UNICARIOCA values ethics, social inclusion, and environmental responsibility highly. Undergraduate courses include computer sciences, accounting, computer engineering, journalism, marketing, and advertising - to name but a few - while the graduate programs offer the likes of digital animation and games, finance, and social media.

The university's grounds include a comprehensive library and a number of high-tech laboratories.

founded in 1902, candido mendes university or universidade candido medes - ucam, is one of the oldest, private universities in brazil - the institution specializes in humanities, social sciences and international relations and boasts sixteen campuses throughout rio, serving over 20,000 students.