the state university of rio, or universidade do estado do rio de janeiro - uerj, has its main campus in francisco negrão de lima, located in maracanã neighborhood.  

other campuses include locations in duque de caxias, ilha grande, nova friburgo, resende and são gonçalo.  

the national institute for pure and applied mathematics, or instituto nacional de matemática pura e aplicada - impa, is widely considered to be the foremost research and educational institution of brazil in the area of mathematics.

impa's mission is to develop mathematical knowledge while preparing and educating new scientists in the field - the campus is located in the jardim botânico neighborhood.