Academic Index Last updated: June 23, 2026

100 Best Universities in Brazil for Paleontology

Focusing specifically on Paleontology, our data science engine identified the 100 most influential universities in Brazil. To determine these leaders, we isolated 3.13M specialized research publications which collectively generated 40.02M citations. This targeted approach bypasses general university reputation, directly revealing the strongest programs.

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Sao Paulo

University of Sao Paulo

For Paleontology

#1 in Latin America #25 in the World

9% Acceptance

97,964 Enrollment

1827 Founded

2

Sao Paulo

Sao Paulo State University

For Paleontology

#3 in Latin America #140 in the World

35% Acceptance

97,964 Enrollment

1976 Founded

3

Campinas

State University of Campinas

For Paleontology

#4 in Latin America #157 in the World

15% Acceptance

97,964 Enrollment

1966 Founded

4

Rio de Janeiro

Federal University of Rio de Janeiro

For Paleontology

#5 in Latin America #195 in the World

10% Acceptance

67,329 Enrollment

1920 Founded

5

Porto Alegre

Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul

For Paleontology

#6 in Latin America #212 in the World

18% Acceptance

67,329 Enrollment

1934 Founded

6

Belo Horizonte

Federal University of Minas Gerais

For Paleontology

#8 in Latin America #291 in the World

17% Acceptance

45,038 Enrollment

1927 Founded

7

Brasilia

University of Brasilia

For Paleontology

#11 in Latin America #428 in the World

10% Acceptance

25,494 Enrollment

1962 Founded

8

Florianopolis

Federal University of Santa Catarina

For Paleontology

#15 in Latin America #494 in the World

15% Acceptance

25,494 Enrollment

1960 Founded

9

Vicosa

Federal University of Vicosa

For Paleontology

#16 in Latin America #528 in the World

15% Acceptance

12,000 Enrollment

1922 Founded

10

Sao Paulo

Federal University of Sao Paulo

For Paleontology

#18 in Latin America #561 in the World

16% Acceptance

30,000 Enrollment

1933 Founded

11

Niteroi

Fluminense Federal University

For Paleontology

#25 in Latin America #686 in the World

15% Acceptance

67,329 Enrollment

1960 Founded

12

Santa Maria

Federal University of Santa Maria

For Paleontology

#33 in Latin America #750 in the World

11% Acceptance

25,494 Enrollment

1960 Founded

13

Pelotas

Federal University of Pelotas

For Paleontology

#44 in Latin America #969 in the World

34% Acceptance

23,744 Enrollment

1969 Founded

14

Itajuba

Federal University of Itajuba

For Paleontology

#146 in Latin America #2472 in the World

20% Acceptance

12,446 Enrollment

1913 Founded

15

Sao Paulo

Mackenzie Presbyterian University

For Paleontology

#198 in Latin America #3096 in the World

50% Acceptance

23,988 Enrollment

1952 Founded

16

Cruz Alta

University of Cruz Alta

For Paleontology

#367 in Latin America #5536 in the World

48% Acceptance

20,000 Enrollment

1988 Founded

17

Santarem

Federal University of Western Para

For Paleontology

#205 in Latin America #3168 in the World

30% Acceptance

10,000 Enrollment

1970 Founded

18

Campinas

Pontifical Catholic University of Campinas

For Paleontology

#194 in Latin America #3050 in the World

60% Acceptance

30,000 Enrollment

1941 Founded

19

Vitoria

Federal University of Espirito Santo

For Paleontology

#49 in Latin America #1096 in the World

26% Acceptance

23,744 Enrollment

1954 Founded

20

Londrina

University of Northern Parana

For Paleontology

#270 in Latin America #4043 in the World

61% Acceptance

200,000 Enrollment

1972 Founded

21

Salvador

Salvador University

For Paleontology

#266 in Latin America #3990 in the World

52% Acceptance

50,000 Enrollment

1997 Founded

22

Ouro Preto

Federal University of Ouro Preto

For Paleontology

#62 in Latin America #1262 in the World

15% Acceptance

12,446 Enrollment

1969 Founded

23

Rio de Janeiro

University of the State of Rio de Janeiro

For Paleontology

#21 in Latin America #605 in the World

23% Acceptance

15,000 Enrollment

1950 Founded

24

Canoas

Lutheran University of Brazil

For Paleontology

#133 in Latin America #2274 in the World

34% Acceptance

15,000 Enrollment

1972 Founded

25

Lavras

Federal University of Lavras

For Paleontology

#31 in Latin America #748 in the World

16% Acceptance

12,000 Enrollment

1908 Founded

26

Dourados

State University of Mato Grosso do Sul

For Paleontology

#227 in Latin America #3361 in the World

52% Acceptance

5,000 Enrollment

1993 Founded

27

Mossoro

Federal Rural University of the Semiarid Region

For Paleontology

#139 in Latin America #2367 in the World

30% Acceptance

12,000 Enrollment

1967 Founded

28

Campina Grande

State University of Paraiba

For Paleontology

#124 in Latin America #2071 in the World

25% Acceptance

1966 Founded

29

Uberlandia

Federal University of Uberlandia

For Paleontology

#34 in Latin America #809 in the World

20% Acceptance

25,494 Enrollment

1969 Founded

30

Petrolina

Federal University of Vale do Sao Francisco

For Paleontology

#169 in Latin America #2783 in the World

34% Acceptance

5,000 Enrollment

2002 Founded

31

Caceres

Mato Grosso State University

For Paleontology

#147 in Latin America #2478 in the World

30% Acceptance

20,000 Enrollment

1993 Founded

32

Rio de Janeiro

Rio de Janeiro State Federal University

For Paleontology

#121 in Latin America #2059 in the World

15% Acceptance

15,000 Enrollment

1969 Founded

33

Salvador

Federal University of Bahia

For Paleontology

#30 in Latin America #741 in the World

19% Acceptance

45,038 Enrollment

1946 Founded

34

Sao Bernardo do Campo

Methodist University of Sao Paulo

For Paleontology

#246 in Latin America #3698 in the World

48% Acceptance

30,000 Enrollment

1970 Founded

35

Sao Cristovao

Federal University of Sergipe

For Paleontology

#68 in Latin America #1369 in the World

10% Acceptance

23,744 Enrollment

1963 Founded

36

Lajeado

University of Taquari Valley

For Paleontology

#179 in Latin America #2872 in the World

51% Acceptance

20,000 Enrollment

1969 Founded

37

Sao Paulo

Anhembi Morumbi University

For Paleontology

#330 in Latin America #4997 in the World

31% Acceptance

30,000 Enrollment

1972 Founded

38

Sao Joao del-Rei

Federal University of Sao Joao del-Rei

For Paleontology

#142 in Latin America #2396 in the World

13% Acceptance

12,446 Enrollment

1987 Founded

39

Maringa

State University of Maringa

For Paleontology

#24 in Latin America #679 in the World

23% Acceptance

25,494 Enrollment

1970 Founded

40

Salvador

Catholic University of Salvador

For Paleontology

#336 in Latin America #5121 in the World

60% Acceptance

40,000 Enrollment

1961 Founded

41

Recife

Catholic University of Pernambuco

For Paleontology

#186 in Latin America #2949 in the World

39% Acceptance

20,000 Enrollment

1951 Founded

42

Rio Grande

Federal Foundation University of Rio Grande

For Paleontology

#45 in Latin America #1052 in the World

16% Acceptance

23,744 Enrollment

1969 Founded

43

Recife

Federal University of Pernambuco

For Paleontology

#13 in Latin America #479 in the World

17% Acceptance

23,744 Enrollment

1946 Founded

44

Goiania

Pontifical Catholic University of Goias

For Paleontology

#221 in Latin America #3325 in the World

85% Acceptance

20,000 Enrollment

1959 Founded

45

Belo Horizonte

Pontifical Catholic University of Minas Gerais

For Paleontology

#118 in Latin America #2020 in the World

31% Acceptance

20,000 Enrollment

1958 Founded

46

Mogi das Cruzes

University of Mogi das Cruzes

For Paleontology

#212 in Latin America #3223 in the World

70% Acceptance

30,000 Enrollment

1962 Founded

47

Santa Cruz do Sul

University of Santa Cruz do Sul

For Paleontology

#247 in Latin America #3709 in the World

29% Acceptance

23,988 Enrollment

1993 Founded

48

Passo Fundo

University of Passo Fundo

For Paleontology

#128 in Latin America #2151 in the World

31% Acceptance

15,000 Enrollment

1968 Founded

49

Belem

Federal University of Para

For Paleontology

#28 in Latin America #731 in the World

17% Acceptance

5,000 Enrollment

1957 Founded

50

Santos

Catholic University of Santos

For Paleontology

#286 in Latin America #4275 in the World

57% Acceptance

23,988 Enrollment

1986 Founded

51

Rio Branco

Federal University of Acre

For Paleontology

#183 in Latin America #2905 in the World

35% Acceptance

10,000 Enrollment

1964 Founded

52

Campo Grande

Federal University of Mato Grosso do Sul

For Paleontology

#67 in Latin America #1359 in the World

15% Acceptance

25,494 Enrollment

1969 Founded

53

Curitiba

Federal University of Parana

For Paleontology

#12 in Latin America #436 in the World

15% Acceptance

25,494 Enrollment

1912 Founded

54

Campina Grande

Federal University of Campina Grande

For Paleontology

#63 in Latin America #1287 in the World

12% Acceptance

23,744 Enrollment

2002 Founded

55

Maceio

Federal University of Alagoas

For Paleontology

#82 in Latin America #1577 in the World

47% Acceptance

23,744 Enrollment

1961 Founded

56

Foz do Iguacu

Federal University of Latin American Integration

For Paleontology

#278 in Latin America #4160 in the World

15% Acceptance

5,000 Enrollment

2010 Founded

57

Curitiba

Positivo University

For Paleontology

#217 in Latin America #3282 in the World

31% Acceptance

18,000 Enrollment

1988 Founded

58

Fortaleza

University of Fortaleza

For Paleontology

#157 in Latin America #2597 in the World

50% Acceptance

50,000 Enrollment

1973 Founded

59

Goiania

Federal University of Goias

For Paleontology

#26 in Latin America #696 in the World

12% Acceptance

25,494 Enrollment

1960 Founded

60

Sao Paulo

Brasil University

For Paleontology

#96 in Latin America #1777 in the World

67% Acceptance

15,000 Enrollment

1989 Founded

61

Cruz das Almas

Federal University of Reconcavo da Bahia

For Paleontology

#188 in Latin America #2999 in the World

18% Acceptance

5,000 Enrollment

2005 Founded

62

Santo Andre

Federal University of ABC

For Paleontology

#111 in Latin America #1930 in the World

10% Acceptance

12,446 Enrollment

2005 Founded

63

Alfenas

Federal University of Alfenas

For Paleontology

#148 in Latin America #2486 in the World

28% Acceptance

97,964 Enrollment

1914 Founded

64

Belem

University of Amazon

For Paleontology

#343 in Latin America #5206 in the World

38% Acceptance

40,000 Enrollment

1993 Founded

65

Recife

University of Pernambuco

For Paleontology

#104 in Latin America #1865 in the World

48% Acceptance

1990 Founded

66

Sao Leopoldo

University of the Rio dos Sinos Valley

For Paleontology

#60 in Latin America #1223 in the World

80% Acceptance

23,988 Enrollment

1969 Founded

67

Pelotas

Catholic University of Pelotas

For Paleontology

#283 in Latin America #4212 in the World

42% Acceptance

15,000 Enrollment

1960 Founded

68

Campo Grande

Catholic University Dom Bosco

For Paleontology

#210 in Latin America #3215 in the World

29% Acceptance

20,000 Enrollment

1961 Founded

69

Feira de Santana

State University of Feira de Santana

For Paleontology

#81 in Latin America #1554 in the World

16% Acceptance

23,744 Enrollment

1976 Founded

70

Joao Pessoa

Federal University of Paraiba

For Paleontology

#32 in Latin America #749 in the World

10% Acceptance

23,744 Enrollment

1955 Founded

71

Sao Paulo

Sao Judas Tadeu University

For Paleontology

#351 in Latin America #5301 in the World

55% Acceptance

12,000 Enrollment

1971 Founded

72

Montes Claros

State University of Montes Claros

For Paleontology

#162 in Latin America #2670 in the World

34% Acceptance

15,000 Enrollment

1962 Founded

73

Seropedica

Federal Rural University of Rio de Janeiro

For Paleontology

#56 in Latin America #1188 in the World

27% Acceptance

5,000 Enrollment

1910 Founded

74

Petropolis

Catholic University of Petropolis

For Paleontology

#398 in Latin America #6049 in the World

73% Acceptance

30,000 Enrollment

1953 Founded

75

Belo Horizonte

FUMEC University

For Paleontology

#327 in Latin America #4983 in the World

50% Acceptance

23,988 Enrollment

1965 Founded

76

Sao Paulo

Nove de Julho University

For Paleontology

#185 in Latin America #2923 in the World

50% Acceptance

12,000 Enrollment

1972 Founded

77

Curitiba

Federal University of Technology – Parana

For Paleontology

#73 in Latin America #1414 in the World

20% Acceptance

12,446 Enrollment

1909 Founded

78

Rio de Janeiro

University of Saint Ursula

For Paleontology

#315 in Latin America #4743 in the World

70% Acceptance

15,000 Enrollment

1939 Founded

79

Porto Alegre

Federal University of Health Sciences, Porto Alegre

For Paleontology

#171 in Latin America #2817 in the World

26% Acceptance

30,000 Enrollment

1953 Founded

80

Recife

Federal Rural University of Pernambuco

For Paleontology

#37 in Latin America #880 in the World

22% Acceptance

12,000 Enrollment

1912 Founded

81

Porto Alegre

Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul

For Paleontology

#50 in Latin America #1098 in the World

11% Acceptance

15,000 Enrollment

1948 Founded

82

Teresina

State University of Piaui

For Paleontology

#279 in Latin America #4163 in the World

44% Acceptance

50,000 Enrollment

1988 Founded

83

Ribeirao Preto

University of Ribeirao Preto

For Paleontology

#61 in Latin America #1249 in the World

58% Acceptance

30,000 Enrollment

1924 Founded

84

Sao Luis

Federal University of Maranhao

For Paleontology

#95 in Latin America #1769 in the World

10% Acceptance

5,000 Enrollment

1966 Founded

85

Criciuma

University of the Extreme South of Santa Catarina

For Paleontology

#225 in Latin America #3343 in the World

28% Acceptance

9,622 Enrollment

1968 Founded

86

Bage

Federal University of Pampa

For Paleontology

#138 in Latin America #2366 in the World

30% Acceptance

5,000 Enrollment

2006 Founded

87

Brasilia

Catholic University of Brasilia

For Paleontology

#117 in Latin America #2014 in the World

60% Acceptance

15,000 Enrollment

1974 Founded

88

Curitiba

Pontifical Catholic University of Parana

For Paleontology

#88 in Latin America #1663 in the World

80% Acceptance

18,000 Enrollment

1959 Founded

89

Rio de Janeiro

Candido Mendes University

For Paleontology

#375 in Latin America #5674 in the World

64% Acceptance

23,988 Enrollment

1902 Founded

90

Palmas

Federal University of Tocantins

For Paleontology

#131 in Latin America #2232 in the World

10% Acceptance

2000 Founded

91

Fortaleza

State University of Ceara

For Paleontology

#120 in Latin America #2044 in the World

15% Acceptance

50,000 Enrollment

1975 Founded

92

Sao Carlos

Federal University of Sao Carlos

For Paleontology

#20 in Latin America #602 in the World

9% Acceptance

12,446 Enrollment

1968 Founded

93

Umuarama

Paranaense University

For Paleontology

#226 in Latin America #3352 in the World

54% Acceptance

15,000 Enrollment

1972 Founded

94

Ilheus

State University of Santa Cruz

For Paleontology

#94 in Latin America #1759 in the World

20% Acceptance

5,000 Enrollment

1972 Founded

95

Manaus

Federal University of Amazonas

For Paleontology

#79 in Latin America #1542 in the World

10% Acceptance

10,000 Enrollment

1909 Founded

96

Sao Caetano do Sul

Municipal University of Sao Caetano do Sul

For Paleontology

#381 in Latin America #5809 in the World

80% Acceptance

30,000 Enrollment

1967 Founded

97

Braganca Paulista

Sao Francisco University

For Paleontology

#178 in Latin America #2868 in the World

50% Acceptance

9,622 Enrollment

1976 Founded

98

Florianopolis

Santa Catarina State University

For Paleontology

#102 in Latin America #1847 in the World

70% Acceptance

5,000 Enrollment

1965 Founded

99

Juiz de Fora

Federal University of Juiz de Fora

For Paleontology

#65 in Latin America #1296 in the World

16% Acceptance

23,744 Enrollment

1960 Founded

100

Chapeco

Regional Community University of Chapeco

For Paleontology

#293 in Latin America #4346 in the World

33% Acceptance

20,000 Enrollment

1970 Founded