Academic Index Last updated: June 23, 2026

56 Best Universities in Brazil for Theoretical

We ranked the top 56 universities for Theoretical in Brazil based on strict academic metrics. To determine these leaders, we isolated 2.93M specialized research publications which collectively generated 38.89M citations. This targeted approach bypasses general university reputation, directly revealing the strongest programs.

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1

Sao Paulo

University of Sao Paulo

For Theoretical

#2 in Latin America #77 in the World

9% Acceptance

97,964 Enrollment

1827 Founded

2

Sao Paulo

Sao Paulo State University

For Theoretical

#3 in Latin America #115 in the World

35% Acceptance

97,964 Enrollment

1976 Founded

3

Campinas

State University of Campinas

For Theoretical

#4 in Latin America #185 in the World

15% Acceptance

97,964 Enrollment

1966 Founded

4

Rio de Janeiro

Federal University of Rio de Janeiro

For Theoretical

#8 in Latin America #237 in the World

10% Acceptance

67,329 Enrollment

1920 Founded

5

Brasilia

University of Brasilia

For Theoretical

#15 in Latin America #379 in the World

10% Acceptance

25,494 Enrollment

1962 Founded

6

Niteroi

Fluminense Federal University

For Theoretical

#16 in Latin America #382 in the World

15% Acceptance

67,329 Enrollment

1960 Founded

7

Belo Horizonte

Federal University of Minas Gerais

For Theoretical

#27 in Latin America #494 in the World

17% Acceptance

45,038 Enrollment

1927 Founded

8

Porto Alegre

Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul

For Theoretical

#30 in Latin America #511 in the World

18% Acceptance

67,329 Enrollment

1934 Founded

9

Florianopolis

Federal University of Santa Catarina

For Theoretical

#32 in Latin America #595 in the World

15% Acceptance

25,494 Enrollment

1960 Founded

10

Vicosa

Federal University of Vicosa

For Theoretical

#66 in Latin America #1119 in the World

15% Acceptance

12,000 Enrollment

1922 Founded

11

Santa Maria

Federal University of Santa Maria

For Theoretical

#78 in Latin America #1317 in the World

11% Acceptance

25,494 Enrollment

1960 Founded

12

Sao Paulo

Federal University of Sao Paulo

For Theoretical

#106 in Latin America #1758 in the World

16% Acceptance

30,000 Enrollment

1933 Founded

13

Pelotas

Federal University of Pelotas

For Theoretical

#126 in Latin America #2074 in the World

34% Acceptance

23,744 Enrollment

1969 Founded

14

Joao Pessoa

Federal University of Paraiba

For Theoretical

#6 in Latin America #210 in the World

10% Acceptance

23,744 Enrollment

1955 Founded

15

Ponta Grossa

State University of Ponta Grossa

For Theoretical

#104 in Latin America #1719 in the World

15% Acceptance

25,494 Enrollment

1970 Founded

16

Foz do Iguacu

Federal University of Latin American Integration

For Theoretical

#136 in Latin America #2226 in the World

15% Acceptance

5,000 Enrollment

2010 Founded

17

Sao Cristovao

Federal University of Sergipe

For Theoretical

#80 in Latin America #1352 in the World

10% Acceptance

23,744 Enrollment

1963 Founded

18

Bage

Federal University of Pampa

For Theoretical

#137 in Latin America #2247 in the World

30% Acceptance

5,000 Enrollment

2006 Founded

19

Sao Carlos

Federal University of Sao Carlos

For Theoretical

#19 in Latin America #434 in the World

9% Acceptance

12,446 Enrollment

1968 Founded

20

Ouro Preto

Federal University of Ouro Preto

For Theoretical

#83 in Latin America #1394 in the World

15% Acceptance

12,446 Enrollment

1969 Founded

21

Maceio

Federal University of Alagoas

For Theoretical

#53 in Latin America #958 in the World

47% Acceptance

23,744 Enrollment

1961 Founded

22

Ilheus

State University of Santa Cruz

For Theoretical

#118 in Latin America #1908 in the World

20% Acceptance

5,000 Enrollment

1972 Founded

23

Natal

Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte

For Theoretical

#29 in Latin America #505 in the World

14% Acceptance

23,744 Enrollment

1958 Founded

24

Rio Grande

Federal Foundation University of Rio Grande

For Theoretical

#102 in Latin America #1700 in the World

16% Acceptance

23,744 Enrollment

1969 Founded

25

Curitiba

Federal University of Technology – Parana

For Theoretical

#88 in Latin America #1505 in the World

20% Acceptance

12,446 Enrollment

1909 Founded

26

Vitoria da Conquista

State University of Southwest Bahia

For Theoretical

#144 in Latin America #2293 in the World

30% Acceptance

23,744 Enrollment

1980 Founded

27

Fortaleza

Federal University of Ceara

For Theoretical

#28 in Latin America #496 in the World

10% Acceptance

5,000 Enrollment

1954 Founded

28

Santo Andre

Federal University of ABC

For Theoretical

#17 in Latin America #404 in the World

10% Acceptance

12,446 Enrollment

2005 Founded

29

Juiz de Fora

Federal University of Juiz de Fora

For Theoretical

#20 in Latin America #436 in the World

16% Acceptance

23,744 Enrollment

1960 Founded

30

Itajuba

Federal University of Itajuba

For Theoretical

#59 in Latin America #1024 in the World

20% Acceptance

12,446 Enrollment

1913 Founded

31

Rio de Janeiro

Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro

For Theoretical

#38 in Latin America #653 in the World

37% Acceptance

12,446 Enrollment

1941 Founded

32

Seropedica

Federal Rural University of Rio de Janeiro

For Theoretical

#68 in Latin America #1143 in the World

27% Acceptance

5,000 Enrollment

1910 Founded

33

Londrina

State University of Londrina

For Theoretical

#73 in Latin America #1238 in the World

40% Acceptance

15,000 Enrollment

1970 Founded

34

Campina Grande

Federal University of Campina Grande

For Theoretical

#37 in Latin America #643 in the World

12% Acceptance

23,744 Enrollment

2002 Founded

35

Rio de Janeiro

University of the State of Rio de Janeiro

For Theoretical

#13 in Latin America #371 in the World

23% Acceptance

15,000 Enrollment

1950 Founded

36

Sao Luis

Federal University of Maranhao

For Theoretical

#44 in Latin America #795 in the World

10% Acceptance

5,000 Enrollment

1966 Founded

37

Vitoria

Federal University of Espirito Santo

For Theoretical

#24 in Latin America #473 in the World

26% Acceptance

23,744 Enrollment

1954 Founded

38

Florianopolis

Santa Catarina State University

For Theoretical

#109 in Latin America #1796 in the World

70% Acceptance

5,000 Enrollment

1965 Founded

39

Salvador

Federal University of Bahia

For Theoretical

#43 in Latin America #753 in the World

19% Acceptance

45,038 Enrollment

1946 Founded

40

Manaus

Federal University of Amazonas

For Theoretical

#97 in Latin America #1614 in the World

10% Acceptance

10,000 Enrollment

1909 Founded

41

Uberlandia

Federal University of Uberlandia

For Theoretical

#82 in Latin America #1360 in the World

20% Acceptance

25,494 Enrollment

1969 Founded

42

Campina Grande

State University of Paraiba

For Theoretical

#112 in Latin America #1841 in the World

25% Acceptance

1966 Founded

43

Recife

Federal University of Pernambuco

For Theoretical

#34 in Latin America #606 in the World

17% Acceptance

23,744 Enrollment

1946 Founded

44

Cuiaba

Federal University of Mato Grosso

For Theoretical

#77 in Latin America #1302 in the World

20% Acceptance

5,000 Enrollment

1970 Founded

45

Maringa

State University of Maringa

For Theoretical

#49 in Latin America #842 in the World

23% Acceptance

25,494 Enrollment

1970 Founded

46

Sao Joao del-Rei

Federal University of Sao Joao del-Rei

For Theoretical

#103 in Latin America #1709 in the World

13% Acceptance

12,446 Enrollment

1987 Founded

47

Curitiba

Federal University of Parana

For Theoretical

#33 in Latin America #601 in the World

15% Acceptance

25,494 Enrollment

1912 Founded

48

Teresina

Federal University of Piaui

For Theoretical

#81 in Latin America #1355 in the World

26% Acceptance

5,000 Enrollment

1973 Founded

49

Belem

Federal University of Para

For Theoretical

#31 in Latin America #587 in the World

17% Acceptance

5,000 Enrollment

1957 Founded

50

Feira de Santana

State University of Feira de Santana

For Theoretical

#123 in Latin America #2009 in the World

16% Acceptance

23,744 Enrollment

1976 Founded

51

Alfenas

Federal University of Alfenas

For Theoretical

#132 in Latin America #2176 in the World

28% Acceptance

97,964 Enrollment

1914 Founded

52

Sao Paulo

Mackenzie Presbyterian University

For Theoretical

#140 in Latin America #2260 in the World

50% Acceptance

23,988 Enrollment

1952 Founded

53

Goiania

Federal University of Goias

For Theoretical

#56 in Latin America #1004 in the World

12% Acceptance

25,494 Enrollment

1960 Founded

54

Recife

Federal Rural University of Pernambuco

For Theoretical

#114 in Latin America #1850 in the World

22% Acceptance

12,000 Enrollment

1912 Founded

55

Petropolis

Catholic University of Petropolis

For Theoretical

#130 in Latin America #2157 in the World

73% Acceptance

30,000 Enrollment

1953 Founded

56

Lavras

Federal University of Lavras

For Theoretical

#91 in Latin America #1580 in the World

16% Acceptance

12,000 Enrollment

1908 Founded