Rio de Janeiro State University 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. 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, Teresópolis, Duque de Caxias, Angra dos Reis, Resende, and São Gonçalo.
Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rio_de_Janeiro_State_University
Official Website http://www.uerj.br/
Phone +55 21 2334 0000
Coordinates -22°54'40.046" N -43°14'9.43" E