Centro Federal de Educa??o Tecnológica Celso Suckow da Fonseca (CEFET-RJ)

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Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

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The Centro Federal de Educa??o Tecnológica Celso Suckow da Fonseca (CEFET-RJ) is a federal institution located in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, established in 1917.

The university has its main headquarters in the Maracan? neighbourhood of Rio de Janeiro, where the Maracan? Campus is situated. It offers basic, professional, and higher education programmes, and serves as the administrative hub for the institution.

The Nova Igua?u campus was established in 2003, marking the university’s expansion into the Baixada Fluminense region.

The Maria da Gra?a campus was created in 2006, following the revitalisation of a manufacturing space previously owned by the Student Assistance Foundation. Located in a densely populated area, the campus has implemented various outreach projects and collaborates with partner companies.

The Petrópolis campus, established in 2008, is housed in the building of the former forum in the city's historic centre, and the Nova Friburgo campus, also established in 2008, is located just outside the city centre in a property provided by the Department of Highways.

The university also runs TV CEFET/RJ, a television channel primarily broadcasted over the internet.