Federal Center for Technological Education Celso Suckow da Fonseca (CEFET/RJ) operates across eight campuses in the state of Rio de Janeiro, providing technical, undergraduate and postgraduate education as well as research and extension activities. Its main campus is Maracanã, located at Avenida Maracanã, 229, in Rio de Janeiro city.

Federal Center for Technological Education Celso Suckow da Fonseca (CEFET/RJ) has institutional mechanisms to promote a safe and inclusive learning environment. The institution maintains preventive measures against harassment, discrimination and other forms of violence, with its Corregedoria conducting awareness activities and supporting initiatives addressing sexual and moral harassment and discrimination.

Federal Center for Technological Education Celso Suckow da Fonseca (CEFET/RJ) offers an active student life that combines academics with sports, cultural activities, entrepreneurship, research and community engagement. Students can participate in sports such as volleyball, basketball, indoor football, handball, jiu-jitsu and capoeira, while campus facilities such as the Maracanã sports complex provide courts, a gymnasium, swimming pool and athletics track.

Federal Center for Technological Education Celso Suckow da Fonseca (CEFET/RJ) does not generally provide on-campus accommodation, particularly for international and exchange students. Its official guidance for foreign students states that CEFET/RJ does not have student housing or a dedicated service for arranging accommodation.

Federal Center for Technological Education Celso Suckow da Fonseca (CEFET/RJ) emphasizes industry engagement, internships, applied projects and professional integration rather than a traditional centralized campus-placement model. The institution operates a dedicated Division of Business Integration (DIEMP) and a Directorate of Extension (DIREX) that facilitate internships.

Federal Center for Technological Education Celso Suckow da Fonseca (CEFET/RJ) offers several forms of financial assistance, scholarships and research support for eligible students. In 2026, its main student-assistance scheme is the Programa de Auxílio ao Estudante (PAE), designed for students in financial or social vulnerability.

Federal Center for Technological Education Celso Suckow da Fonseca (CEFET/RJ) offers programmes at technical-secondary, undergraduate and postgraduate levels, through eight campuses and distance-learning arrangements. Its academic portfolio includes technical education, bachelor's degrees, higher-technology programmes, licentiate degrees, master's and doctoral programmes, as well as lato sensu specialisations.