University of the State of Rio de Janeiro: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #647 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #21 of 1,756 | In Latin America |
| #13 of 198 | In Brazil |
| #2 of 9 | In Rio de Janeiro |
| #78 of 6,713 | For Philosophy |
| Top50% | For 165 other topics |
Quick Review
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Bachelor
- Website
- www.uerj.br
- Languages
- Portuguese
- Acceptance rate
- 23%*
* The University of the State of Rio de Janeiro is among the institutions that don't provide data on acceptance rates. This might happen because the university has programs where applicants only need to meet admission requirements to enroll and don't necessarily compete with others.
We estimate the above acceptance rate based on admission statistics of closely ranked nearby universities with similar research profiles that do publish such data.
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Admissions Requirements | Secondary school certificate and entrance examination |
|---|---|
| Academic Calendar | March to December (March - June; August-December) |
Research profile
University of the State of Rio de Janeiro is a world-class research university with 65,150 scientific papers published and 775,649 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Philosophy, Biology, Medicine, Environmental Science, Chemistry, Engineering, Physics, Political Science, and Sociology.
University of the State of Rio de Janeiro majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 105 | 219 |
| 1994 | 103 | 258 |
| 1995 | 147 | 248 |
| 1996 | 208 | 410 |
| 1997 | 301 | 517 |
| 1998 | 401 | 887 |
| 1999 | 426 | 1195 |
| 2000 | 488 | 1612 |
| 2001 | 558 | 1916 |
| 2002 | 743 | 2561 |
| 2003 | 831 | 3284 |
| 2004 | 918 | 3819 |
| 2005 | 994 | 5054 |
| 2006 | 1114 | 6455 |
| 2007 | 1397 | 8413 |
| 2008 | 1442 | 10769 |
| 2009 | 1602 | 13359 |
| 2010 | 1672 | 15713 |
| 2011 | 1990 | 19779 |
| 2012 | 2255 | 23996 |
| 2013 | 2745 | 27722 |
| 2014 | 2905 | 29748 |
| 2015 | 3033 | 33555 |
| 2016 | 3332 | 36075 |
| 2017 | 3981 | 37900 |
| 2018 | 3890 | 41223 |
| 2019 | 3877 | 49135 |
| 2020 | 4675 | 63013 |
| 2021 | 4569 | 72738 |
| 2022 | 4218 | 68523 |
| 2023 | 4291 | 71712 |
| 2024 | 3457 | 67064 |
| 2025 | 2080 | 55638 |
Tuition
The tuition table for University of the State 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$ 1,260 | R$ 1,260 |
| 2020 | R$ 1,260 | R$ 1,260 |
| 2019 | R$ 1,260 | R$ 1,260 |
The currency used is Brazilian Real (R$).
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by University of the State of Rio de Janeiro.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Business | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Medicine | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Bacharelado | Accountancy, Actuarial Science, Archaeology, Architecture, Biological and Life Sciences, Business Administration, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Dentistry, Design, Economics, Education, Electrical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Geography, Geology, History, Industrial Design, International Relations and Diplomacy, Law, Marine Science and Oceanography, Mass Communication, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Medicine, Modern Languages, Nursing, Nutrition, Philosophy, Physics, Production Engineering, Psychology, Sanitary Engineering, Social and Community Services, Social Sciences, Statistics, Surveying and Mapping, Tourism, Town Planning, Visual Arts |
|---|---|
| Licenciatura | Art Education, Art History, Biological and Life Sciences, Chemistry, Education, Geography, History, Mathematics, Modern Languages, Philosophy, Physical Education, Physics, Psychology, Social Sciences, Teacher Training, Visual Arts |
| Especialização / Aperfeiçoamento | Accountancy, Business Administration, Business and Commerce, Chemistry, Civil Law, Clinical Psychology, Computer Graphics, Constitutional Law, Curriculum, Dental Hygiene, Dental Technology, Dentistry, Dermatology, Diabetology, Economics, Educational Administration, Educational Psychology, Educational Sciences, Educational Technology, Electronic Engineering, Endocrinology, Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Studies, Epidemiology, Finance, Gerontology, Haematology, Health Administration, Health Sciences, Histology, Information Technology, International Relations and Diplomacy, Journalism, Law, Literature, Marketing, Mathematics Education, Medical Parasitology, Multimedia, Neurology, Nursing, Nutrition, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Occupational Health, Orthodontics, Periodontics, Petroleum and Gas Engineering, Philosophy, Physical Education, Plastic Surgery, Political Sciences, Polymer and Plastics Technology, Portuguese, Primary Education, Private Law, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Public Administration, Public Health, Public Law, Radiology, Regional Planning, Rehabilitation and Therapy, Sanitary Engineering, Science Education, Service Trades, Social Sciences, Sociology, Stomatology, Surgery, Teacher Training, Transport Management |
| Mestrado | Accountancy, Biological and Life Sciences, Biology, Business Administration, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Civil Law, Computer Engineering, Computer Graphics, Computer Science, Criminal Law, Dental Technology, Dentistry, Design, Ecology, Economics, Education, Electronic Engineering, Environmental Studies, Ethics, Fiscal Law, Forensic Medicine and Dentistry, Geography, Geography (Human), History, Humanities and Social Science Education, International Law, Laboratory Techniques, Law, Linguistics, Marine Science and Oceanography, Mass Communication, Materials Engineering, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Microbiology, Nursing, Nutrition, Orthodontics, Pathology, Periodontics, Philosophy, Physics, Physiology, Political Sciences, Portuguese, Public Health, Public Law, Science Education, Social and Community Services, Social and Preventive Medicine, Social Policy, Social Psychology, Social Sciences, Sociology, Surgery |
| Doutorado | Biological and Life Sciences, Biology, Business Administration, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Civil Law, Comparative Literature, Computer Engineering, Computer Graphics, Criminal Law, Dental Technology, Dentistry, Design, Ecology, Economics, Education, English, Environmental Studies, Ethics, Fiscal Law, Geography, Geography (Human), History, International Law, Law, Linguistics, Literature, Marine Science and Oceanography, Mechanical Engineering, Microbiology, Nursing, Nutrition, Orthodontics, Pathology, Periodontics, Philosophy, Physics, Physiology, Political Sciences, Portuguese, Private Law, Public Health, Public Law, Social and Community Services, Social and Preventive Medicine, Social Policy, Social Psychology, Social Sciences, Sociology, Surgery |
University of the State of Rio de Janeiro alumni
-
Vinícius de Moraes
- Occupations
- journalistdiplomatreportersongwriterrecording artist
- Biography
-
Marcus Vinícius da Cruz e Mello Moraes, better known as Vinícius de Moraes ( Brazilian Portuguese: [viˈnisjuz dʒi moˈɾajs]) and nicknamed "O Poetinha" ("The Little Poet"), was a Brazilian poet, diplomat, lyricist, essayist, musician, singer, and playwright. With his frequent and diverse musical partners, including Antônio Carlos Jobim, his lyrics and compositions were instrumental in the birth and introduction to the world of bossa nova music. He recorded numerous albums, many in collaboration with noted artists, and also served as a successful Brazilian career diplomat.
-
Flávia Alessandra
- Occupations
- Playboy Playmatetelevision actorfilm actor
- Biography
-
Flávia Alessandra Martins da Costa is a Brazilian actress, best known for roles in both telenovelas, television series and films.
-
Thiago Lacerda
- Occupations
- television actorperforming artistactorfilm actor
- Biography
-
Thiago Ribeiro Lacerda is a Brazilian actor.
-
Luiz Fux
- Occupations
- authorjudge
- Biography
-
Luiz Fux is a Brazilian judge and former Chief Justice of the Supreme Federal Court. He is of Romanian Jewish descent, and the first Jewish Brazilian member of the Court. Fux was previously a justice of the Superior Court of Justice before assuming his position at the Supreme Court.
University of the State of Rio de Janeiro faculties and divisions
| Centre : Biomedical Studies (CBI) | Biomedicine |
|---|---|
| Centre : Education and Humanities (CEH) | Documentation Techniques, Information Sciences, Mass Communication, Performing Arts |
| Centre : Production (CEPUERJ) | Business Administration, Business and Commerce, Communication Studies, Documentation Techniques, Finance, Management, Marketing |
| Centre : Social Sciences (CCS) | African American Studies, African Studies, Caribbean Studies, Communication Studies, Latin American Studies, Religion, Social Sciences |
| Centre : Technology and Sciences (CTC) | Natural Sciences, Technology |
| Faculty : Administration and Finance (FAF) | Accountancy, Administration, Business Administration |
| Faculty : Dentistry (ODO) | Community Health, Dental Technology, Dentistry, Social and Preventive Medicine |
| Faculty : Economics (FCE) | Economics |
| Faculty : Education (EDU) | Adult Education, Continuing Education, Education, Educational Administration, Educational Sciences, Humanities and Social Science Education, Political Sciences, Special Education, Teacher Training |
| Faculty : Education (FEBF - Baixada Fluminense) | Educational Administration, Educational Sciences, Mathematics Education, Teacher Training |
| Faculty : Engineering (FEN) | Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Energy Engineering, Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Natural Sciences, Sanitary Engineering, Surveying and Mapping, Telecommunications Engineering, Transport Engineering |
| Faculty : Geology (FGEL) | Earth Sciences, Geography, Geology, Mineralogy, Paleontology, Surveying and Mapping |
| Faculty : Law (DIR) | Civil Law, Commercial Law, Criminal Law, Labour Law, Law, Public Law |
| Faculty : Medical Sciences (FCM) | Education, Immunology, Information Technology, Medicine, Microbiology, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Paediatrics, Parasitology, Pathology, Public Health, Surgery |
| Faculty : Nursing (ENF) | Nursing, Public Health |
| Faculty : Oceanography | Geography, Marine Science and Oceanography, Meteorology |
| Faculty : Social Communication (FCS) | Journalism, Mass Communication, Public Relations |
| Faculty : Social Services (FSS) | Social and Community Services, Social Policy |
| Faculty : Teacher Training (FFP) | Arts and Humanities, Education, Geography (Human), Mathematics, Natural Sciences, Teacher Training |
| Faculty : Technology (FAT) | Chemistry, Computer Science, Engineering, Environmental Studies, Mathematics, Mechanics, Physics, Production Engineering |
| Institute : Application (Fernando Rodrigues da Silveira) | Art Education, Design, Literature, Mathematics, Modern Languages, Natural Sciences, Physical Education, Primary Education, Social Work |
| Institute : Arts (ART) | Art Education, Art History, Fine Arts |
| Institute : Biology (IBRAG) | Anatomy, Biochemistry, Biological and Life Sciences, Biology, Biophysics, Ecology, Embryology and Reproduction Biology, Genetics, Histology, Pharmacology, Physiology, Science Education, Zoology |
| Institute : Chemistry (QUI) | Analytical Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Industrial Management, Inorganic Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Physical Chemistry |
| Institute : Geography (IGEOG) | Geography, Geography (Human), Tourism |
| Institute : Letters (ILE/UERJ) | Arts and Humanities, Classical Languages, English, French, German, Greek (Classical), Italian, Japanese, Latin, Literature, Philology, Portuguese |
| Institute : Mathematics and Statistics (IME) | Mathematics, Statistics |
| Institute : Nutrition (NUT) | Nutrition |
| Institute : Philosophy and Human Sciences (IFCH) | Archaeology, History, International Relations and Diplomacy, Philosophy, Social Sciences, Tourism |
| Institute : Physical Education and Sports (IEFD) | Physical Education, Sports |
| Institute : Physics (FIS - Armando Dias Tavares) | Applied Physics, Electronic Engineering, Energy Engineering, Nuclear Physics, Physics |
| Institute : Political and Social Science (IESP) | Political Sciences, Social Sciences |
| Institute : Polytechnic (IPRJ) | Computer Engineering, Computer Graphics, Energy Engineering, Engineering, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering |
| Institute : Psychology (PSI) | Clinical Psychology, Psychology, Social Psychology |
| Institute : Social Medicine (IMS) | Epidemiology, Health Administration, Health Sciences, Human Rights, Medicine, Public Health, Social Work |
| School : Industrial Design (ESDI) | Computer Graphics, Industrial Design |
General information
| Alternative names | UERJ Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1950 |
| Accreditation | Ministry of Education |
Location and contacts
| Address | Rua São Francisco Xavier 524 Maracanã Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, 20550-900 Brazil |
|---|---|
| City population | 6,211,000 |