Academic Index Last updated: June 23, 2026

15 Best Universities in Brazil for Publishing

We ranked the top 15 universities for Publishing in Brazil based on strict academic metrics. Based on 1.81M scholarly articles and 27.37M peer-reviewed citations, we reveal the best research labs driving innovation in Publishing. This targeted approach bypasses general university reputation, directly revealing the strongest programs.

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1

Sao Paulo

University of Sao Paulo

For Publishing

#1 in Latin America #165 in the World

9% Acceptance

97,964 Enrollment

1827 Founded

2

Campinas

State University of Campinas

For Publishing

#4 in Latin America #473 in the World

15% Acceptance

97,964 Enrollment

1966 Founded

3

Porto Alegre

Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul

For Publishing

#5 in Latin America #493 in the World

18% Acceptance

67,329 Enrollment

1934 Founded

4

Brasilia

University of Brasilia

For Publishing

#6 in Latin America #521 in the World

10% Acceptance

25,494 Enrollment

1962 Founded

5

Belo Horizonte

Federal University of Minas Gerais

For Publishing

#7 in Latin America #570 in the World

17% Acceptance

45,038 Enrollment

1927 Founded

6

Niteroi

Fluminense Federal University

For Publishing

#8 in Latin America #583 in the World

15% Acceptance

67,329 Enrollment

1960 Founded

7

Rio de Janeiro

Federal University of Rio de Janeiro

For Publishing

#11 in Latin America #599 in the World

10% Acceptance

67,329 Enrollment

1920 Founded

8

Sao Paulo

Sao Paulo State University

For Publishing

#12 in Latin America #655 in the World

35% Acceptance

97,964 Enrollment

1976 Founded

9

Sao Paulo

Federal University of Sao Paulo

For Publishing

#18 in Latin America #835 in the World

16% Acceptance

30,000 Enrollment

1933 Founded

10

Florianopolis

Federal University of Santa Catarina

For Publishing

#19 in Latin America #847 in the World

15% Acceptance

25,494 Enrollment

1960 Founded

11

Sao Carlos

Federal University of Sao Carlos

For Publishing

#24 in Latin America #976 in the World

9% Acceptance

12,446 Enrollment

1968 Founded

12

Rio de Janeiro

Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro

For Publishing

#17 in Latin America #788 in the World

37% Acceptance

12,446 Enrollment

1941 Founded

13

Rio de Janeiro

University of the State of Rio de Janeiro

For Publishing

#21 in Latin America #870 in the World

23% Acceptance

15,000 Enrollment

1950 Founded

14

Recife

Federal University of Pernambuco

For Publishing

#22 in Latin America #904 in the World

17% Acceptance

23,744 Enrollment

1946 Founded

15

Curitiba

Federal University of Parana

For Publishing

#25 in Latin America #979 in the World

15% Acceptance

25,494 Enrollment

1912 Founded