Academic Index Last updated: June 23, 2026

5 Best Universities in Rio de Janeiro for Economics

Focusing specifically on Economics, our data science engine identified the 5 most influential universities in Rio de Janeiro. To determine these leaders, we isolated 17.6K specialized research publications which collectively generated 287.4K citations. This targeted approach bypasses general university reputation, directly revealing the strongest programs.

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Federal University of Rio de Janeiro

#3 in Brazil #5 in Latin America

10% Acceptance

67,329 Enrollment

1920 Founded

2

Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro

#14 in Brazil #24 in Latin America

37% Acceptance

12,446 Enrollment

1941 Founded

3

University of the State of Rio de Janeiro

#13 in Brazil #21 in Latin America

23% Acceptance

15,000 Enrollment

1950 Founded

4

Rio de Janeiro State Federal University

#48 in Brazil #88 in Latin America

15% Acceptance

15,000 Enrollment

1969 Founded

5

Candido Mendes University

#122 in Brazil #389 in Latin America

64% Acceptance

23,988 Enrollment

1902 Founded