Fluminense Federal University

The Fluminense Federal University was created in 1960 as the Federal University of the State of Rio de Janeiro (UFERJ). It originated from the incorporation of the Federal Schools of Pharmacy, Dentistry and Law (1912), Medicine (1926) and Veterinary Medicine (1936); (1944), Social Service (1945), Engineering (1952), and other two, private, Economic Sciences (1942) and Philosophy (1947). After being federalized and incorporated, this union was renamed Universidade Federal Fluminense.

The mission of UFF is to produce, disseminate and apply knowledge and culture in a critical and socially referenced way.

Foundation year:1960
Short name:UFF
Type:Public
Students:51560
Faculty:3290
Faculty/Students Ratio:16:1
Region:Latin America
Location:Rio de Janeiro