Academic Index Last updated: June 23, 2026

100 Best Universities in Brazil for Philosophy

We ranked the top 100 universities for Philosophy in Brazil based on strict academic metrics. Our methodology evaluated 3.09M subject-specific papers and 39.43M citations to find the strongest faculties. This targeted approach bypasses general university reputation, directly revealing the strongest programs.

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Sao Paulo

University of Sao Paulo

For Philosophy

#1 in Latin America #1 in the World

9% Acceptance

97,964 Enrollment

1827 Founded

2

Campinas

State University of Campinas

For Philosophy

#3 in Latin America #14 in the World

15% Acceptance

97,964 Enrollment

1966 Founded

3

Porto Alegre

Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul

For Philosophy

#4 in Latin America #15 in the World

18% Acceptance

67,329 Enrollment

1934 Founded

4

Sao Paulo

Sao Paulo State University

For Philosophy

#5 in Latin America #23 in the World

35% Acceptance

97,964 Enrollment

1976 Founded

5

Rio de Janeiro

Federal University of Rio de Janeiro

For Philosophy

#6 in Latin America #33 in the World

10% Acceptance

67,329 Enrollment

1920 Founded

6

Belo Horizonte

Federal University of Minas Gerais

For Philosophy

#7 in Latin America #42 in the World

17% Acceptance

45,038 Enrollment

1927 Founded

7

Florianopolis

Federal University of Santa Catarina

For Philosophy

#8 in Latin America #47 in the World

15% Acceptance

25,494 Enrollment

1960 Founded

8

Brasilia

University of Brasilia

For Philosophy

#9 in Latin America #55 in the World

10% Acceptance

25,494 Enrollment

1962 Founded

9

Niteroi

Fluminense Federal University

For Philosophy

#15 in Latin America #112 in the World

15% Acceptance

67,329 Enrollment

1960 Founded

10

Santa Maria

Federal University of Santa Maria

For Philosophy

#16 in Latin America #132 in the World

11% Acceptance

25,494 Enrollment

1960 Founded

11

Sao Paulo

Federal University of Sao Paulo

For Philosophy

#23 in Latin America #166 in the World

16% Acceptance

30,000 Enrollment

1933 Founded

12

Pelotas

Federal University of Pelotas

For Philosophy

#33 in Latin America #245 in the World

34% Acceptance

23,744 Enrollment

1969 Founded

13

Vicosa

Federal University of Vicosa

For Philosophy

#47 in Latin America #390 in the World

15% Acceptance

12,000 Enrollment

1922 Founded

14

Vitoria da Conquista

State University of Southwest Bahia

For Philosophy

#108 in Latin America #776 in the World

30% Acceptance

23,744 Enrollment

1980 Founded

15

Teresina

Federal University of Piaui

For Philosophy

#63 in Latin America #559 in the World

26% Acceptance

5,000 Enrollment

1973 Founded

16

Barreiras

Federal University of Western Bahia

For Philosophy

#350 in Latin America #3183 in the World

16% Acceptance

5,000 Enrollment

2011 Founded

17

Santarem

Federal University of Western Para

For Philosophy

#267 in Latin America #1849 in the World

30% Acceptance

10,000 Enrollment

1970 Founded

18

Salvador

Bahia State University

For Philosophy

#99 in Latin America #737 in the World

9% Acceptance

20,000 Enrollment

1983 Founded

19

Londrina

State University of Londrina

For Philosophy

#31 in Latin America #242 in the World

40% Acceptance

15,000 Enrollment

1970 Founded

20

Itauna

University of Itauna

For Philosophy

#356 in Latin America #3308 in the World

61% Acceptance

30,000 Enrollment

1965 Founded

21

Rio de Janeiro

Estacio de Sa University

For Philosophy

#421 in Latin America #6028 in the World

90% Acceptance

7,000 Enrollment

1970 Founded

22

Ponta Grossa

State University of Ponta Grossa

For Philosophy

#91 in Latin America #723 in the World

15% Acceptance

25,494 Enrollment

1970 Founded

23

Rio de Janeiro

Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro

For Philosophy

#30 in Latin America #239 in the World

37% Acceptance

12,446 Enrollment

1941 Founded

24

Itajuba

Federal University of Itajuba

For Philosophy

#198 in Latin America #1400 in the World

20% Acceptance

12,446 Enrollment

1913 Founded

25

Sao Paulo

Mackenzie Presbyterian University

For Philosophy

#107 in Latin America #772 in the World

50% Acceptance

23,988 Enrollment

1952 Founded

26

Cruz Alta

University of Cruz Alta

For Philosophy

#324 in Latin America #2428 in the World

48% Acceptance

20,000 Enrollment

1988 Founded

27

Mossoro

Federal Rural University of the Semiarid Region

For Philosophy

#175 in Latin America #1246 in the World

30% Acceptance

12,000 Enrollment

1967 Founded

28

Campinas

Pontifical Catholic University of Campinas

For Philosophy

#85 in Latin America #674 in the World

60% Acceptance

30,000 Enrollment

1941 Founded

29

Vitoria

Federal University of Espirito Santo

For Philosophy

#39 in Latin America #284 in the World

26% Acceptance

23,744 Enrollment

1954 Founded

30

Londrina

University of Northern Parana

For Philosophy

#259 in Latin America #1790 in the World

61% Acceptance

200,000 Enrollment

1972 Founded

31

Salvador

Salvador University

For Philosophy

#185 in Latin America #1309 in the World

52% Acceptance

50,000 Enrollment

1997 Founded

32

Ouro Preto

Federal University of Ouro Preto

For Philosophy

#103 in Latin America #746 in the World

15% Acceptance

12,446 Enrollment

1969 Founded

33

Rio de Janeiro

University of the State of Rio de Janeiro

For Philosophy

#12 in Latin America #78 in the World

23% Acceptance

15,000 Enrollment

1950 Founded

34

Canoas

Lutheran University of Brazil

For Philosophy

#89 in Latin America #715 in the World

34% Acceptance

15,000 Enrollment

1972 Founded

35

Lavras

Federal University of Lavras

For Philosophy

#83 in Latin America #669 in the World

16% Acceptance

12,000 Enrollment

1908 Founded

36

Dourados

State University of Mato Grosso do Sul

For Philosophy

#239 in Latin America #1624 in the World

52% Acceptance

5,000 Enrollment

1993 Founded

37

Sao Paulo

Anhembi Morumbi University

For Philosophy

#253 in Latin America #1751 in the World

31% Acceptance

30,000 Enrollment

1972 Founded

38

Campina Grande

State University of Paraiba

For Philosophy

#112 in Latin America #807 in the World

25% Acceptance

1966 Founded

39

Uberlandia

Federal University of Uberlandia

For Philosophy

#44 in Latin America #352 in the World

20% Acceptance

25,494 Enrollment

1969 Founded

40

Petrolina

Federal University of Vale do Sao Francisco

For Philosophy

#190 in Latin America #1348 in the World

34% Acceptance

5,000 Enrollment

2002 Founded

41

Caceres

Mato Grosso State University

For Philosophy

#129 in Latin America #967 in the World

30% Acceptance

20,000 Enrollment

1993 Founded

42

Rio de Janeiro

Rio de Janeiro State Federal University

For Philosophy

#66 in Latin America #587 in the World

15% Acceptance

15,000 Enrollment

1969 Founded

43

Salvador

Federal University of Bahia

For Philosophy

#19 in Latin America #142 in the World

19% Acceptance

45,038 Enrollment

1946 Founded

44

Sao Bernardo do Campo

Methodist University of Sao Paulo

For Philosophy

#142 in Latin America #1054 in the World

48% Acceptance

30,000 Enrollment

1970 Founded

45

Sao Cristovao

Federal University of Sergipe

For Philosophy

#52 in Latin America #450 in the World

10% Acceptance

23,744 Enrollment

1963 Founded

46

Lajeado

University of Taquari Valley

For Philosophy

#163 in Latin America #1146 in the World

51% Acceptance

20,000 Enrollment

1969 Founded

47

Santa Cruz do Sul

University of Santa Cruz do Sul

For Philosophy

#117 in Latin America #885 in the World

29% Acceptance

23,988 Enrollment

1993 Founded

48

Sao Joao del-Rei

Federal University of Sao Joao del-Rei

For Philosophy

#101 in Latin America #743 in the World

13% Acceptance

12,446 Enrollment

1987 Founded

49

Maringa

State University of Maringa

For Philosophy

#37 in Latin America #274 in the World

23% Acceptance

25,494 Enrollment

1970 Founded

50

Salvador

Catholic University of Salvador

For Philosophy

#303 in Latin America #2200 in the World

60% Acceptance

40,000 Enrollment

1961 Founded

51

Recife

Catholic University of Pernambuco

For Philosophy

#208 in Latin America #1455 in the World

39% Acceptance

20,000 Enrollment

1951 Founded

52

Rio Grande

Federal Foundation University of Rio Grande

For Philosophy

#59 in Latin America #520 in the World

16% Acceptance

23,744 Enrollment

1969 Founded

53

Recife

Federal University of Pernambuco

For Philosophy

#21 in Latin America #152 in the World

17% Acceptance

23,744 Enrollment

1946 Founded

54

Goiania

Pontifical Catholic University of Goias

For Philosophy

#131 in Latin America #988 in the World

85% Acceptance

20,000 Enrollment

1959 Founded

55

Belo Horizonte

Pontifical Catholic University of Minas Gerais

For Philosophy

#55 in Latin America #480 in the World

31% Acceptance

20,000 Enrollment

1958 Founded

56

Mogi das Cruzes

University of Mogi das Cruzes

For Philosophy

#310 in Latin America #2239 in the World

70% Acceptance

30,000 Enrollment

1962 Founded

57

Curitiba

Positivo University

For Philosophy

#266 in Latin America #1833 in the World

31% Acceptance

18,000 Enrollment

1988 Founded

58

Passo Fundo

University of Passo Fundo

For Philosophy

#75 in Latin America #644 in the World

31% Acceptance

15,000 Enrollment

1968 Founded

59

Belem

Federal University of Para

For Philosophy

#38 in Latin America #280 in the World

17% Acceptance

5,000 Enrollment

1957 Founded

60

Santos

Catholic University of Santos

For Philosophy

#251 in Latin America #1734 in the World

57% Acceptance

23,988 Enrollment

1986 Founded

61

Rio Branco

Federal University of Acre

For Philosophy

#229 in Latin America #1588 in the World

35% Acceptance

10,000 Enrollment

1964 Founded

62

Campo Grande

Federal University of Mato Grosso do Sul

For Philosophy

#65 in Latin America #585 in the World

15% Acceptance

25,494 Enrollment

1969 Founded

63

Curitiba

Federal University of Parana

For Philosophy

#14 in Latin America #90 in the World

15% Acceptance

25,494 Enrollment

1912 Founded

64

Belem

University of Amazon

For Philosophy

#270 in Latin America #1874 in the World

38% Acceptance

40,000 Enrollment

1993 Founded

65

Campina Grande

Federal University of Campina Grande

For Philosophy

#67 in Latin America #588 in the World

12% Acceptance

23,744 Enrollment

2002 Founded

66

Maceio

Federal University of Alagoas

For Philosophy

#60 in Latin America #524 in the World

47% Acceptance

23,744 Enrollment

1961 Founded

67

Foz do Iguacu

Federal University of Latin American Integration

For Philosophy

#291 in Latin America #2019 in the World

15% Acceptance

5,000 Enrollment

2010 Founded

68

Campo Grande

Catholic University Dom Bosco

For Philosophy

#151 in Latin America #1103 in the World

29% Acceptance

20,000 Enrollment

1961 Founded

69

Fortaleza

University of Fortaleza

For Philosophy

#105 in Latin America #761 in the World

50% Acceptance

50,000 Enrollment

1973 Founded

70

Goiania

Federal University of Goias

For Philosophy

#27 in Latin America #205 in the World

12% Acceptance

25,494 Enrollment

1960 Founded

71

Sao Paulo

Brasil University

For Philosophy

#36 in Latin America #264 in the World

67% Acceptance

15,000 Enrollment

1989 Founded

72

Cruz das Almas

Federal University of Reconcavo da Bahia

For Philosophy

#174 in Latin America #1232 in the World

18% Acceptance

5,000 Enrollment

2005 Founded

73

Santo Andre

Federal University of ABC

For Philosophy

#135 in Latin America #1017 in the World

10% Acceptance

12,446 Enrollment

2005 Founded

74

Alfenas

Federal University of Alfenas

For Philosophy

#169 in Latin America #1185 in the World

28% Acceptance

97,964 Enrollment

1914 Founded

75

Belo Horizonte

FUMEC University

For Philosophy

#289 in Latin America #2013 in the World

50% Acceptance

23,988 Enrollment

1965 Founded

76

Recife

University of Pernambuco

For Philosophy

#97 in Latin America #734 in the World

48% Acceptance

1990 Founded

77

Sao Leopoldo

University of the Rio dos Sinos Valley

For Philosophy

#48 in Latin America #401 in the World

80% Acceptance

23,988 Enrollment

1969 Founded

78

Pelotas

Catholic University of Pelotas

For Philosophy

#219 in Latin America #1524 in the World

42% Acceptance

15,000 Enrollment

1960 Founded

79

Porto Alegre

Federal University of Health Sciences, Porto Alegre

For Philosophy

#220 in Latin America #1531 in the World

26% Acceptance

30,000 Enrollment

1953 Founded

80

Feira de Santana

State University of Feira de Santana

For Philosophy

#71 in Latin America #620 in the World

16% Acceptance

23,744 Enrollment

1976 Founded

81

Joao Pessoa

Federal University of Paraiba

For Philosophy

#17 in Latin America #136 in the World

10% Acceptance

23,744 Enrollment

1955 Founded

82

Sao Paulo

Sao Judas Tadeu University

For Philosophy

#307 in Latin America #2221 in the World

55% Acceptance

12,000 Enrollment

1971 Founded

83

Montes Claros

State University of Montes Claros

For Philosophy

#120 in Latin America #890 in the World

34% Acceptance

15,000 Enrollment

1962 Founded

84

Seropedica

Federal Rural University of Rio de Janeiro

For Philosophy

#80 in Latin America #663 in the World

27% Acceptance

5,000 Enrollment

1910 Founded

85

Petropolis

Catholic University of Petropolis

For Philosophy

#332 in Latin America #2567 in the World

73% Acceptance

30,000 Enrollment

1953 Founded

86

Bage

Federal University of Pampa

For Philosophy

#126 in Latin America #936 in the World

30% Acceptance

5,000 Enrollment

2006 Founded

87

Sao Paulo

Nove de Julho University

For Philosophy

#100 in Latin America #740 in the World

50% Acceptance

12,000 Enrollment

1972 Founded

88

Curitiba

Federal University of Technology – Parana

For Philosophy

#51 in Latin America #446 in the World

20% Acceptance

12,446 Enrollment

1909 Founded

89

Rio de Janeiro

University of Saint Ursula

For Philosophy

#372 in Latin America #3657 in the World

70% Acceptance

15,000 Enrollment

1939 Founded

90

Palmas

Federal University of Tocantins

For Philosophy

#72 in Latin America #629 in the World

10% Acceptance

2000 Founded

91

Recife

Federal Rural University of Pernambuco

For Philosophy

#87 in Latin America #695 in the World

22% Acceptance

12,000 Enrollment

1912 Founded

92

Porto Alegre

Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul

For Philosophy

#34 in Latin America #251 in the World

11% Acceptance

15,000 Enrollment

1948 Founded

93

Teresina

State University of Piaui

For Philosophy

#221 in Latin America #1534 in the World

44% Acceptance

50,000 Enrollment

1988 Founded

94

Ribeirao Preto

University of Ribeirao Preto

For Philosophy

#58 in Latin America #512 in the World

58% Acceptance

30,000 Enrollment

1924 Founded

95

Sao Luis

Federal University of Maranhao

For Philosophy

#84 in Latin America #671 in the World

10% Acceptance

5,000 Enrollment

1966 Founded

96

Criciuma

University of the Extreme South of Santa Catarina

For Philosophy

#184 in Latin America #1307 in the World

28% Acceptance

9,622 Enrollment

1968 Founded

97

Braganca Paulista

Sao Francisco University

For Philosophy

#127 in Latin America #939 in the World

50% Acceptance

9,622 Enrollment

1976 Founded

98

Brasilia

Catholic University of Brasilia

For Philosophy

#138 in Latin America #1033 in the World

60% Acceptance

15,000 Enrollment

1974 Founded

99

Curitiba

Pontifical Catholic University of Parana

For Philosophy

#62 in Latin America #549 in the World

80% Acceptance

18,000 Enrollment

1959 Founded

100

Rio de Janeiro

Candido Mendes University

For Philosophy

#304 in Latin America #2211 in the World

64% Acceptance

23,988 Enrollment

1902 Founded