Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro
(UERJ)
About
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.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 901 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 26 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 34,661
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 11.8 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 0%
- Female : Male
- 55 : 45
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownQS
7 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Dentistry | 51-150 | - | 2026 |
| Modern Languages | 301-340 | - | 2024 |
| Law & Legal Studies | 301-350 | - | 2026 |
| Politics | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Biological Sciences | 601-650 | - | 2023 |
| Physics & Astronomy | 601-620 | - | 2023 |
| Medicine | 651-700 | - | 2026 |
ARWU
4 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Dentistry | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Physics & Astronomy | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
| Ecology | 401-500 | - | 2019 |
| Public Health | 401-500 | - | 2019 |
THE
11 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Law & Legal Studies | 301–400 | 24.7 | 2026 |
| Education & Training | 601–800 | 20.1 | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | 601–800 | 16.8 | 2026 |
| Psychology | 601+ | 15.4 | 2026 |
| Clinical & Health | 801–1000 | 22.9 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | 801–1000 | 21.6 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 1001+ | 11.5 | 2026 |
| Life Sciences | 1001+ | 10.9 | 2026 |
| Business & Economics | 1001+ | 14.7 | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | 1251+ | 9.6 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | 1251+ | 9.1 | 2026 |
US News
8 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Public, Environmental and Occupational Health | =478 | 37.5 | 2026 |
| Physics & Astronomy | =484 | 37.5 | 2026 |
| Plant and Animal Science | 668 | 37.5 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences and Public Health | 725 | 37.5 | 2026 |
| Clinical Medicine | =794 | 37.5 | 2026 |
| Environment/Ecology | =874 | 37.5 | 2026 |
| Engineering | =1,475 | 37.5 | 2026 |
| Chemistry | =1,465 | 37.5 | 2026 |
Organization Structure
Related unitsFrequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro?
Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank 1201-1400, THE Rank 1501+, ARWU Rank 901-1000, US News Rank =1,171.
When was Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro founded?
Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro was founded in 1950.
What are the top subjects at Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro?
Top subjects at Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro include: Dentistry, Law & Legal Studies, Modern Languages, Politics, Physics & Astronomy.
Where is Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro located?
Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro is located in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.