Academic Index Last updated: June 23, 2026

20 Best Universities in Brazil for Applied Physics

Focusing specifically on Applied Physics, our data science engine identified the 20 most influential universities in Brazil. To determine these leaders, we isolated 2M specialized research publications which collectively generated 28.61M citations. This targeted approach bypasses general university reputation, directly revealing the strongest programs.

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Sao Paulo

University of Sao Paulo

For Applied Physics

#1 in Latin America #208 in the World

9% Acceptance

97,964 Enrollment

1827 Founded

2

Campinas

State University of Campinas

For Applied Physics

#2 in Latin America #278 in the World

15% Acceptance

97,964 Enrollment

1966 Founded

3

Sao Paulo

Sao Paulo State University

For Applied Physics

#4 in Latin America #511 in the World

35% Acceptance

97,964 Enrollment

1976 Founded

4

Rio de Janeiro

Federal University of Rio de Janeiro

For Applied Physics

#7 in Latin America #579 in the World

10% Acceptance

67,329 Enrollment

1920 Founded

5

Porto Alegre

Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul

For Applied Physics

#9 in Latin America #701 in the World

18% Acceptance

67,329 Enrollment

1934 Founded

6

Florianopolis

Federal University of Santa Catarina

For Applied Physics

#10 in Latin America #709 in the World

15% Acceptance

25,494 Enrollment

1960 Founded

7

Belo Horizonte

Federal University of Minas Gerais

For Applied Physics

#15 in Latin America #934 in the World

17% Acceptance

45,038 Enrollment

1927 Founded

8

Niteroi

Fluminense Federal University

For Applied Physics

#20 in Latin America #1095 in the World

15% Acceptance

67,329 Enrollment

1960 Founded

9

Brasilia

University of Brasilia

For Applied Physics

#21 in Latin America #1195 in the World

10% Acceptance

25,494 Enrollment

1962 Founded

10

Santa Maria

Federal University of Santa Maria

For Applied Physics

#25 in Latin America #1277 in the World

11% Acceptance

25,494 Enrollment

1960 Founded

11

Rio de Janeiro

Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro

For Applied Physics

#40 in Latin America #1498 in the World

37% Acceptance

12,446 Enrollment

1941 Founded

12

Recife

Federal University of Pernambuco

For Applied Physics

#12 in Latin America #837 in the World

17% Acceptance

23,744 Enrollment

1946 Founded

13

Curitiba

Federal University of Parana

For Applied Physics

#19 in Latin America #1027 in the World

15% Acceptance

25,494 Enrollment

1912 Founded

14

Santo Andre

Federal University of ABC

For Applied Physics

#28 in Latin America #1303 in the World

10% Acceptance

12,446 Enrollment

2005 Founded

15

Uberlandia

Federal University of Uberlandia

For Applied Physics

#35 in Latin America #1400 in the World

20% Acceptance

25,494 Enrollment

1969 Founded

16

Maringa

State University of Maringa

For Applied Physics

#34 in Latin America #1393 in the World

23% Acceptance

25,494 Enrollment

1970 Founded

17

Joao Pessoa

Federal University of Paraiba

For Applied Physics

#38 in Latin America #1467 in the World

10% Acceptance

23,744 Enrollment

1955 Founded

18

Sao Carlos

Federal University of Sao Carlos

For Applied Physics

#6 in Latin America #575 in the World

9% Acceptance

12,446 Enrollment

1968 Founded

19

Natal

Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte

For Applied Physics

#27 in Latin America #1301 in the World

14% Acceptance

23,744 Enrollment

1958 Founded

20

Fortaleza

Federal University of Ceara

For Applied Physics

#16 in Latin America #954 in the World

10% Acceptance

5,000 Enrollment

1954 Founded