Academic Index Last updated: June 23, 2026

29 Best Universities in Brazil for Robotics

Focusing specifically on Robotics, our data science engine identified the 29 most influential universities in Brazil. Based on 2.31M scholarly articles and 32.19M peer-reviewed citations, we reveal the best research labs driving innovation in Robotics. This targeted approach bypasses general university reputation, directly revealing the strongest programs.

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1

Sao Paulo

University of Sao Paulo

For Robotics

#2 in Latin America #216 in the World

9% Acceptance

97,964 Enrollment

1827 Founded

2

Belo Horizonte

Federal University of Minas Gerais

For Robotics

#4 in Latin America #315 in the World

17% Acceptance

45,038 Enrollment

1927 Founded

3

Campinas

State University of Campinas

For Robotics

#7 in Latin America #394 in the World

15% Acceptance

97,964 Enrollment

1966 Founded

4

Florianopolis

Federal University of Santa Catarina

For Robotics

#10 in Latin America #560 in the World

15% Acceptance

25,494 Enrollment

1960 Founded

5

Rio de Janeiro

Federal University of Rio de Janeiro

For Robotics

#11 in Latin America #564 in the World

10% Acceptance

67,329 Enrollment

1920 Founded

6

Porto Alegre

Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul

For Robotics

#12 in Latin America #572 in the World

18% Acceptance

67,329 Enrollment

1934 Founded

7

Brasilia

University of Brasilia

For Robotics

#19 in Latin America #757 in the World

10% Acceptance

25,494 Enrollment

1962 Founded

8

Sao Paulo

Sao Paulo State University

For Robotics

#24 in Latin America #946 in the World

35% Acceptance

97,964 Enrollment

1976 Founded

9

Santa Maria

Federal University of Santa Maria

For Robotics

#47 in Latin America #1347 in the World

11% Acceptance

25,494 Enrollment

1960 Founded

10

Niteroi

Fluminense Federal University

For Robotics

#57 in Latin America #1444 in the World

15% Acceptance

67,329 Enrollment

1960 Founded

11

Vicosa

Federal University of Vicosa

For Robotics

#58 in Latin America #1447 in the World

15% Acceptance

12,000 Enrollment

1922 Founded

12

Santo Andre

Federal University of ABC

For Robotics

#61 in Latin America #1485 in the World

10% Acceptance

12,446 Enrollment

2005 Founded

13

Rio de Janeiro

University of the State of Rio de Janeiro

For Robotics

#44 in Latin America #1294 in the World

23% Acceptance

15,000 Enrollment

1950 Founded

14

Curitiba

Federal University of Technology – Parana

For Robotics

#14 in Latin America #650 in the World

20% Acceptance

12,446 Enrollment

1909 Founded

15

Salvador

Federal University of Bahia

For Robotics

#41 in Latin America #1274 in the World

19% Acceptance

45,038 Enrollment

1946 Founded

16

Juiz de Fora

Federal University of Juiz de Fora

For Robotics

#59 in Latin America #1450 in the World

16% Acceptance

23,744 Enrollment

1960 Founded

17

Recife

Federal University of Pernambuco

For Robotics

#35 in Latin America #1179 in the World

17% Acceptance

23,744 Enrollment

1946 Founded

18

Vitoria

Federal University of Espirito Santo

For Robotics

#9 in Latin America #446 in the World

26% Acceptance

23,744 Enrollment

1954 Founded

19

Curitiba

Federal University of Parana

For Robotics

#51 in Latin America #1380 in the World

15% Acceptance

25,494 Enrollment

1912 Founded

20

Uberlandia

Federal University of Uberlandia

For Robotics

#17 in Latin America #750 in the World

20% Acceptance

25,494 Enrollment

1969 Founded

21

Joao Pessoa

Federal University of Paraiba

For Robotics

#45 in Latin America #1301 in the World

10% Acceptance

23,744 Enrollment

1955 Founded

22

Porto Alegre

Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul

For Robotics

#40 in Latin America #1260 in the World

11% Acceptance

15,000 Enrollment

1948 Founded

23

Sao Carlos

Federal University of Sao Carlos

For Robotics

#23 in Latin America #929 in the World

9% Acceptance

12,446 Enrollment

1968 Founded

24

Florianopolis

Santa Catarina State University

For Robotics

#64 in Latin America #1504 in the World

70% Acceptance

5,000 Enrollment

1965 Founded

25

Natal

Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte

For Robotics

#13 in Latin America #606 in the World

14% Acceptance

23,744 Enrollment

1958 Founded

26

Ouro Preto

Federal University of Ouro Preto

For Robotics

#66 in Latin America #1540 in the World

15% Acceptance

12,446 Enrollment

1969 Founded

27

Fortaleza

Federal University of Ceara

For Robotics

#49 in Latin America #1360 in the World

10% Acceptance

5,000 Enrollment

1954 Founded

28

Rio Grande

Federal Foundation University of Rio Grande

For Robotics

#22 in Latin America #928 in the World

16% Acceptance

23,744 Enrollment

1969 Founded

29

Rio de Janeiro

Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro

For Robotics

#29 in Latin America #1033 in the World

37% Acceptance

12,446 Enrollment

1941 Founded