Academic Index Last updated: June 23, 2026

51 Best Universities in Brazil for Reliability and Quality

We ranked the top 51 universities for Reliability and Quality in Brazil based on strict academic metrics. To determine these leaders, we isolated 2.93M specialized research publications which collectively generated 38.95M citations. This targeted approach bypasses general university reputation, directly revealing the strongest programs.

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1

Sao Paulo

University of Sao Paulo

#1 in Latin America #47 in the World

9% Acceptance

97,964 Enrollment

1827 Founded

2

Porto Alegre

Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul

#7 in Latin America #282 in the World

18% Acceptance

67,329 Enrollment

1934 Founded

3

Campinas

State University of Campinas

#4 in Latin America #236 in the World

15% Acceptance

97,964 Enrollment

1966 Founded

4

Rio de Janeiro

Federal University of Rio de Janeiro

#5 in Latin America #244 in the World

10% Acceptance

67,329 Enrollment

1920 Founded

5

Sao Paulo

Sao Paulo State University

#9 in Latin America #337 in the World

35% Acceptance

97,964 Enrollment

1976 Founded

6

Belo Horizonte

Federal University of Minas Gerais

#8 in Latin America #307 in the World

17% Acceptance

45,038 Enrollment

1927 Founded

7

Florianopolis

Federal University of Santa Catarina

#11 in Latin America #446 in the World

15% Acceptance

25,494 Enrollment

1960 Founded

8

Niteroi

Fluminense Federal University

#18 in Latin America #611 in the World

15% Acceptance

67,329 Enrollment

1960 Founded

9

Santa Maria

Federal University of Santa Maria

#33 in Latin America #786 in the World

11% Acceptance

25,494 Enrollment

1960 Founded

10

Brasilia

University of Brasilia

#12 in Latin America #464 in the World

10% Acceptance

25,494 Enrollment

1962 Founded

11

Pelotas

Federal University of Pelotas

#46 in Latin America #1056 in the World

34% Acceptance

23,744 Enrollment

1969 Founded

12

Vicosa

Federal University of Vicosa

#39 in Latin America #853 in the World

15% Acceptance

12,000 Enrollment

1922 Founded

13

Sao Paulo

Federal University of Sao Paulo

#26 in Latin America #702 in the World

16% Acceptance

30,000 Enrollment

1933 Founded

14

Campina Grande

Federal University of Campina Grande

#186 in Latin America #2758 in the World

12% Acceptance

23,744 Enrollment

2002 Founded

15

Rio de Janeiro

Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro

#24 in Latin America #687 in the World

37% Acceptance

12,446 Enrollment

1941 Founded

16

Manaus

Federal University of Amazonas

#75 in Latin America #1491 in the World

10% Acceptance

10,000 Enrollment

1909 Founded

17

Vitoria

Federal University of Espirito Santo

#45 in Latin America #1037 in the World

26% Acceptance

23,744 Enrollment

1954 Founded

18

Recife

University of Pernambuco

#184 in Latin America #2729 in the World

48% Acceptance

1990 Founded

19

Rio de Janeiro

University of the State of Rio de Janeiro

#21 in Latin America #647 in the World

23% Acceptance

15,000 Enrollment

1950 Founded

20

Teresina

Federal University of Piaui

#73 in Latin America #1478 in the World

26% Acceptance

5,000 Enrollment

1973 Founded

21

Uberlandia

Federal University of Uberlandia

#44 in Latin America #1036 in the World

20% Acceptance

25,494 Enrollment

1969 Founded

22

Florianopolis

Santa Catarina State University

#166 in Latin America #2613 in the World

70% Acceptance

5,000 Enrollment

1965 Founded

23

Salvador

Federal University of Bahia

#19 in Latin America #640 in the World

19% Acceptance

45,038 Enrollment

1946 Founded

24

Lavras

Federal University of Lavras

#71 in Latin America #1443 in the World

16% Acceptance

12,000 Enrollment

1908 Founded

25

Maringa

State University of Maringa

#43 in Latin America #1007 in the World

23% Acceptance

25,494 Enrollment

1970 Founded

26

Sao Joao del-Rei

Federal University of Sao Joao del-Rei

#137 in Latin America #2283 in the World

13% Acceptance

12,446 Enrollment

1987 Founded

27

Recife

Federal University of Pernambuco

#17 in Latin America #591 in the World

17% Acceptance

23,744 Enrollment

1946 Founded

28

Sao Cristovao

Federal University of Sergipe

#70 in Latin America #1434 in the World

10% Acceptance

23,744 Enrollment

1963 Founded

29

Belem

Federal University of Para

#41 in Latin America #976 in the World

17% Acceptance

5,000 Enrollment

1957 Founded

30

Recife

Federal Rural University of Pernambuco

#125 in Latin America #2054 in the World

22% Acceptance

12,000 Enrollment

1912 Founded

31

Curitiba

Federal University of Parana

#13 in Latin America #466 in the World

15% Acceptance

25,494 Enrollment

1912 Founded

32

Belo Horizonte

Pontifical Catholic University of Minas Gerais

#69 in Latin America #1430 in the World

31% Acceptance

20,000 Enrollment

1958 Founded

33

Goiania

Federal University of Goias

#38 in Latin America #843 in the World

12% Acceptance

25,494 Enrollment

1960 Founded

34

Cascavel

Western Parana State University

#114 in Latin America #1950 in the World

20% Acceptance

5,000 Enrollment

1994 Founded

35

Maceio

Federal University of Alagoas

#65 in Latin America #1389 in the World

47% Acceptance

23,744 Enrollment

1961 Founded

36

Joao Pessoa

Federal University of Paraiba

#34 in Latin America #798 in the World

10% Acceptance

23,744 Enrollment

1955 Founded

37

Ouro Preto

Federal University of Ouro Preto

#92 in Latin America #1722 in the World

15% Acceptance

12,446 Enrollment

1969 Founded

38

Sao Leopoldo

University of the Rio dos Sinos Valley

#62 in Latin America #1347 in the World

80% Acceptance

23,988 Enrollment

1969 Founded

39

Porto Alegre

Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul

#32 in Latin America #783 in the World

11% Acceptance

15,000 Enrollment

1948 Founded

40

Rio Grande

Federal Foundation University of Rio Grande

#87 in Latin America #1668 in the World

16% Acceptance

23,744 Enrollment

1969 Founded

41

Curitiba

Federal University of Technology – Parana

#61 in Latin America #1297 in the World

20% Acceptance

12,446 Enrollment

1909 Founded

42

Sao Carlos

Federal University of Sao Carlos

#31 in Latin America #777 in the World

9% Acceptance

12,446 Enrollment

1968 Founded

43

Campo Grande

Federal University of Mato Grosso do Sul

#86 in Latin America #1661 in the World

15% Acceptance

25,494 Enrollment

1969 Founded

44

Curitiba

Pontifical Catholic University of Parana

#58 in Latin America #1232 in the World

80% Acceptance

18,000 Enrollment

1959 Founded

45

Natal

Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte

#30 in Latin America #759 in the World

14% Acceptance

23,744 Enrollment

1958 Founded

46

Santo Andre

Federal University of ABC

#85 in Latin America #1658 in the World

10% Acceptance

12,446 Enrollment

2005 Founded

47

Juiz de Fora

Federal University of Juiz de Fora

#52 in Latin America #1119 in the World

16% Acceptance

23,744 Enrollment

1960 Founded

48

Itajuba

Federal University of Itajuba

#199 in Latin America #2934 in the World

20% Acceptance

12,446 Enrollment

1913 Founded

49

Fortaleza

Federal University of Ceara

#25 in Latin America #692 in the World

10% Acceptance

5,000 Enrollment

1954 Founded

50

Sao Luis

Federal University of Maranhao

#79 in Latin America #1553 in the World

10% Acceptance

5,000 Enrollment

1966 Founded

51

Londrina

State University of Londrina

#48 in Latin America #1067 in the World

40% Acceptance

15,000 Enrollment

1970 Founded