Academic Index Last updated: June 22, 2026

20 Best Universities in Brazil for Optometry

We ranked the top 20 universities for Optometry in Brazil based on strict academic metrics. Our methodology evaluated 1.89M subject-specific papers and 27.88M citations to find the strongest faculties. 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 Optometry

#1 in Latin America #47 in the World

16% Acceptance

30,000 Enrollment

1933 Founded

2

Sao Paulo

University of Sao Paulo

For Optometry

#2 in Latin America #63 in the World

9% Acceptance

97,964 Enrollment

1827 Founded

3

Campinas

State University of Campinas

For Optometry

#3 in Latin America #188 in the World

15% Acceptance

97,964 Enrollment

1966 Founded

4

Belo Horizonte

Federal University of Minas Gerais

For Optometry

#5 in Latin America #360 in the World

17% Acceptance

45,038 Enrollment

1927 Founded

5

Sao Paulo

Sao Paulo State University

For Optometry

#7 in Latin America #401 in the World

35% Acceptance

97,964 Enrollment

1976 Founded

6

Rio de Janeiro

Federal University of Rio de Janeiro

For Optometry

#8 in Latin America #448 in the World

10% Acceptance

67,329 Enrollment

1920 Founded

7

Porto Alegre

Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul

For Optometry

#11 in Latin America #512 in the World

18% Acceptance

67,329 Enrollment

1934 Founded

8

Niteroi

Fluminense Federal University

For Optometry

#16 in Latin America #684 in the World

15% Acceptance

67,329 Enrollment

1960 Founded

9

Porto Alegre

Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul

For Optometry

#18 in Latin America #715 in the World

11% Acceptance

15,000 Enrollment

1948 Founded

10

Natal

Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte

For Optometry

#22 in Latin America #793 in the World

14% Acceptance

23,744 Enrollment

1958 Founded

11

Fortaleza

Federal University of Ceara

For Optometry

#28 in Latin America #888 in the World

10% Acceptance

5,000 Enrollment

1954 Founded

12

Rio de Janeiro

University of the State of Rio de Janeiro

For Optometry

#33 in Latin America #981 in the World

23% Acceptance

15,000 Enrollment

1950 Founded

13

Salvador

Federal University of Bahia

For Optometry

#32 in Latin America #949 in the World

19% Acceptance

45,038 Enrollment

1946 Founded

14

Recife

Federal University of Pernambuco

For Optometry

#14 in Latin America #606 in the World

17% Acceptance

23,744 Enrollment

1946 Founded

15

Ribeirao Preto

University of Ribeirao Preto

For Optometry

#13 in Latin America #585 in the World

58% Acceptance

30,000 Enrollment

1924 Founded

16

Curitiba

Federal University of Parana

For Optometry

#10 in Latin America #508 in the World

15% Acceptance

25,494 Enrollment

1912 Founded

17

Rio de Janeiro

Rio de Janeiro State Federal University

For Optometry

#27 in Latin America #887 in the World

15% Acceptance

15,000 Enrollment

1969 Founded

18

Manaus

Federal University of Amazonas

For Optometry

#26 in Latin America #885 in the World

10% Acceptance

10,000 Enrollment

1909 Founded

19

Belem

Federal University of Para

For Optometry

#23 in Latin America #847 in the World

17% Acceptance

5,000 Enrollment

1957 Founded

20

Goiania

Federal University of Goias

For Optometry

#17 in Latin America #688 in the World

12% Acceptance

25,494 Enrollment

1960 Founded