Pontifical Catholic University of Campinas: Rankings
Pontifical Catholic University of Campinas ranked 60 in Brazil, 2360 in the global 2026 rating, and scored in the TOP 1-3 across multiple research topics. The ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EliteDegrees's index has 9,881 academic publications and 67,901 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of notable alumni.
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| # 2360 of 14,131 | In the World |
| # 60 of 198 | In Brazil |
| # 145 of 1,757 | In Latin America |
| # 1039 of 6,568 | For Liberal Arts & Social Sciences |
| # 1767 of 5,373 | For Medicine |
| # 1949 of 4,845 | For Psychology |
| Top 1-3 | For 11 other topics |
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Liberal Arts & Social Sciences rankings
Pontifical Catholic University of Campinas ranked 57 for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Brazil and 1039 in the World with 6,315 publications made and 32,222 citations received.
Pontifical Catholic University of Campinas
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences Subfield Rankings
| Field | Nat. | Cont. | World |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philosophy | #57 | #85 | #674 |
| Sociology | #51 | #74 | #1236 |
| Political Science | #59 | #109 | #1435 |
| Education | #41 | #66 | #1566 |
| Anthropology | #61 | #98 | #2059 |
| Gender Studies | #76 | #136 | #2079 |
| Demography | #69 | #138 | #2126 |
| Linguistics | #45 | #88 | #2278 |
| Law | #64 | #124 | #2676 |
| Archaeology | #72 | #167 | #3073 |
| History | #73 | #166 | #3100 |
| Aesthetics | #70 | #157 | #3121 |
Medicine rankings
Pontifical Catholic University of Campinas ranked 62 for Medicine in Brazil and 1767 in the World with 3,336 publications made and 36,653 citations received.
Pontifical Catholic University of Campinas
Medicine Subfield Rankings
| Field | Nat. | Cont. | World |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obstetrics and Gynecology | #56 | #68 | #623 |
| Plastic Surgery | #23 | #35 | #662 |
| Gerontology | #49 | #58 | #732 |
| Cosmetology | #17 | #24 | #798 |
| Audiology | #22 | #28 | #829 |
| Dermatology | #43 | #68 | #1028 |
| Clinical Psychology | #28 | #37 | #1091 |
| Pediatrics | #52 | #83 | #1164 |
| Urology | #43 | #76 | #1258 |
| Dentistry | #64 | #100 | #1342 |
| Cardiology | #36 | #61 | #1353 |
| Orthodontics | #59 | #93 | #1376 |
| Radiology | #39 | #64 | #1390 |
| Radiation Therapy | #39 | #62 | #1481 |
| Surgery | #48 | #80 | #1490 |
| Psychiatry | #43 | #71 | #1582 |
| Ophthalmology | #38 | #76 | #1620 |
| Anesthesiology | #58 | #102 | #1692 |
| Pathology | #59 | #103 | #1747 |
| Nursing | #66 | #100 | #1751 |
| Oncology | #42 | #86 | #1843 |
| Health Science | #68 | #99 | #1857 |
| Virology | #69 | #145 | #1863 |
| Physical Therapy | #75 | #111 | #1971 |
| Paramedicine and Emergency | #62 | #113 | #2051 |
| Sports | #78 | #123 | #2072 |
| Healthcare Administration | #68 | #118 | #2306 |
| Immunology | #76 | #171 | #2327 |
| Pharmacology | #84 | #166 | #2976 |
Biology rankings
Pontifical Catholic University of Campinas ranked 82 for Biology in Brazil and 2776 in the World with 3,001 publications made and 38,728 citations received.
Pontifical Catholic University of Campinas
Biology Subfield Rankings
| Field | Nat. | Cont. | World |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oncology | #42 | #86 | #1843 |
| Virology | #69 | #145 | #1863 |
| Molecular | #75 | #136 | #1885 |
| Forestry | #87 | #195 | #1935 |
| Neuroscience | #52 | #101 | #1978 |
| Immunology | #76 | #171 | #2327 |
| Nanotechnology | #52 | #109 | #2550 |
| Horticulture | #101 | #234 | #2577 |
| Bioinformatics / Computational biology | #73 | #157 | #2738 |
| Microbiology | #90 | #208 | #2774 |
| Biochemistry | #72 | #155 | #2826 |
| Genetics | #81 | #173 | #2832 |
| Biotechnology | #89 | #191 | #2867 |
| Pharmacology | #84 | #166 | #2976 |
| Paleontology | #85 | #194 | #3050 |
| Zoology | #104 | #263 | #3139 |
| Botany | #106 | #256 | #3298 |
| Wildlife and Fisheries Management | #106 | #280 | #3351 |
Environmental Science rankings
Pontifical Catholic University of Campinas ranked 85 for Environmental Science in Brazil and 3006 in the World with 2,078 publications made and 19,531 citations received.
Pontifical Catholic University of Campinas
Environmental Science Subfield Rankings
| Field | Nat. | Cont. | World |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forestry | #87 | #195 | #1935 |
| Paleontology | #85 | #194 | #3050 |
| Geology | #83 | #194 | #3061 |
| Environmental Management | #79 | #193 | #3181 |
| Ecology | #89 | #223 | #3336 |
| Wildlife and Fisheries Management | #106 | #280 | #3351 |
| Oceanography | #92 | #265 | #4012 |
Engineering rankings
Pontifical Catholic University of Campinas ranked 72 for Engineering in Brazil and 3362 in the World with 1,713 publications made and 20,849 citations received.
Pontifical Catholic University of Campinas
Engineering Subfield Rankings
| Field | Nat. | Cont. | World |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nanotechnology | #52 | #109 | #2550 |
| Biotechnology | #89 | #191 | #2867 |
| Metallurgy | #70 | #156 | #3176 |
| Optics | #66 | #147 | #3184 |
| Telecommunications | #61 | #154 | #3207 |
Psychology rankings
Pontifical Catholic University of Campinas ranked 47 for Psychology in Brazil and 1949 in the World with 1,646 publications made and 14,543 citations received.
Pontifical Catholic University of Campinas
Psychology Subfield Rankings
| Field | Nat. | Cont. | World |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical Psychology | #28 | #37 | #1091 |
| Education | #41 | #66 | #1566 |
| Psychiatry | #43 | #71 | #1582 |
| Neuroscience | #52 | #101 | #1978 |
| Cognitive Science | #60 | #134 | #3071 |
Chemistry rankings
Pontifical Catholic University of Campinas ranked 80 for Chemistry in Brazil and 3135 in the World with 1,643 publications made and 29,209 citations received.
Pontifical Catholic University of Campinas
Chemistry Subfield Rankings
| Field | Nat. | Cont. | World |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radiochemistry | #71 | #135 | #2278 |
| Nanotechnology | #52 | #109 | #2550 |
| Physical | #56 | #123 | #2635 |
| Biochemistry | #72 | #155 | #2826 |
| Organic chemistry | #69 | #147 | #2934 |
Physics rankings
Pontifical Catholic University of Campinas ranked 68 for Physics in Brazil and 3278 in the World with 1,606 publications made and 20,077 citations received.
Pontifical Catholic University of Campinas
Physics Subfield Rankings
| Field | Nat. | Cont. | World |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nanotechnology | #52 | #109 | #2550 |
| Optics | #66 | #147 | #3184 |
Computer Science rankings
Pontifical Catholic University of Campinas ranked 69 for Computer Science in Brazil and 3347 in the World with 1,569 publications made and 14,145 citations received.
Pontifical Catholic University of Campinas
Computer Science Subfield Rankings
| Field | Nat. | Cont. | World |
|---|---|---|---|
| Neuroscience | #52 | #101 | #1978 |
| Bioinformatics / Computational biology | #73 | #157 | #2738 |
| Management Information Systems (MIS) | #69 | #162 | #3011 |
| Cognitive Science | #60 | #134 | #3071 |
| Telecommunications | #61 | #154 | #3207 |
| Machine Learning | #75 | #175 | #3575 |
| Computer Vision | #89 | #233 | #4292 |
Mathematics rankings
Pontifical Catholic University of Campinas ranked 74 for Mathematics in Brazil and 3299 in the World with 866 publications made and 9,185 citations received.
Pontifical Catholic University of Campinas
Mathematics Subfield Rankings
| Field | Nat. | Cont. | World |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics Education | #43 | #83 | #2145 |
| Statistics | #75 | #165 | #3217 |
Art & Design rankings
Pontifical Catholic University of Campinas ranked 67 for Art & Design in Brazil and 2802 in the World with 510 publications made and 1,964 citations received.
Pontifical Catholic University of Campinas
Art & Design Subfield Rankings
| Field | Nat. | Cont. | World |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cinematography | #43 | #48 | #568 |
| Creative Writing | #42 | #71 | #1441 |
| Literature | #64 | #115 | #2392 |
| Aesthetics | #70 | #157 | #3121 |
Economics rankings
Pontifical Catholic University of Campinas ranked 71 for Economics in Brazil and 3539 in the World with 489 publications made and 4,010 citations received.
Pontifical Catholic University of Campinas
Economics Subfield Rankings
| Field | Nat. | Cont. | World |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finance | #71 | #203 | #4107 |