in addition to bachelors, masters and phd degrees, the university offers several specialized courses in agro ecology and agribusiness management and strategy.

it is located about 80 km west from the city of rio.

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.