Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro

The history of the State University of Rio de Janeiro began in 1950 with the founding of the University of the Federal District (UDF). Over the past decade, the UERJ grown and established itself as one of the leading universities of the country Its importance in the Brazilian academic space can be attested by the quality of higher education offering, the value of their scientific production, by the hundreds of extension projects developing, promoting culture and the numerous services to the population.

His concern with customer service and constant improvement of its services has made the University was a pioneer in the creation of an Ombudsman itself: it was the first public university in the State of Rio de Janeiro to create this instance of citizenship. Public institution, its mission is based on principles of equality and diversity, was also a forerunner in the implementation of the system of quotas for admission through entrance exams.