the university has an innovative teaching methodology, a focus on practical opportunities for students to apply learning through multiple internship offerings as well as a robust international exchange program with prominent institutions around the globe. 

a universidade veiga de almeida, or uva, as it is commonly known in portuguese, is a brazilian accredited private university located in the city of rio de janeiro.

the university offers courses for undergraduates and graduate students, as well as extension courses.

there are five campuses, located in the neighborhoods of tijuca, barra marapendi, barra downtown, centro, and nearby city cabo frio.

founded in 1971, the school has in recent years received recognition for its academic rigor, with the latest evaluations from the ministry of education demonstrating the school's academic growth over the years.