Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro - UFRJ (reviews)

Subjects are good, more focused on research than private market. But student enterprises and initiatives complement, introduce and develop the students that want a more private career. It’s in the best campus and building of UFRJ, well located.

My experience at UFRJ has been very enriching. It’s a university with a wide range of opportunities, and many classes are truly valuable and content-rich. You can engage in research, extension projects, and connect with brilliant people from different areas. However, it also suffers from major issues caused by long-term government neglect — the infrastructure is precarious in many departments, and unfortunately, some professors lack good teaching methods, which can make learning difficult. This also contributes to high failure rates in some unified courses. Still, UFRJ remains a place of endless possibilities that you simply won’t find everywhere. I would recommend it for students who are independent, curious, and want to be part of a dynamic academic environment.

Such a great place to start your academic studies journey. Highly qualified professors and mentors. Large network with the industry and strong partnerships with some of the biggest companies in Brazil.

As a graduate student of the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, I can clearly see how this prestigious institution offers numerous opportunities for its students to grow in their careers. However, in recent years, the infrastructure of UFRJ has been declining, with many issues related to the safety of buildings and temperature control during extremely hot days (which is very common in Rio). Despite these structural challenges, we have a strong team of professionals working here, which is crucial for students’ development. The Federal University of Rio de Janeiro is one of the best higher education institutions in Latin America, and its dedicated professionals are what make that possible