This city has many facilities to provide education at all levels. Some of the notable universities and colleges in this city are Rio de Janeiro State University and Federal University of Rio de Janeiro.

The study of neuroscience is meant to explore how the brain and nervous system work. It involves a variety of different subjects, including neurochemistry, psychology, neural imaging, and even cognitive processing. This is a rapidly expanding field.

Brazil offer a higher education that is partially financed for those students who would like to pursue advanced education. They must be aged between 18 and 35 years. This higher education system enables students to learn practical skills that enable them to face the 21st century challenges.

A masters is earned after students complete an undergraduate degree program. To obtain a masters, you usually need to complete 12 to 18 college courses that often involve completing comprehensive tests and/or a thesis.