Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro (UERJ)

Founded in 1950, UERJ (Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro) is a major state university centered in Rio de Janeiro. The institution offers diverse undergraduate and graduate programs, significant research activity in social sciences and health, multiple campus facilities with libraries and laboratories, student cafeterias (bandejões), cultural centers and limited on-campus accommodation. UERJ plays an important role in state-level public education and outreach.