Established in 1971, Universidade Veiga de Almeida (Veiga de Almeida University) is a for-profit private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Rio de Janeiro (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants). This institution has also branch campuses in the following location(s): Cabo Frio. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministério da Educação, Brazil (Ministry of Education, Brazil), Universidade Veiga de Almeida (UVA) is a large (EduListing enrollment range: 10,000-14,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Universidade Veiga de Almeida (UVA) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation degrees), bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. See the EduListing degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 49 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations.  The admission rate range is 10-20% making this Brazilian higher education organization a most selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. 