Academic Index Last updated: June 22, 2026

28 Best Universities in Brazil for Forensic Science

We ranked the top 28 universities for Forensic Science in Brazil based on strict academic metrics. To determine these leaders, we isolated 2.24M specialized research publications which collectively generated 32.11M citations. This targeted approach bypasses general university reputation, directly revealing the strongest programs.

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1

Campinas

State University of Campinas

For Forensic Science

#1 in Latin America #67 in the World

15% Acceptance

97,964 Enrollment

1966 Founded

2

Sao Paulo

University of Sao Paulo

For Forensic Science

#2 in Latin America #115 in the World

9% Acceptance

97,964 Enrollment

1827 Founded

3

Belo Horizonte

Federal University of Minas Gerais

For Forensic Science

#3 in Latin America #124 in the World

17% Acceptance

45,038 Enrollment

1927 Founded

4

Sao Paulo

Sao Paulo State University

For Forensic Science

#5 in Latin America #176 in the World

35% Acceptance

97,964 Enrollment

1976 Founded

5

Rio de Janeiro

Federal University of Rio de Janeiro

For Forensic Science

#6 in Latin America #190 in the World

10% Acceptance

67,329 Enrollment

1920 Founded

6

Brasilia

University of Brasilia

For Forensic Science

#8 in Latin America #259 in the World

10% Acceptance

25,494 Enrollment

1962 Founded

7

Porto Alegre

Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul

For Forensic Science

#15 in Latin America #541 in the World

18% Acceptance

67,329 Enrollment

1934 Founded

8

Sao Paulo

Federal University of Sao Paulo

For Forensic Science

#16 in Latin America #562 in the World

16% Acceptance

30,000 Enrollment

1933 Founded

9

Vicosa

Federal University of Vicosa

For Forensic Science

#20 in Latin America #595 in the World

15% Acceptance

12,000 Enrollment

1922 Founded

10

Pelotas

Federal University of Pelotas

For Forensic Science

#31 in Latin America #756 in the World

34% Acceptance

23,744 Enrollment

1969 Founded

11

Florianopolis

Federal University of Santa Catarina

For Forensic Science

#39 in Latin America #907 in the World

15% Acceptance

25,494 Enrollment

1960 Founded

12

Recife

Federal University of Pernambuco

For Forensic Science

#7 in Latin America #250 in the World

17% Acceptance

23,744 Enrollment

1946 Founded

13

Vitoria

Federal University of Espirito Santo

For Forensic Science

#32 in Latin America #757 in the World

26% Acceptance

23,744 Enrollment

1954 Founded

14

Curitiba

Federal University of Parana

For Forensic Science

#4 in Latin America #165 in the World

15% Acceptance

25,494 Enrollment

1912 Founded

15

Uberlandia

Federal University of Uberlandia

For Forensic Science

#17 in Latin America #569 in the World

20% Acceptance

25,494 Enrollment

1969 Founded

16

Belem

Federal University of Para

For Forensic Science

#25 in Latin America #681 in the World

17% Acceptance

5,000 Enrollment

1957 Founded

17

Goiania

Federal University of Goias

For Forensic Science

#14 in Latin America #515 in the World

12% Acceptance

25,494 Enrollment

1960 Founded

18

Joao Pessoa

Federal University of Paraiba

For Forensic Science

#36 in Latin America #864 in the World

10% Acceptance

23,744 Enrollment

1955 Founded

19

Porto Alegre

Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul

For Forensic Science

#35 in Latin America #823 in the World

11% Acceptance

15,000 Enrollment

1948 Founded

20

Ribeirao Preto

University of Ribeirao Preto

For Forensic Science

#38 in Latin America #889 in the World

58% Acceptance

30,000 Enrollment

1924 Founded

21

Sao Carlos

Federal University of Sao Carlos

For Forensic Science

#33 in Latin America #777 in the World

9% Acceptance

12,446 Enrollment

1968 Founded

22

Campina Grande

State University of Paraiba

For Forensic Science

#24 in Latin America #672 in the World

25% Acceptance

1966 Founded

23

Natal

Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte

For Forensic Science

#29 in Latin America #747 in the World

14% Acceptance

23,744 Enrollment

1958 Founded

24

Feira de Santana

State University of Feira de Santana

For Forensic Science

#42 in Latin America #1029 in the World

16% Acceptance

23,744 Enrollment

1976 Founded

25

Rio de Janeiro

University of the State of Rio de Janeiro

For Forensic Science

#12 in Latin America #449 in the World

23% Acceptance

15,000 Enrollment

1950 Founded

26

Rio de Janeiro

Rio de Janeiro State Federal University

For Forensic Science

#27 in Latin America #727 in the World

15% Acceptance

15,000 Enrollment

1969 Founded

27

Salvador

Federal University of Bahia

For Forensic Science

#37 in Latin America #887 in the World

19% Acceptance

45,038 Enrollment

1946 Founded

28

Seropedica

Federal Rural University of Rio de Janeiro

For Forensic Science

#26 in Latin America #699 in the World

27% Acceptance

5,000 Enrollment

1910 Founded