2009 462 2564
2010 546 3328
2011 718 3999
2012 765 4847
2013 884 5724
2014 1088 6629
2015 1042 7126
2016 1083 8053
2017 1215 8904
2018 1449 10874
2019 1375 13178
2020 1840 18050
2021 1549 21075
2022 1416 20892
2023 1275 21445
2024 949 20947
2025 544 17596
Academic rankings

Tuition

The tuition table for Federal Rural University of Rio de Janeiro gives an overview of costs but prices are approximate and subject to change and don't include accommodation, textbooks, or living expenses. The costs of programs might differ significantly for local and international students. The only source of truth for current numbers is the university's official website.

Academic Year Undergraduate Tuition Graduate Tuition
2021 R$ 1,180 per semester R$ 1,180 per semester
2022 R$ 1,250 per semester R$ 1,250 per semester

The currency is Brazilian Real (R$).

The Federal Rural University of Rio de Janeiro has on-campus housing.

Programs and Degrees

Bacharelado Administration, Agricultural Education, Agricultural Engineering, Agriculture, Agronomy, Animal Husbandry, Architecture, Biology, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Economics, Education, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Studies, Food Science, Food Technology, Forestry, Geology, Home Economics, Materials Engineering, Mathematics, Pedagogy, Pharmacy, Physical Education, Physics, Primary Education, Psychology, Public Administration, Social and Community Services, Social Sciences, Technology, Town Planning, Veterinary Science
Licenciatura Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physical Education, Physics
Especialização / Aperfeiçoamento Forest Management
Mestrado Administration, Agricultural Engineering, Animal Husbandry, Biology, Biotechnology, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Development Studies, Economics, Education, Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Studies, Food Technology, Forestry, Literature, Management, Mathematics, Mathematics Education, Philosophy, Physiology, Psychology, Regional Studies, Science Education, Social Sciences, Sustainable Development, Veterinary Science
Doutorado History, Physiology, Social Sciences

Notable alumni

  1. Herbert Vianna

    Herbert Vianna
    Born in
    Brazil Flag Brazil
    Years
    1962-.. (age 64)
    Occupations
    singerguitaristsinger-songwritercomposerrecord producer
    Biography

    Herbert Lemos de Sousa Vianna is a Brazilian singer, songwriter, guitarist and record producer mainly known for his work with Brazilian pop rock band Os Paralamas do Sucesso.

  2. João Barone

    João Barone
    Born in
    Brazil Flag Brazil
    Years
    1962-.. (age 64)
    Occupations
    musiciandrummer
    Biography

    João Alberto Barone Reis e Silva, better known as João Barone, is a Brazilian drummer.

  3. José Eduardo Dutra

    José Eduardo Dutra
    Born in
    Brazil Flag Brazil
    Years
    1957-2015 (aged 58)
    Occupations
    geologistbusinesspersonpolitician
    Biography

    José Eduardo de Barros Dutra was a Brazilian businessman, geologist and politician. He joined Petrobras in 1983, and was CEO from 2003 to 2005. From 2007 to 2009, Dutra led the fuel distribution unit at Petrobras. He was elected president of the Workers' Party in 2009, then returned to the company in 2012. He was elected to the Federal Senate in 1994 and served until his death from cancer in 2015.

  4. Altemir Gregolin

    Altemir Gregolin
    Born in
    Brazil Flag Brazil
    Years
    1964-.. (age 62)
    Occupations
    politician
    Biography

    Altemir Gregolin is a veterinarian, Brazilian politician a member of the Workers Party (PT) since 1985. He served between 3 April 2006 to 1 January 2011, the end of the government of President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.

Federal Rural University of Rio de Janeiro faculties and divisions

Campus : Chemistry Chemistry
Institute : Agronomy Agronomy, Geology
Institute : Animal Husbandry Animal Husbandry
Institute : Applied Social Sciences Accountancy, Administration, Economics, Hotel Management, Public Administration, Social and Community Services
Institute : Biology and Health Sciences Biology, Pharmacy
Institute : Education Agricultural Education, Agriculture, Education, Pedagogy, Physical Education, Primary Education, Psychology
Institute : Exact Sciences Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics
Institute : Forestry Forestry
Institute : Human and Social Sciences Administration, Economics, Fine Arts, History, Home Economics, Industrial Arts Education, International Relations and Diplomacy, Journalism, Law, Literature, Social Sciences
Institute : Technology Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Food Science, Materials Engineering, Technology
Institute : Veterinary Medicine Veterinary Science

General information

Alternative names UFRRJ
Universidade Federal Rural do Rio de Janeiro
Founded 1910
Accreditation Ministry of Education
Colors yellow, green

Location and contacts

Address BR 465 - Km 7
Seropédica, Rio de Janeiro, 23.897-000
Brazil
City population 81,000

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