Centro Federal de Educação Tecnológica Celso Suckow da Fonseca (CEFET-RJ)

1501+
World University Rankings 2025
1501+
Impact Rankings 2024
126–150th
Latin America Rankings 2024
Av. Maracana, 229 - Maracana, Rio de Janeiro, 20271110, Brazil

About Centro Federal de Educação Tecnológica Celso Suckow da Fonseca (CEFET-RJ)

The Centro Federal de Educação Tecnológica Celso Suckow da Fonseca (CEFET-RJ) is a federal institution located in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, established in 1917.

The university has its main headquarters in the Maracanã neighbourhood of Rio de Janeiro, where the Maracanã Campus is situated. It offers basic, professional, and higher education programmes, and serves as the administrative hub for the institution.

The Nova Iguaçu campus was established in 2003, marking the university’s expansion into the Baixada Fluminense region.

The Maria da Graça campus was created in 2006, following the revitalisation of a manufacturing space previously owned by the Student Assistance Foundation. Located in a densely populated area, the campus has implemented various outreach projects and collaborates with partner companies.

The Petrópolis campus, established in 2008, is housed in the building of the former forum in the city's historic centre, and the Nova Friburgo campus, also established in 2008, is located just outside the city centre in a property provided by the Department of Highways.

The university also runs TV CEFET/RJ, a television channel primarily broadcasted over the internet.

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  • 20,852
    Number of FTE Students
    (1)
  • 23.3
    No. of students per staff
    (1)
  • 23%
    Proportion of ISR Publications
    (1)
  • 35 : 65
    Student Ratio of Females to Males
    (1)
  • 0%
    Percentage of International Students
    (1)
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Subjects taught at Centro Federal de Educação Tecnológica Celso Suckow da Fonseca (CEFET-RJ)

  • Physical sciences

    • Mathematics & Statistics
    • Physics & Astronomy
    • Geology, Environmental, Earth & Marine Sciences
    • Chemistry
  • Business & economics

    • Business & Management
    • Economics & Econometrics
    • Accounting & Finance
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    • Sociology
    • Communication & Media Studies
    • Geography
    • Politics & International Studies (incl Development Studies)
  • Engineering & technology

    • Chemical Engineering
    • Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering
    • General Engineering
    • Electrical & Electronic Engineering
    • Civil Engineering
  • Arts & humanities

    • Architecture
    • History, Philosophy & Theology
    • Archaeology
    • Languages, Literature & Linguistics
    • Art, Performing Arts & Design
  • Clinical, pre-clinical & health

    • Other Health
    • Medicine & Dentistry
  • Computer science

    • Computer Science
  • Life sciences

    • Sport Science
    • Agriculture & Forestry
    • Biological Sciences
    • Veterinary Science
  • Psychology

    • Psychology
  • Law

    • Law
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