Federal University of Rio de Janeiro

The Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (, UFRJ) is the largest federal university of Brazil. It has a central campus in the city of Rio de Janeiro and two smaller ones. It was established in 1792 as a military college, and became a university in 1920. It is one the country's most prestigious universities.

The Federal University owns several hospitals and several museums including the National Museum of Brazil.

 References 

 Other websites 
 UFRJ Official website 

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