Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro (UERJ) : Rankings, Fees & Courses Details

About Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro (UERJ)

Rio de Janeiro State University (known as UERJ) was born in 1950 and has, since then, grown and established itself as one of the main higher education institutions in Brazil. Its importance in the national and international academic scene can be proved by the quality of its upper education, its scientifi c research, besides hundreds of extension projects related to the promotion of culture.

About Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro (UERJ)

Rio de Janeiro State University (known as UERJ) was born in 1950 and has, since then, grown and established itself as one of the main higher education institutions in Brazil. Its importance in the national and international academic scene can be proved by the quality of its upper education, its scientifi c research, besides hundreds of extension projects related to the promotion of culture.

University information

Students & Staff

Total students

38,000

UG students

0%

PG students

0%

International students

140

UG students

71%

PG students

29%

Total faculty staff

3,007

Domestic staff

97%

Int'l staff

3%

Tuition fee and scholarships

Scholarships

One of the important factors when considering a master's degree is the cost of study. Luckily, there are many options available to help students fund their master's programme. Download your copy of the Scholarship Guide to find out which scholarships from around the world could be available to you, and how to apply for them.

In this guide you will find:

Where to look for scholarship opportunities

How to apply to scholarships relevant to you

A list of available scholarships around the world

A scholarship application checklist

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Rankings & ratings

RANKINGS

Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro (UERJ) is one of the top public universities in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. It is ranked #1201-1400 in QS World University Rankings 2025.