Academic Index Last updated: June 23, 2026

15 Best Universities in Brazil for International Law

Focusing specifically on International Law, our data science engine identified the 15 most influential universities in Brazil. To determine these leaders, we isolated 1.39M specialized research publications which collectively generated 20.04M citations. This targeted approach bypasses general university reputation, directly revealing the strongest programs.

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Sao Paulo

University of Sao Paulo

For International Law

#4 in Latin America #364 in the World

9% Acceptance

97,964 Enrollment

1827 Founded

2

Porto Alegre

Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul

For International Law

#10 in Latin America #541 in the World

18% Acceptance

67,329 Enrollment

1934 Founded

3

Brasilia

University of Brasilia

For International Law

#12 in Latin America #567 in the World

10% Acceptance

25,494 Enrollment

1962 Founded

4

Belo Horizonte

Federal University of Minas Gerais

For International Law

#22 in Latin America #727 in the World

17% Acceptance

45,038 Enrollment

1927 Founded

5

Niteroi

Fluminense Federal University

For International Law

#23 in Latin America #799 in the World

15% Acceptance

67,329 Enrollment

1960 Founded

6

Rio de Janeiro

Federal University of Rio de Janeiro

For International Law

#24 in Latin America #814 in the World

10% Acceptance

67,329 Enrollment

1920 Founded

7

Florianopolis

Federal University of Santa Catarina

For International Law

#30 in Latin America #930 in the World

15% Acceptance

25,494 Enrollment

1960 Founded

8

Recife

Federal University of Pernambuco

For International Law

#31 in Latin America #940 in the World

17% Acceptance

23,744 Enrollment

1946 Founded

9

Belo Horizonte

Pontifical Catholic University of Minas Gerais

For International Law

#29 in Latin America #909 in the World

31% Acceptance

20,000 Enrollment

1958 Founded

10

Sao Leopoldo

University of the Rio dos Sinos Valley

For International Law

#32 in Latin America #961 in the World

80% Acceptance

23,988 Enrollment

1969 Founded

11

Sao Paulo

Pontifical Catholic University of Sao Paulo

For International Law

#35 in Latin America #991 in the World

50% Acceptance

30,000 Enrollment

1946 Founded

12

Uberlandia

Federal University of Uberlandia

For International Law

#27 in Latin America #872 in the World

20% Acceptance

25,494 Enrollment

1969 Founded

13

Goiania

Federal University of Goias

For International Law

#34 in Latin America #985 in the World

12% Acceptance

25,494 Enrollment

1960 Founded

14

Rio de Janeiro

Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro

For International Law

#6 in Latin America #472 in the World

37% Acceptance

12,446 Enrollment

1941 Founded

15

Rio de Janeiro

University of the State of Rio de Janeiro

For International Law

#11 in Latin America #542 in the World

23% Acceptance

15,000 Enrollment

1950 Founded