Federal University of Rio de Janeiro

Overview

The Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ) is a public federal research university in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

History

The university was established in 1920 through the consolidation of existing higher-education schools, with older professional-school roots.

Programs

Programs span humanities, social sciences, engineering, natural sciences, health sciences, medicine, arts, architecture and graduate research.

Tuition

Tuition and mandatory fees depend on the program, study level, residency or citizenship status, and academic year. Applicants should use the university’s official current tuition or cost-of-attendance page for the exact amount.

Admission

Admission requirements vary by program and applicant category. Applicants should check the university’s official admissions pages for prerequisites, language requirements, documents and current deadlines.