Academic Index Last updated: June 23, 2026

64 Best Universities in Brazil for Epidemiology

Focusing specifically on Epidemiology, our data science engine identified the 64 most influential universities in Brazil. To determine these leaders, we isolated 3.04M specialized research publications which collectively generated 39.42M citations. This targeted approach bypasses general university reputation, directly revealing the strongest programs.

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Sao Paulo

University of Sao Paulo

For Epidemiology

#1 in Latin America #42 in the World

9% Acceptance

97,964 Enrollment

1827 Founded

2

Sao Paulo

Federal University of Sao Paulo

For Epidemiology

#2 in Latin America #154 in the World

16% Acceptance

30,000 Enrollment

1933 Founded

3

Belo Horizonte

Federal University of Minas Gerais

For Epidemiology

#3 in Latin America #165 in the World

17% Acceptance

45,038 Enrollment

1927 Founded

4

Porto Alegre

Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul

For Epidemiology

#4 in Latin America #168 in the World

18% Acceptance

67,329 Enrollment

1934 Founded

5

Campinas

State University of Campinas

For Epidemiology

#5 in Latin America #206 in the World

15% Acceptance

97,964 Enrollment

1966 Founded

6

Pelotas

Federal University of Pelotas

For Epidemiology

#6 in Latin America #213 in the World

34% Acceptance

23,744 Enrollment

1969 Founded

7

Rio de Janeiro

Federal University of Rio de Janeiro

For Epidemiology

#7 in Latin America #224 in the World

10% Acceptance

67,329 Enrollment

1920 Founded

8

Sao Paulo

Sao Paulo State University

For Epidemiology

#8 in Latin America #254 in the World

35% Acceptance

97,964 Enrollment

1976 Founded

9

Brasilia

University of Brasilia

For Epidemiology

#14 in Latin America #399 in the World

10% Acceptance

25,494 Enrollment

1962 Founded

10

Florianopolis

Federal University of Santa Catarina

For Epidemiology

#19 in Latin America #451 in the World

15% Acceptance

25,494 Enrollment

1960 Founded

11

Niteroi

Fluminense Federal University

For Epidemiology

#28 in Latin America #590 in the World

15% Acceptance

67,329 Enrollment

1960 Founded

12

Santa Maria

Federal University of Santa Maria

For Epidemiology

#54 in Latin America #868 in the World

11% Acceptance

25,494 Enrollment

1960 Founded

13

Vicosa

Federal University of Vicosa

For Epidemiology

#71 in Latin America #1047 in the World

15% Acceptance

12,000 Enrollment

1922 Founded

14

Campo Grande

Federal University of Mato Grosso do Sul

For Epidemiology

#36 in Latin America #687 in the World

15% Acceptance

25,494 Enrollment

1969 Founded

15

Palmas

Federal University of Tocantins

For Epidemiology

#113 in Latin America #1384 in the World

10% Acceptance

2000 Founded

16

Londrina

State University of Londrina

For Epidemiology

#30 in Latin America #615 in the World

40% Acceptance

15,000 Enrollment

1970 Founded

17

Campina Grande

State University of Paraiba

For Epidemiology

#102 in Latin America #1308 in the World

25% Acceptance

1966 Founded

18

Rio de Janeiro

University of the State of Rio de Janeiro

For Epidemiology

#15 in Latin America #405 in the World

23% Acceptance

15,000 Enrollment

1950 Founded

19

Seropedica

Federal Rural University of Rio de Janeiro

For Epidemiology

#114 in Latin America #1386 in the World

27% Acceptance

5,000 Enrollment

1910 Founded

20

Belem

Para State University

For Epidemiology

#38 in Latin America #700 in the World

31% Acceptance

50,000 Enrollment

1993 Founded

21

Vitoria

Federal University of Espirito Santo

For Epidemiology

#23 in Latin America #510 in the World

26% Acceptance

23,744 Enrollment

1954 Founded

22

Sao Joao del-Rei

Federal University of Sao Joao del-Rei

For Epidemiology

#78 in Latin America #1083 in the World

13% Acceptance

12,446 Enrollment

1987 Founded

23

Salvador

Federal University of Bahia

For Epidemiology

#9 in Latin America #260 in the World

19% Acceptance

45,038 Enrollment

1946 Founded

24

Sao Luis

Federal University of Maranhao

For Epidemiology

#39 in Latin America #704 in the World

10% Acceptance

5,000 Enrollment

1966 Founded

25

Rio Branco

Federal University of Acre

For Epidemiology

#88 in Latin America #1156 in the World

35% Acceptance

10,000 Enrollment

1964 Founded

26

Uberlandia

Federal University of Uberlandia

For Epidemiology

#27 in Latin America #576 in the World

20% Acceptance

25,494 Enrollment

1969 Founded

27

Fortaleza

University of Fortaleza

For Epidemiology

#51 in Latin America #861 in the World

50% Acceptance

50,000 Enrollment

1973 Founded

28

Recife

Federal University of Pernambuco

For Epidemiology

#25 in Latin America #552 in the World

17% Acceptance

23,744 Enrollment

1946 Founded

29

Manaus

Federal University of Amazonas

For Epidemiology

#59 in Latin America #894 in the World

10% Acceptance

10,000 Enrollment

1909 Founded

30

Montes Claros

State University of Montes Claros

For Epidemiology

#53 in Latin America #865 in the World

34% Acceptance

15,000 Enrollment

1962 Founded

31

Maringa

State University of Maringa

For Epidemiology

#52 in Latin America #863 in the World

23% Acceptance

25,494 Enrollment

1970 Founded

32

Feira de Santana

State University of Feira de Santana

For Epidemiology

#77 in Latin America #1079 in the World

16% Acceptance

23,744 Enrollment

1976 Founded

33

Curitiba

Federal University of Parana

For Epidemiology

#20 in Latin America #460 in the World

15% Acceptance

25,494 Enrollment

1912 Founded

34

Cuiaba

Federal University of Mato Grosso

For Epidemiology

#33 in Latin America #653 in the World

20% Acceptance

5,000 Enrollment

1970 Founded

35

Ribeirao Preto

University of Ribeirao Preto

For Epidemiology

#35 in Latin America #683 in the World

58% Acceptance

30,000 Enrollment

1924 Founded

36

Belem

Federal University of Para

For Epidemiology

#24 in Latin America #551 in the World

17% Acceptance

5,000 Enrollment

1957 Founded

37

Recife

Federal Rural University of Pernambuco

For Epidemiology

#93 in Latin America #1243 in the World

22% Acceptance

12,000 Enrollment

1912 Founded

38

Petrolina

Federal University of Vale do Sao Francisco

For Epidemiology

#106 in Latin America #1341 in the World

34% Acceptance

5,000 Enrollment

2002 Founded

39

Teresina

Federal University of Piaui

For Epidemiology

#49 in Latin America #838 in the World

26% Acceptance

5,000 Enrollment

1973 Founded

40

Porto Velho

Federal University of Rondonia

For Epidemiology

#110 in Latin America #1349 in the World

29% Acceptance

20,000 Enrollment

1982 Founded

41

Goiania

Federal University of Goias

For Epidemiology

#18 in Latin America #434 in the World

12% Acceptance

25,494 Enrollment

1960 Founded

42

Fortaleza

State University of Ceara

For Epidemiology

#83 in Latin America #1108 in the World

15% Acceptance

50,000 Enrollment

1975 Founded

43

Sao Paulo

Brasil University

For Epidemiology

#41 in Latin America #731 in the World

67% Acceptance

15,000 Enrollment

1989 Founded

44

Sao Cristovao

Federal University of Sergipe

For Epidemiology

#40 in Latin America #716 in the World

10% Acceptance

23,744 Enrollment

1963 Founded

45

Vitoria da Conquista

State University of Southwest Bahia

For Epidemiology

#89 in Latin America #1185 in the World

30% Acceptance

23,744 Enrollment

1980 Founded

46

Joao Pessoa

Federal University of Paraiba

For Epidemiology

#44 in Latin America #787 in the World

10% Acceptance

23,744 Enrollment

1955 Founded

47

Cascavel

Western Parana State University

For Epidemiology

#90 in Latin America #1194 in the World

20% Acceptance

5,000 Enrollment

1994 Founded

48

Maceio

Federal University of Alagoas

For Epidemiology

#57 in Latin America #890 in the World

47% Acceptance

23,744 Enrollment

1961 Founded

49

Canoas

Lutheran University of Brazil

For Epidemiology

#72 in Latin America #1049 in the World

34% Acceptance

15,000 Enrollment

1972 Founded

50

Porto Alegre

Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul

For Epidemiology

#45 in Latin America #806 in the World

11% Acceptance

15,000 Enrollment

1948 Founded

51

Ouro Preto

Federal University of Ouro Preto

For Epidemiology

#92 in Latin America #1220 in the World

15% Acceptance

12,446 Enrollment

1969 Founded

52

Curitiba

Pontifical Catholic University of Parana

For Epidemiology

#64 in Latin America #944 in the World

80% Acceptance

18,000 Enrollment

1959 Founded

53

Campina Grande

Federal University of Campina Grande

For Epidemiology

#70 in Latin America #1032 in the World

12% Acceptance

23,744 Enrollment

2002 Founded

54

Sao Carlos

Federal University of Sao Carlos

For Epidemiology

#96 in Latin America #1262 in the World

9% Acceptance

12,446 Enrollment

1968 Founded

55

Rio de Janeiro

Rio de Janeiro State Federal University

For Epidemiology

#73 in Latin America #1054 in the World

15% Acceptance

15,000 Enrollment

1969 Founded

56

Curitiba

Positivo University

For Epidemiology

#109 in Latin America #1347 in the World

31% Acceptance

18,000 Enrollment

1988 Founded

57

Juiz de Fora

Federal University of Juiz de Fora

For Epidemiology

#61 in Latin America #937 in the World

16% Acceptance

23,744 Enrollment

1960 Founded

58

Recife

University of Pernambuco

For Epidemiology

#46 in Latin America #812 in the World

48% Acceptance

1990 Founded

59

Natal

Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte

For Epidemiology

#21 in Latin America #501 in the World

14% Acceptance

23,744 Enrollment

1958 Founded

60

Rio Grande

Federal Foundation University of Rio Grande

For Epidemiology

#62 in Latin America #938 in the World

16% Acceptance

23,744 Enrollment

1969 Founded

61

Porto Alegre

Federal University of Health Sciences, Porto Alegre

For Epidemiology

#68 in Latin America #974 in the World

26% Acceptance

30,000 Enrollment

1953 Founded

62

Sao Paulo

Pontifical Catholic University of Sao Paulo

For Epidemiology

#108 in Latin America #1345 in the World

50% Acceptance

30,000 Enrollment

1946 Founded

63

Salvador

Bahia State University

For Epidemiology

#84 in Latin America #1111 in the World

9% Acceptance

20,000 Enrollment

1983 Founded

64

Fortaleza

Federal University of Ceara

For Epidemiology

#13 in Latin America #350 in the World

10% Acceptance

5,000 Enrollment

1954 Founded