Academic Index Last updated: June 23, 2026

57 Best Universities in Brazil for Multimedia

Focusing specifically on Multimedia, our data science engine identified the 57 most influential universities in Brazil. To determine these leaders, we isolated 2.98M specialized research publications which collectively generated 39.05M citations. This targeted approach bypasses general university reputation, directly revealing the strongest programs.

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Sao Paulo

University of Sao Paulo

For Multimedia

#1 in Latin America #117 in the World

9% Acceptance

97,964 Enrollment

1827 Founded

2

Campinas

State University of Campinas

For Multimedia

#3 in Latin America #313 in the World

15% Acceptance

97,964 Enrollment

1966 Founded

3

Porto Alegre

Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul

For Multimedia

#5 in Latin America #327 in the World

18% Acceptance

67,329 Enrollment

1934 Founded

4

Belo Horizonte

Federal University of Minas Gerais

For Multimedia

#6 in Latin America #344 in the World

17% Acceptance

45,038 Enrollment

1927 Founded

5

Florianopolis

Federal University of Santa Catarina

For Multimedia

#9 in Latin America #450 in the World

15% Acceptance

25,494 Enrollment

1960 Founded

6

Sao Paulo

Sao Paulo State University

For Multimedia

#14 in Latin America #703 in the World

35% Acceptance

97,964 Enrollment

1976 Founded

7

Rio de Janeiro

Federal University of Rio de Janeiro

For Multimedia

#15 in Latin America #724 in the World

10% Acceptance

67,329 Enrollment

1920 Founded

8

Niteroi

Fluminense Federal University

For Multimedia

#18 in Latin America #758 in the World

15% Acceptance

67,329 Enrollment

1960 Founded

9

Brasilia

University of Brasilia

For Multimedia

#22 in Latin America #904 in the World

10% Acceptance

25,494 Enrollment

1962 Founded

10

Santa Maria

Federal University of Santa Maria

For Multimedia

#33 in Latin America #1256 in the World

11% Acceptance

25,494 Enrollment

1960 Founded

11

Sao Paulo

Federal University of Sao Paulo

For Multimedia

#42 in Latin America #1461 in the World

16% Acceptance

30,000 Enrollment

1933 Founded

12

Pelotas

Federal University of Pelotas

For Multimedia

#72 in Latin America #1881 in the World

34% Acceptance

23,744 Enrollment

1969 Founded

13

Sao Joao del-Rei

Federal University of Sao Joao del-Rei

For Multimedia

#90 in Latin America #2212 in the World

13% Acceptance

12,446 Enrollment

1987 Founded

14

Fortaleza

Federal University of Ceara

For Multimedia

#17 in Latin America #752 in the World

10% Acceptance

5,000 Enrollment

1954 Founded

15

Manaus

Federal University of Amazonas

For Multimedia

#20 in Latin America #860 in the World

10% Acceptance

10,000 Enrollment

1909 Founded

16

Londrina

State University of Londrina

For Multimedia

#76 in Latin America #1943 in the World

40% Acceptance

15,000 Enrollment

1970 Founded

17

Fortaleza

University of Fortaleza

For Multimedia

#37 in Latin America #1379 in the World

50% Acceptance

50,000 Enrollment

1973 Founded

18

Rio de Janeiro

Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro

For Multimedia

#2 in Latin America #186 in the World

37% Acceptance

12,446 Enrollment

1941 Founded

19

Sao Paulo

Mackenzie Presbyterian University

For Multimedia

#34 in Latin America #1271 in the World

50% Acceptance

23,988 Enrollment

1952 Founded

20

Vitoria

Federal University of Espirito Santo

For Multimedia

#41 in Latin America #1444 in the World

26% Acceptance

23,744 Enrollment

1954 Founded

21

Feira de Santana

State University of Feira de Santana

For Multimedia

#80 in Latin America #2017 in the World

16% Acceptance

23,744 Enrollment

1976 Founded

22

Rio de Janeiro

University of the State of Rio de Janeiro

For Multimedia

#56 in Latin America #1670 in the World

23% Acceptance

15,000 Enrollment

1950 Founded

23

Lavras

Federal University of Lavras

For Multimedia

#10 in Latin America #493 in the World

16% Acceptance

12,000 Enrollment

1908 Founded

24

Uberlandia

Federal University of Uberlandia

For Multimedia

#35 in Latin America #1319 in the World

20% Acceptance

25,494 Enrollment

1969 Founded

25

Recife

Federal Rural University of Pernambuco

For Multimedia

#62 in Latin America #1758 in the World

22% Acceptance

12,000 Enrollment

1912 Founded

26

Salvador

Federal University of Bahia

For Multimedia

#51 in Latin America #1599 in the World

19% Acceptance

45,038 Enrollment

1946 Founded

27

Sao Cristovao

Federal University of Sergipe

For Multimedia

#102 in Latin America #2340 in the World

10% Acceptance

23,744 Enrollment

1963 Founded

28

Bage

Federal University of Pampa

For Multimedia

#98 in Latin America #2282 in the World

30% Acceptance

5,000 Enrollment

2006 Founded

29

Maringa

State University of Maringa

For Multimedia

#92 in Latin America #2225 in the World

23% Acceptance

25,494 Enrollment

1970 Founded

30

Fortaleza

State University of Ceara

For Multimedia

#86 in Latin America #2165 in the World

15% Acceptance

50,000 Enrollment

1975 Founded

31

Recife

Federal University of Pernambuco

For Multimedia

#11 in Latin America #588 in the World

17% Acceptance

23,744 Enrollment

1946 Founded

32

Belo Horizonte

Pontifical Catholic University of Minas Gerais

For Multimedia

#64 in Latin America #1789 in the World

31% Acceptance

20,000 Enrollment

1958 Founded

33

Sao Paulo

Anhembi Morumbi University

For Multimedia

#103 in Latin America #2353 in the World

31% Acceptance

30,000 Enrollment

1972 Founded

34

Belem

Federal University of Para

For Multimedia

#39 in Latin America #1403 in the World

17% Acceptance

5,000 Enrollment

1957 Founded

35

Ouro Preto

Federal University of Ouro Preto

For Multimedia

#93 in Latin America #2231 in the World

15% Acceptance

12,446 Enrollment

1969 Founded

36

Curitiba

Federal University of Parana

For Multimedia

#30 in Latin America #1144 in the World

15% Acceptance

25,494 Enrollment

1912 Founded

37

Maceio

Federal University of Alagoas

For Multimedia

#28 in Latin America #1142 in the World

47% Acceptance

23,744 Enrollment

1961 Founded

38

Novo Hamburgo

Feevale University

For Multimedia

#88 in Latin America #2195 in the World

56% Acceptance

20,000 Enrollment

1969 Founded

39

Goiania

Federal University of Goias

For Multimedia

#50 in Latin America #1564 in the World

12% Acceptance

25,494 Enrollment

1960 Founded

40

Rio de Janeiro

Rio de Janeiro State Federal University

For Multimedia

#69 in Latin America #1860 in the World

15% Acceptance

15,000 Enrollment

1969 Founded

41

Sao Leopoldo

University of the Rio dos Sinos Valley

For Multimedia

#24 in Latin America #948 in the World

80% Acceptance

23,988 Enrollment

1969 Founded

42

Ribeirao Preto

University of Ribeirao Preto

For Multimedia

#79 in Latin America #1965 in the World

58% Acceptance

30,000 Enrollment

1924 Founded

43

Joao Pessoa

Federal University of Paraiba

For Multimedia

#19 in Latin America #857 in the World

10% Acceptance

23,744 Enrollment

1955 Founded

44

Rio Grande

Federal Foundation University of Rio Grande

For Multimedia

#99 in Latin America #2298 in the World

16% Acceptance

23,744 Enrollment

1969 Founded

45

Curitiba

Federal University of Technology – Parana

For Multimedia

#44 in Latin America #1476 in the World

20% Acceptance

12,446 Enrollment

1909 Founded

46

Campina Grande

Federal University of Campina Grande

For Multimedia

#46 in Latin America #1494 in the World

12% Acceptance

23,744 Enrollment

2002 Founded

47

Porto Alegre

Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul

For Multimedia

#23 in Latin America #912 in the World

11% Acceptance

15,000 Enrollment

1948 Founded

48

Campo Grande

Federal University of Mato Grosso do Sul

For Multimedia

#73 in Latin America #1889 in the World

15% Acceptance

25,494 Enrollment

1969 Founded

49

Curitiba

Pontifical Catholic University of Parana

For Multimedia

#68 in Latin America #1830 in the World

80% Acceptance

18,000 Enrollment

1959 Founded

50

Recife

University of Pernambuco

For Multimedia

#96 in Latin America #2244 in the World

48% Acceptance

1990 Founded

51

Sao Carlos

Federal University of Sao Carlos

For Multimedia

#13 in Latin America #682 in the World

9% Acceptance

12,446 Enrollment

1968 Founded

52

Santo Andre

Federal University of ABC

For Multimedia

#58 in Latin America #1700 in the World

10% Acceptance

12,446 Enrollment

2005 Founded

53

Juiz de Fora

Federal University of Juiz de Fora

For Multimedia

#54 in Latin America #1653 in the World

16% Acceptance

23,744 Enrollment

1960 Founded

54

Florianopolis

Santa Catarina State University

For Multimedia

#65 in Latin America #1792 in the World

70% Acceptance

5,000 Enrollment

1965 Founded

55

Natal

Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte

For Multimedia

#21 in Latin America #898 in the World

14% Acceptance

23,744 Enrollment

1958 Founded

56

Sao Luis

Federal University of Maranhao

For Multimedia

#61 in Latin America #1746 in the World

10% Acceptance

5,000 Enrollment

1966 Founded

57

Sao Paulo

Pontifical Catholic University of Sao Paulo

For Multimedia

#48 in Latin America #1540 in the World

50% Acceptance

30,000 Enrollment

1946 Founded