Rio de Janeiro State Federal University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1671 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #88 of 1,756 | In Latin America |
| #48 of 198 | In Brazil |
| #4 of 9 | In Rio de Janeiro |
| #587 of 6,713 | For Philosophy |
| Top50% | For 75 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 15%
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- www.unirio.br
- Languages
- Portuguese
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 15% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | Secondary school certificate and entrance examination |
| Academic Calendar | March to December (March - June; August-December) |
We've calculated the 15% acceptance rate for Rio de Janeiro State Federal University 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
Rio de Janeiro State Federal University has published 16,927 scientific papers with 106,002 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Philosophy, Medicine, Biology, Political Science, Environmental Science, Sociology, Computer Science, Chemistry, and Pathology.
Rio de Janeiro State Federal University majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 5 | 9 |
| 1994 | 4 | 8 |
| 1995 | 10 | 16 |
| 1996 | 13 | 16 |
| 1997 | 18 | 12 |
| 1998 | 23 | 19 |
| 1999 | 23 | 26 |
| 2000 | 26 | 30 |
| 2001 | 60 | 65 |
| 2002 | 43 | 80 |
| 2003 | 65 | 98 |
| 2004 | 78 | 123 |
| 2005 | 117 | 242 |
| 2006 | 146 | 353 |
| 2007 | 297 | 437 |
| 2008 | 361 | 720 |
| 2009 | 377 | 1048 |
| 2010 | 512 | 1267 |
| 2011 | 534 | 1690 |
| 2012 | 615 | 2095 |
| 2013 | 647 | 2531 |
| 2014 | 711 | 3228 |
| 2015 | 840 | 3634 |
| 2016 | 933 | 4132 |
| 2017 | 1065 | 4339 |
| 2018 | 1144 | 5282 |
| 2019 | 1187 | 6467 |
| 2020 | 1526 | 9113 |
| 2021 | 1454 | 11334 |
| 2022 | 1231 | 11565 |
| 2023 | 1432 | 13150 |
| 2024 | 975 | 12569 |
| 2025 | 476 | 11089 |
Tuition
The tuition table for Rio de Janeiro State Federal University 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.
| Program | Tuition Cost (per semester) |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate (Brazilian students) | Free |
| Undergraduate (International students) | R$ 7,000 |
| Graduate (Master's and Doctorate) | Free |
The currency used is Brazilian Real (R$).
Programs and Degrees
| Bacharelado | Archiving, Art Education, Arts and Humanities, Biological and Life Sciences, Biomedicine, Documentation Techniques, Educational Sciences, Environmental Studies, Health Sciences, History, Information Technology, Law, Library Science, Medicine, Modern Languages, Museum Studies, Music, Nursing, Nutrition, Philosophy, Political Sciences, Production Engineering, Public Administration, Religious Music, Social and Community Services, Technology, Theatre |
|---|---|
| Licenciatura | Biological and Life Sciences, History, Library Science, Literature, Mathematics, Music, Natural Sciences, Pedagogy, Philosophy, Social Sciences, Theatre, Tourism |
| Especialização / Aperfeiçoamento | History, Medicine, Metaphysics, Natural Sciences, Nursing, Nutrition, Philosophy |
| Mestrado | Biological and Life Sciences, Cell Biology, Computer Science, Education, Food Science, Health Administration, History, Law, Library Science, Mathematics, Medicine, Molecular Biology, Museum Studies, Music, Neurology, Nutrition, Performing Arts, Physics, Political Sciences, Teacher Training, Tourism |
| Doutorado | Biological and Life Sciences, Cell Biology, Computer Science, Education, Food Science, Health Administration, History, Law, Library Science, Mathematics, Medicine, Molecular Biology, Museum Studies, Music, Neurology, Nutrition, Performing Arts, Physics, Political Sciences, Teacher Training, Tourism |
Notable alumni
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Tatá Werneck
- Occupations
- television presenteractorcomedianfilm actor
- Biography
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Talita Werneck Arguelhes, better known as Tatá Werneck, is a Brazilian presenter, actress, comedian, musician, voice actress, screenwriter and reporter. She began her acting studies at just nine years old and, at eleven, she performed in her first theater show. Her debut on a televised program occurred in 2008, when she joined the cast of Dilemas de Irene. Two years later, she joined the Quinta Categoria team at MTV Brasil, having participated in several other programs on the network between 2010 and 2012.
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Dira Paes
- Occupations
- television actorstage actoractorfilm actor
- Biography
-
Ecleidira Maria Fonseca Paes, known professionally as Dira Paes, is a Brazilian actress and television presenter. Among the numerous awards and nominations she has received, Paes won the Best Actress and Best Supporting Actress at the Festival de Brasília for Corisco & Dadá and Anahy de las Misiones, respectively, as well as the Best Actress at the 2013 Grande Prêmio do Cinema Brasileiro for À Beira do Caminho.
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Vera Holtz
- Occupations
- actortelevision actor
- Biography
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Vera Lúcia Fraletti Holtz is a Brazilian television, film and stage actress.
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Duda Beat
- Occupations
- singer-songwriter
- Biography
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Eduarda Bittencourt Simões, better known as Duda Beat, is a Brazilian singer and songwriter. She won the ACPA Award for Breakthrough Artist in 2018, and her debut album Sinto Muito was listed among Rolling Stone Brasil's best 50 Brazilian records of that year. Duda Beat was nominated for a 2021 Latin Grammy Award for Best Brazilian Contemporary Pop Album for her album in partnership with Nando Reis.
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Badi Assad
- Occupations
- singerguitaristjazz musicianpercussionistclassical guitarist
- Biography
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Badi Assad is a Brazilian singer, composer and guitarist in the jazz and worldbeat genres.
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Alexandre Serfiotis
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
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Alexandre Augustus Serfiotis is a Brazilian politician and medic. He has spent his political career representing Rio de Janeiro, having served as state representative since 2015.
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Thiago Modesto
- Occupations
- musiciansongwriterhistoriancomposerbassist
- Biography
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Thiago Viana Modesto is a Brazilian singer, songwriter, blogger and musician. He is best known as the lead singer and bass player of the Brazilian alternative metal band Quimere, which he co-founded in 2015.
Rio de Janeiro State Federal University faculties and divisions
| Centre : Arts and Letters | Art Education, Arts and Humanities, Modern Languages, Music, Theatre |
|---|---|
| Centre : Biological and Health Sciences | Biological and Life Sciences, Health Sciences, Medicine, Nursing, Nutrition |
| Centre : Exact Sciences and Technology | Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Production Engineering |
| Centre : Human and Social Sciences | Archiving, Arts and Humanities, Education, History, Library Science, Museum Studies, Philosophy, Social Sciences, Social Work, Tourism |
| Centre : Legal and Political Sciences | Law, Political Sciences, Public Administration |
General information
| Alternative names | UNIRIO Universidade Federal do Estado do Rio de Janeiro |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1969 |
| Accreditation | Ministry of Education |
Location and contacts
| Address | Avenida Pasteur 296 Urca Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, 22290-240 Brazil |
|---|---|
| City population | 6,211,000 |