UFRJ’s Department of Geography is an academic community committed to high standards for teaching and research, and with a variety of geographical approaches. The institution offers Bachelor’s and Teacher degrees in Geography.
The Department of Geography originated in the old National Philosophy College of the University of Brazil, where several pioneer initiatives towards researcher geographers’ training allowed the establishment of the institution. Get to know the Department.
UFRJ’s Graduate Program in Geography is a center of teaching and research excellence, receiving top scores from funding agencies during three decades of existence. Get to know the Department.
The program was created in March 1972 with the goal of improving geographers’ qualifications for teaching and research practices in this field of scientific knowledge. The Graduate Program (GPG) grants the title of Master of Science: Geography since then, and that of Doctor of Science: Geography since 1992. Get to know the Program.
