Academic Index Last updated: June 22, 2026

42 Best Universities in Brazil for Ophthalmology

If you are looking to study Ophthalmology in Brazil, our index highlights the top 42 domain-leading institutions. To determine these leaders, we isolated 2.65M specialized research publications which collectively generated 35.77M citations. This targeted approach bypasses general university reputation, directly revealing the strongest programs.

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1

Sao Paulo

Federal University of Sao Paulo

For Ophthalmology

#1 in Latin America #50 in the World

16% Acceptance

30,000 Enrollment

1933 Founded

2

Sao Paulo

University of Sao Paulo

For Ophthalmology

#2 in Latin America #64 in the World

9% Acceptance

97,964 Enrollment

1827 Founded

3

Campinas

State University of Campinas

For Ophthalmology

#3 in Latin America #267 in the World

15% Acceptance

97,964 Enrollment

1966 Founded

4

Belo Horizonte

Federal University of Minas Gerais

For Ophthalmology

#5 in Latin America #319 in the World

17% Acceptance

45,038 Enrollment

1927 Founded

5

Rio de Janeiro

Federal University of Rio de Janeiro

For Ophthalmology

#7 in Latin America #390 in the World

10% Acceptance

67,329 Enrollment

1920 Founded

6

Sao Paulo

Sao Paulo State University

For Ophthalmology

#8 in Latin America #437 in the World

35% Acceptance

97,964 Enrollment

1976 Founded

7

Porto Alegre

Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul

For Ophthalmology

#9 in Latin America #458 in the World

18% Acceptance

67,329 Enrollment

1934 Founded

8

Niteroi

Fluminense Federal University

For Ophthalmology

#12 in Latin America #585 in the World

15% Acceptance

67,329 Enrollment

1960 Founded

9

Brasilia

University of Brasilia

For Ophthalmology

#21 in Latin America #881 in the World

10% Acceptance

25,494 Enrollment

1962 Founded

10

Pelotas

Federal University of Pelotas

For Ophthalmology

#45 in Latin America #1256 in the World

34% Acceptance

23,744 Enrollment

1969 Founded

11

Florianopolis

Federal University of Santa Catarina

For Ophthalmology

#49 in Latin America #1298 in the World

15% Acceptance

25,494 Enrollment

1960 Founded

12

Santa Maria

Federal University of Santa Maria

For Ophthalmology

#71 in Latin America #1579 in the World

11% Acceptance

25,494 Enrollment

1960 Founded

13

Sao Luis

Federal University of Maranhao

For Ophthalmology

#52 in Latin America #1354 in the World

10% Acceptance

5,000 Enrollment

1966 Founded

14

Belem

Federal University of Para

For Ophthalmology

#23 in Latin America #924 in the World

17% Acceptance

5,000 Enrollment

1957 Founded

15

Sao Paulo

Brasil University

For Ophthalmology

#60 in Latin America #1486 in the World

67% Acceptance

15,000 Enrollment

1989 Founded

16

Manaus

Federal University of Amazonas

For Ophthalmology

#83 in Latin America #1778 in the World

10% Acceptance

10,000 Enrollment

1909 Founded

17

Goiania

Federal University of Goias

For Ophthalmology

#14 in Latin America #652 in the World

12% Acceptance

25,494 Enrollment

1960 Founded

18

Cuiaba

Federal University of Mato Grosso

For Ophthalmology

#81 in Latin America #1702 in the World

20% Acceptance

5,000 Enrollment

1970 Founded

19

Joao Pessoa

Federal University of Paraiba

For Ophthalmology

#61 in Latin America #1488 in the World

10% Acceptance

23,744 Enrollment

1955 Founded

20

Teresina

Federal University of Piaui

For Ophthalmology

#55 in Latin America #1416 in the World

26% Acceptance

5,000 Enrollment

1973 Founded

21

Porto Alegre

Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul

For Ophthalmology

#46 in Latin America #1274 in the World

11% Acceptance

15,000 Enrollment

1948 Founded

22

Curitiba

Positivo University

For Ophthalmology

#84 in Latin America #1791 in the World

31% Acceptance

18,000 Enrollment

1988 Founded

23

Sao Cristovao

Federal University of Sergipe

For Ophthalmology

#73 in Latin America #1605 in the World

10% Acceptance

23,744 Enrollment

1963 Founded

24

Sao Carlos

Federal University of Sao Carlos

For Ophthalmology

#74 in Latin America #1608 in the World

9% Acceptance

12,446 Enrollment

1968 Founded

25

Porto Alegre

Federal University of Health Sciences, Porto Alegre

For Ophthalmology

#80 in Latin America #1663 in the World

26% Acceptance

30,000 Enrollment

1953 Founded

26

Curitiba

Pontifical Catholic University of Parana

For Ophthalmology

#56 in Latin America #1424 in the World

80% Acceptance

18,000 Enrollment

1959 Founded

27

Natal

Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte

For Ophthalmology

#24 in Latin America #930 in the World

14% Acceptance

23,744 Enrollment

1958 Founded

28

Ribeirao Preto

University of Ribeirao Preto

For Ophthalmology

#16 in Latin America #752 in the World

58% Acceptance

30,000 Enrollment

1924 Founded

29

Juiz de Fora

Federal University of Juiz de Fora

For Ophthalmology

#33 in Latin America #1009 in the World

16% Acceptance

23,744 Enrollment

1960 Founded

30

Fortaleza

Federal University of Ceara

For Ophthalmology

#37 in Latin America #1083 in the World

10% Acceptance

5,000 Enrollment

1954 Founded

31

Recife

University of Pernambuco

For Ophthalmology

#67 in Latin America #1553 in the World

48% Acceptance

1990 Founded

32

Sao Paulo

Pontifical Catholic University of Sao Paulo

For Ophthalmology

#51 in Latin America #1342 in the World

50% Acceptance

30,000 Enrollment

1946 Founded

33

Rio de Janeiro

University of the State of Rio de Janeiro

For Ophthalmology

#34 in Latin America #1010 in the World

23% Acceptance

15,000 Enrollment

1950 Founded

34

Campinas

Pontifical Catholic University of Campinas

For Ophthalmology

#76 in Latin America #1620 in the World

60% Acceptance

30,000 Enrollment

1941 Founded

35

Londrina

State University of Londrina

For Ophthalmology

#41 in Latin America #1196 in the World

40% Acceptance

15,000 Enrollment

1970 Founded

36

Salvador

Federal University of Bahia

For Ophthalmology

#29 in Latin America #995 in the World

19% Acceptance

45,038 Enrollment

1946 Founded

37

Rio de Janeiro

Rio de Janeiro State Federal University

For Ophthalmology

#43 in Latin America #1203 in the World

15% Acceptance

15,000 Enrollment

1969 Founded

38

Vitoria

Federal University of Espirito Santo

For Ophthalmology

#39 in Latin America #1181 in the World

26% Acceptance

23,744 Enrollment

1954 Founded

39

Recife

Federal University of Pernambuco

For Ophthalmology

#17 in Latin America #797 in the World

17% Acceptance

23,744 Enrollment

1946 Founded

40

Campo Grande

Federal University of Mato Grosso do Sul

For Ophthalmology

#82 in Latin America #1776 in the World

15% Acceptance

25,494 Enrollment

1969 Founded

41

Uberlandia

Federal University of Uberlandia

For Ophthalmology

#31 in Latin America #1004 in the World

20% Acceptance

25,494 Enrollment

1969 Founded

42

Curitiba

Federal University of Parana

For Ophthalmology

#11 in Latin America #535 in the World

15% Acceptance

25,494 Enrollment

1912 Founded