Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro

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Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro (UERJ) is a prominent public university in Rio de Janeiro, renowned for its strong academic programs across diverse fields, particularly in Health Sciences (Medicine, Nursing), Law, Social Sciences, and Humanities. It boasts a significant research output and a strong commitment to social engagement within the state. For international students, UERJ primarily offers programs taught in Portuguese, but it actively facilitates exchange programs through its International Relations Office (Assessoria de Relações Internacionais - ARI), which provides support for academic integration and practical matters. A distinctive characteristic is its deep commitment to social inclusion, exemplified by its pioneering quota system for public school students and other underrepresented groups, fostering a diverse and socially conscious academic environment.

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Rio de Janeiro State University (UERJ; Portuguese: Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro) is a public research university in the state of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. It is one of the largest and most prestigious universities in the country. The university's law and medical schools are among the best in the nation (according to the Exame Nacional de Desempenho de Estudantes ranking and the Order of Attorneys of Brazil). Its Biology, Social Science, Nursing and Philosophy courses are also highly praised, as stated by Guia do Estudante. U.S. News & World Report elected UERJ as the 5th best university in Brazil, the 11th best university in Latin America and 464th in the world. Its main campus is called Francisco Negrão de Lima and is located in the Maracanã neighborhood of Rio de Janeiro city. Other campuses are located in Petrópolis, Nova Friburgo (Polytechnic Institute), Teresópolis, Duque de Caxias, Angra dos Reis, Resende, and São Gonçalo.

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