Federal Rural University of Rio de Janeiro: Statistics

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#1794 of 14,131 In the World
#91 of 1,756 In Latin America
#47 of 198 In Brazil
#160 of 3,373 For Horticulture
Top50% For 68 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 17,005 scientific papers published and 123,474 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Environmental Science, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Philosophy, Ecology, Chemistry, Medicine, Geology, Botany, and Geography and Cartography.

Publications
17,005
Citations
123,474

Federal Rural University of Rio de Janeiro majors

by publication & citation count

Biology
9,659 / 105,425
Environmental Science
8,560 / 85,927
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
8,553 / 37,888
Philosophy
6,257 / 15,286
Ecology
5,450 / 62,323
Chemistry
5,406 / 69,732
Medicine
4,802 / 51,440
Geology
4,039 / 50,160
Botany
4,012 / 49,815
Geography and Cartography
3,982 / 32,643
Engineering
3,553 / 40,834
Genetics
3,278 / 45,795
Biochemistry
3,243 / 47,661
Physics
3,210 / 37,633
Political Science
3,185 / 9,279
Organic Chemistry
3,008 / 44,420
Paleontology
2,768 / 35,127
Agricultural Science
2,463 / 26,025
Horticulture
2,453 / 25,595
Sociology
2,256 / 11,977
Pathology
1,945 / 23,621
Quantum and Particle physics
1,834 / 22,604
History
1,834 / 16,247
Computer Science
1,819 / 18,256
Zoology
1,750 / 18,137
Archaeology
1,653 / 15,505
Materials Science
1,510 / 16,871
Law
1,310 / 7,638
Immunology
1,290 / 17,574
Forestry
1,247 / 11,689
Mathematics
1,198 / 10,339
Nutrition and Food Science
1,197 / 20,337
Animal Science
1,178 / 10,403
Psychology
1,124 / 8,337
Veterinary
1,034 / 13,808
Statistics
1,008 / 9,774
Wildlife and Fisheries Management & Conservation
986 / 11,981
Business
862 / 6,452
Microbiology
843 / 12,984
Anatomy and Physiology
807 / 5,911

Annual publication & citation counts

Year Publications Citations
1991 22 55
1992 19 73
1993 39 62
1994 26 75
1995 43 120
1996 42 98
1997 51 127
1998 99 139
1999 103 153
2000 120 262
2001 98 296
2002 132 360
2003 132 586
2004 183 636
2005 200 854
2006 215 1058
2007 299 1367
2008 374 1626
2009 398 2037
2010 462 2596
2011 591 3110
2012 654 3696
2013 770 4388
2014 899 5041
2015 890 5636
2016 971 5861
2017 1046 6344
2018 1287 7455
2019 1250 9263
2020 1681 12161
2021 1429 14513
2022 1272 14601
2023 955 14281
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 62)
    Occupations
    singer-songwriterguitaristsingerrecord producercomposer
    Biography

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

  2. João Barone

    João Barone
    Born in
    Brazil Flag Brazil
    Years
    1962-.. (age 62)
    Occupations
    drummermusician
    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
    geologistpoliticianbusinessperson
    Biography

    José Eduardo de Barros Dutra was a Brazilian businessman, geologist and politician. He joined Petrobras in 1983, and served as 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. Axel Grael

    Axel Grael
    Born in
    Brazil Flag Brazil
    Years
    1958-.. (age 66)
    Occupations
    navigatorenvironmentalistpoliticianforestry engineer
    Biography

    Axel Schmidt Grael is a Brazilian forester, environmentalist, sailor, and politician who has been the mayor of the city of Niterói since 2021. He is currently affiliated with the Democratic Labour Party (PDT). He had previously served as, among other positions, secretary of planning and vice-mayor. He comes from a prominent family of sailors, including his brothers Torben and Lars Grael, and his nephew and niece Marco and Martine Grael.

  5. Altemir Gregolin

    Altemir Gregolin
    Born in
    Brazil Flag Brazil
    Years
    1964-.. (age 60)
    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 84,000

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