Academic Index Last updated: June 23, 2026

45 Best Universities in Brazil for Economics

Focusing specifically on Economics, our data science engine identified the 45 most influential universities in Brazil. To determine these leaders, we isolated 114.6K specialized research publications which collectively generated 1.85M citations. This targeted approach bypasses general university reputation, directly revealing the strongest programs.

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Sao Paulo

University of Sao Paulo

For Economics

#1 in Latin America #99 in the World

9% Acceptance

97,964 Enrollment

1827 Founded

2

Campinas

State University of Campinas

For Economics

#2 in Latin America #359 in the World

15% Acceptance

97,964 Enrollment

1966 Founded

3

Rio de Janeiro

Federal University of Rio de Janeiro

For Economics

#6 in Latin America #403 in the World

10% Acceptance

67,329 Enrollment

1920 Founded

4

Porto Alegre

Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul

For Economics

#7 in Latin America #434 in the World

18% Acceptance

67,329 Enrollment

1934 Founded

5

Belo Horizonte

Federal University of Minas Gerais

For Economics

#8 in Latin America #451 in the World

17% Acceptance

45,038 Enrollment

1927 Founded

6

Brasilia

University of Brasilia

For Economics

#9 in Latin America #540 in the World

10% Acceptance

25,494 Enrollment

1962 Founded

7

Florianopolis

Federal University of Santa Catarina

For Economics

#10 in Latin America #581 in the World

15% Acceptance

25,494 Enrollment

1960 Founded

8

Rio de Janeiro

Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro

For Economics

#13 in Latin America #700 in the World

37% Acceptance

12,446 Enrollment

1941 Founded

9

Recife

Federal University of Pernambuco

For Economics

#15 in Latin America #739 in the World

17% Acceptance

23,744 Enrollment

1946 Founded

10

Rio de Janeiro

University of the State of Rio de Janeiro

For Economics

#18 in Latin America #848 in the World

23% Acceptance

15,000 Enrollment

1950 Founded

11

Niteroi

Fluminense Federal University

For Economics

#20 in Latin America #863 in the World

15% Acceptance

67,329 Enrollment

1960 Founded

12

Salvador

Federal University of Bahia

For Economics

#24 in Latin America #957 in the World

19% Acceptance

45,038 Enrollment

1946 Founded

13

Joao Pessoa

Federal University of Paraiba

For Economics

#32 in Latin America #1168 in the World

10% Acceptance

23,744 Enrollment

1955 Founded

14

Sao Leopoldo

University of the Rio dos Sinos Valley

For Economics

#45 in Latin America #1449 in the World

80% Acceptance

23,988 Enrollment

1969 Founded

15

Ribeirao Preto

University of Ribeirao Preto

For Economics

#52 in Latin America #1554 in the World

58% Acceptance

30,000 Enrollment

1924 Founded

16

Curitiba

Pontifical Catholic University of Parana

For Economics

#56 in Latin America #1626 in the World

80% Acceptance

18,000 Enrollment

1959 Founded

17

Sao Paulo

Pontifical Catholic University of Sao Paulo

For Economics

#65 in Latin America #1752 in the World

50% Acceptance

30,000 Enrollment

1946 Founded

18

Sao Paulo

Brasil University

For Economics

#72 in Latin America #1972 in the World

67% Acceptance

15,000 Enrollment

1989 Founded

19

Sao Paulo

Mackenzie Presbyterian University

For Economics

#79 in Latin America #2065 in the World

50% Acceptance

23,988 Enrollment

1952 Founded

20

Itajuba

Federal University of Itajuba

For Economics

#83 in Latin America #2177 in the World

20% Acceptance

12,446 Enrollment

1913 Founded

21

Brasilia

Catholic University of Brasilia

For Economics

#85 in Latin America #2197 in the World

60% Acceptance

15,000 Enrollment

1974 Founded

22

Sao Paulo

Nove de Julho University

For Economics

#88 in Latin America #2245 in the World

50% Acceptance

12,000 Enrollment

1972 Founded

23

Fortaleza

University of Fortaleza

For Economics

#90 in Latin America #2288 in the World

50% Acceptance

50,000 Enrollment

1973 Founded

24

Belo Horizonte

Pontifical Catholic University of Minas Gerais

For Economics

#94 in Latin America #2331 in the World

31% Acceptance

20,000 Enrollment

1958 Founded

25

Fortaleza

State University of Ceara

For Economics

#102 in Latin America #2494 in the World

15% Acceptance

50,000 Enrollment

1975 Founded

26

Cascavel

Western Parana State University

For Economics

#127 in Latin America #2830 in the World

20% Acceptance

5,000 Enrollment

1994 Founded

27

Rio de Janeiro

Rio de Janeiro State Federal University

For Economics

#130 in Latin America #2893 in the World

15% Acceptance

15,000 Enrollment

1969 Founded

28

Passo Fundo

University of Passo Fundo

For Economics

#140 in Latin America #3005 in the World

31% Acceptance

15,000 Enrollment

1968 Founded

29

Pelotas

Catholic University of Pelotas

For Economics

#161 in Latin America #3348 in the World

42% Acceptance

15,000 Enrollment

1960 Founded

30

Campinas

Pontifical Catholic University of Campinas

For Economics

#175 in Latin America #3539 in the World

60% Acceptance

30,000 Enrollment

1941 Founded

31

Salvador

Salvador University

For Economics

#186 in Latin America #3714 in the World

52% Acceptance

50,000 Enrollment

1997 Founded

32

Santa Cruz do Sul

University of Santa Cruz do Sul

For Economics

#190 in Latin America #3777 in the World

29% Acceptance

23,988 Enrollment

1993 Founded

33

Salvador

Bahia State University

For Economics

#200 in Latin America #3928 in the World

9% Acceptance

20,000 Enrollment

1983 Founded

34

Belem

Para State University

For Economics

#211 in Latin America #4042 in the World

31% Acceptance

50,000 Enrollment

1993 Founded

35

Curitiba

Positivo University

For Economics

#246 in Latin America #4524 in the World

31% Acceptance

18,000 Enrollment

1988 Founded

36

Paranavai

Parana State University

For Economics

#261 in Latin America #4693 in the World

42% Acceptance

20,000 Enrollment

2013 Founded

37

Belo Horizonte

FUMEC University

For Economics

#264 in Latin America #4733 in the World

50% Acceptance

23,988 Enrollment

1965 Founded

38

Chapeco

Regional Community University of Chapeco

For Economics

#266 in Latin America #4744 in the World

33% Acceptance

20,000 Enrollment

1970 Founded

39

Santos

Catholic University of Santos

For Economics

#268 in Latin America #4786 in the World

57% Acceptance

23,988 Enrollment

1986 Founded

40

Foz do Iguacu

Federal University of Latin American Integration

For Economics

#281 in Latin America #4934 in the World

15% Acceptance

5,000 Enrollment

2010 Founded

41

Sao Caetano do Sul

Municipal University of Sao Caetano do Sul

For Economics

#282 in Latin America #4944 in the World

80% Acceptance

30,000 Enrollment

1967 Founded

42

Campo Grande

Catholic University Dom Bosco

For Economics

#301 in Latin America #5173 in the World

29% Acceptance

20,000 Enrollment

1961 Founded

43

Rio de Janeiro

Candido Mendes University

For Economics

#325 in Latin America #5336 in the World

64% Acceptance

23,988 Enrollment

1902 Founded

44

Sobral

Acarau Valley State University

For Economics

#328 in Latin America #5363 in the World

41% Acceptance

50,000 Enrollment

1968 Founded

45

Belem

University of Amazon

For Economics

#344 in Latin America #5621 in the World

38% Acceptance

40,000 Enrollment

1993 Founded