100 Best universities for Neuroscience in Brazil

Updated: March 15, 2026

Ranking by academic field

Below is a list of best universities in Brazil ranked based on their research performance in Neuroscience. A graph of 3.38M citations received by 173K academic papers made by 118 universities in Brazil was used to calculate publications' ratings, which then were adjusted for release dates and added to final scores.

We don't distinguish between undergraduate and graduate programs nor do we adjust for current majors offered. You can find information about granted degrees on a university page but always double-check with the university website.

1. University of Sao Paulo

Brazil | Sao Paulo

For Neuroscience

#1 in Latin America

#65 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 9%
Enrollment: 97,964
Founded: 1827

2. Federal University of Sao Paulo

Brazil | Sao Paulo

For Neuroscience

#2 in Latin America

#192 in the World

Founded: 1933

3. Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul

Brazil | Porto Alegre

For Neuroscience

#4 in Latin America

#240 in the World

Founded: 1934

4. State University of Campinas

Brazil | Campinas

For Neuroscience

#6 in Latin America

#297 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 15%
Founded: 1966

5. Federal University of Rio de Janeiro

Brazil | Rio de Janeiro

For Neuroscience

#7 in Latin America

#313 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 10%
Enrollment: 67,329
Founded: 1920

6. Federal University of Minas Gerais

Brazil | Belo Horizonte

For Neuroscience

#8 in Latin America

#359 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 17%
Enrollment: 45,038
Founded: 1927

7. Sao Paulo State University

Brazil | Sao Paulo

For Neuroscience

#10 in Latin America

#466 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 35%
Founded: 1976

8. Federal University of Santa Catarina

Brazil | Florianopolis

For Neuroscience

#12 in Latin America

#521 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 15%
Founded: 1960

9. Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul

Brazil | Porto Alegre

For Neuroscience

#13 in Latin America

#640 in the World

Founded: 1948

10. Federal University of Parana

Brazil | Curitiba

For Neuroscience

#14 in Latin America

#687 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 15%
Founded: 1912

11. Federal University of Santa Maria

Brazil | Santa Maria

For Neuroscience

#16 in Latin America

#742 in the World

Founded: 1960

12. Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte

For Neuroscience

#17 in Latin America

#755 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 14%
Founded: 1958

13. Federal University of Ceara

Brazil | Fortaleza

For Neuroscience

#18 in Latin America

#764 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 10%
Founded: 1954

14. Federal University of Pernambuco

Brazil | Recife

For Neuroscience

#19 in Latin America

#799 in the World

Founded: 1946

15. University of Brasilia

Brazil | Brasilia

For Neuroscience

#20 in Latin America

#810 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 10%
Founded: 1962

16. Federal University of Sao Carlos

Brazil | Sao Carlos

For Neuroscience

#22 in Latin America

#848 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 9%
Founded: 1968

17. Fluminense Federal University

Brazil | Niteroi

For Neuroscience

#24 in Latin America

#868 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 15%
Founded: 1960

18. University of Ribeirao Preto

Brazil | Ribeirao Preto

For Neuroscience

#25 in Latin America

#943 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 58%
Founded: 1924

19. Federal University of Bahia

Brazil | Salvador

For Neuroscience

#26 in Latin America

#946 in the World

Founded: 1946

20. University of the State of Rio de Janeiro

Brazil | Rio de Janeiro

For Neuroscience

#27 in Latin America

#965 in the World

Founded: 1950

21. Federal University of Para

For Neuroscience

#30 in Latin America

#1009 in the World

Founded: 1957

22. State University of Londrina

Brazil | Londrina

For Neuroscience

#31 in Latin America

#1047 in the World

Founded: 1970

23. Federal University of Paraiba

Brazil | Joao Pessoa

For Neuroscience

#34 in Latin America

#1101 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 10%
Founded: 1955

24. Federal University of Espirito Santo

Brazil | Vitoria

For Neuroscience

#36 in Latin America

#1133 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 26%
Enrollment: 23,744
Founded: 1954

25. Federal University of Pelotas

Brazil | Pelotas

For Neuroscience

#38 in Latin America

#1142 in the World

Founded: 1969

26. Federal University of Goias

Brazil | Goiania

For Neuroscience

#41 in Latin America

#1200 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 12%
Founded: 1960

27. University of the Extreme South of Santa Catarina

Brazil | Criciuma

For Neuroscience

#43 in Latin America

#1221 in the World

Founded: 1968

28. Mackenzie Presbyterian University

Brazil | Sao Paulo

For Neuroscience

#44 in Latin America

#1238 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 50%
Founded: 1952

29. State University of Maringa

Brazil | Maringa

For Neuroscience

#46 in Latin America

#1275 in the World

Founded: 1970

30. Federal University of Uberlandia

Brazil | Uberlandia

For Neuroscience

#49 in Latin America

#1301 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 20%
Enrollment: 25,494
Founded: 1969

31. Federal University of ABC

Brazil | Santo Andre

For Neuroscience

#53 in Latin America

#1379 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 10%
Founded: 2005

32. Federal University of Sergipe

Brazil | Sao Cristovao

For Neuroscience

#54 in Latin America

#1386 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 10%
Founded: 1963

33. Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro

Brazil | Rio de Janeiro

For Neuroscience

#55 in Latin America

#1391 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 37%
Founded: 1941

34. Federal University of Juiz de Fora

Brazil | Juiz de Fora

For Neuroscience

#56 in Latin America

#1403 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 16%
Founded: 1960

35. Federal University of Health Sciences, Porto Alegre

Brazil | Porto Alegre

For Neuroscience

#59 in Latin America

#1446 in the World

Founded: 1953

36. Brasil University

Brazil | Sao Paulo

For Neuroscience

#63 in Latin America

#1525 in the World

Enrollment: 15,000
Founded: 1989

37. Federal Foundation University of Rio Grande

Brazil | Rio Grande

For Neuroscience

#70 in Latin America

#1622 in the World

Founded: 1969

38. Pontifical Catholic University of Sao Paulo

Brazil | Sao Paulo

For Neuroscience

#71 in Latin America

#1666 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 50%
Founded: 1946

39. Nove de Julho University

Brazil | Sao Paulo

For Neuroscience

#74 in Latin America

#1705 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 50%
Founded: 1972

40. Federal University of Piaui

Brazil | Teresina

For Neuroscience

#76 in Latin America

#1723 in the World

Founded: 1973

41. Federal University of Alagoas

Brazil | Maceio

For Neuroscience

#77 in Latin America

#1729 in the World

Founded: 1961

42. Pontifical Catholic University of Parana

Brazil | Curitiba

For Neuroscience

#80 in Latin America

#1750 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 80%
Founded: 1959

43. Rio de Janeiro State Federal University

Brazil | Rio de Janeiro

For Neuroscience

#82 in Latin America

#1765 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 15%
Founded: 1969

44. Federal University of Pampa

For Neuroscience

#83 in Latin America

#1774 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 30%
Founded: 2006

45. Federal University of Vicosa

Brazil | Vicosa

For Neuroscience

#84 in Latin America

#1783 in the World

Founded: 1922

46. Santa Catarina State University

Brazil | Florianopolis

For Neuroscience

#85 in Latin America

#1786 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 70%
Founded: 1965

47. University of Pernambuco

Brazil | Recife

For Neuroscience

#87 in Latin America

#1805 in the World

Founded: 1990

48. University of the Rio dos Sinos Valley

Brazil | Sao Leopoldo

For Neuroscience

#92 in Latin America

#1883 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 80%
Enrollment: 23,988
Founded: 1969

49. Federal University of Technology - Parana

Brazil | Curitiba

For Neuroscience

#95 in Latin America

#1919 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 20%
Founded: 1909

50. State University of Ceara

Brazil | Fortaleza

For Neuroscience

#96 in Latin America

#1922 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 15%
Founded: 1975

51. Federal University of Lavras

Brazil | Lavras

For Neuroscience

#99 in Latin America

#1957 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 16%
Founded: 1908

52. Pontifical Catholic University of Campinas

Brazil | Campinas

For Neuroscience

#101 in Latin America

#1978 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 60%
Founded: 1941

53. Federal University of Ouro Preto

Brazil | Ouro Preto

For Neuroscience

#103 in Latin America

#2036 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 15%
Founded: 1969

54. Federal University of Mato Grosso

Brazil | Cuiaba

For Neuroscience

#104 in Latin America

#2056 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 20%
Founded: 1970

55. Federal University of Alfenas

Brazil | Alfenas

For Neuroscience

#107 in Latin America

#2099 in the World

Founded: 1914

56. Catholic University of Pelotas

Brazil | Pelotas

For Neuroscience

#108 in Latin America

#2100 in the World

Founded: 1960

57. University of Fortaleza

Brazil | Fortaleza

For Neuroscience

#110 in Latin America

#2150 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 50%
Founded: 1973

58. Federal University of Maranhao

Brazil | Sao Luis

For Neuroscience

#111 in Latin America

#2170 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 10%
Founded: 1966

59. Lutheran University of Brazil

Brazil | Canoas

For Neuroscience

#112 in Latin America

#2175 in the World

Founded: 1972

60. Federal University of Mato Grosso do Sul

Brazil | Campo Grande

For Neuroscience

#114 in Latin America

#2209 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 15%
Founded: 1969

61. State University of Ponta Grossa

Brazil | Ponta Grossa

For Neuroscience

#116 in Latin America

#2234 in the World

Founded: 1970

62. Federal Rural University of Pernambuco

Brazil | Recife

For Neuroscience

#117 in Latin America

#2235 in the World

Founded: 1912

63. University of Caxias do Sul

Brazil | Caxias do Sul

For Neuroscience

#123 in Latin America

#2362 in the World

Founded: 1967

64. University of Passo Fundo

Brazil | Passo Fundo

For Neuroscience

#124 in Latin America

#2399 in the World

Founded: 1968

65. Sao Francisco University

Brazil | Braganca Paulista

For Neuroscience

#125 in Latin America

#2403 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 50%
Enrollment: 9,622
Founded: 1976

66. Federal Rural University of Rio de Janeiro

Brazil | Seropedica

For Neuroscience

#132 in Latin America

#2445 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 27%
Founded: 1910

67. Para State University

For Neuroscience

#133 in Latin America

#2456 in the World

Enrollment: 50,000
Founded: 1993

68. Pontifical Catholic University of Minas Gerais

Brazil | Belo Horizonte

For Neuroscience

#134 in Latin America

#2485 in the World

Founded: 1958

69. Federal University of Amazonas

Brazil | Manaus

For Neuroscience

#137 in Latin America

#2523 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 10%
Founded: 1909

70. Federal University of Sao Joao del-Rei

Brazil | Sao Joao del-Rei

For Neuroscience

#138 in Latin America

#2527 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 13%
Enrollment: 12,446
Founded: 1987

71. Federal University of Campina Grande

Brazil | Campina Grande

For Neuroscience

#144 in Latin America

#2611 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 12%
Founded: 2002

72. Catholic University of Brasilia

Brazil | Brasilia

For Neuroscience

#151 in Latin America

#2740 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 60%
Founded: 1974

73. Federal University of Vale do Sao Francisco

Brazil | Petrolina

For Neuroscience

#153 in Latin America

#2788 in the World

Founded: 2002

74. Western Parana State University

Brazil | Cascavel

For Neuroscience

#154 in Latin America

#2857 in the World

Founded: 1994

75. University of Northern Parana

Brazil | Londrina

For Neuroscience

#157 in Latin America

#2908 in the World

Enrollment: 200,000
Founded: 1972

76. State University of Southwest Bahia

Brazil | Vitoria da Conquista

For Neuroscience

#161 in Latin America

#2981 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 30%
Founded: 1980

77. State University of Montes Claros

Brazil | Montes Claros

For Neuroscience

#173 in Latin America

#3227 in the World

Founded: 1962

78. University of Mogi das Cruzes

Brazil | Mogi das Cruzes

For Neuroscience

#175 in Latin America

#3231 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 70%
Enrollment: 30,000
Founded: 1962

79. State University of Santa Cruz

Brazil | Ilheus

For Neuroscience

#180 in Latin America

#3267 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 20%
Founded: 1972

80. Bahia State University

Brazil | Salvador

For Neuroscience

#181 in Latin America

#3276 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 9%
Founded: 1983

81. Federal University of Grande Dourados

Brazil | Dourados

For Neuroscience

#183 in Latin America

#3345 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 10%
Founded: 2005

82. University of Paraiba Valley

Brazil | Sao Jose dos Campos

For Neuroscience

#184 in Latin America

#3352 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 33%
Founded: 1954

83. State University of Paraiba

Brazil | Campina Grande

For Neuroscience

#185 in Latin America

#3357 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 25%
Founded: 1966

84. Pontifical Catholic University of Goias

Brazil | Goiania

For Neuroscience

#188 in Latin America

#3396 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 85%
Founded: 1959

85. Sao Judas Tadeu University

Brazil | Sao Paulo

For Neuroscience

#193 in Latin America

#3433 in the World

Enrollment: 12,000
Founded: 1971

86. State University of Feira de Santana

Brazil | Feira de Santana

For Neuroscience

#195 in Latin America

#3472 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 16%
Founded: 1976

87. University of Taubate

Brazil | Taubate

For Neuroscience

#204 in Latin America

#3599 in the World

Founded: 1974

88. Federal University of Tocantins

Brazil | Palmas

For Neuroscience

#211 in Latin America

#3677 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 10%
Founded: 2000

89. Positivo University

Brazil | Curitiba

For Neuroscience

#213 in Latin America

#3696 in the World

Enrollment: 18,000
Founded: 1988

90. University of Taquari Valley

Brazil | Lajeado

For Neuroscience

#215 in Latin America

#3713 in the World

Founded: 1969

91. Feevale University

Brazil | Novo Hamburgo

For Neuroscience

#218 in Latin America

#3750 in the World

Founded: 1969

92. Anhembi Morumbi University

Brazil | Sao Paulo

For Neuroscience

#219 in Latin America

#3759 in the World

Enrollment: 30,000
Founded: 1972

93. University of Santa Cruz do Sul

Brazil | Santa Cruz do Sul

For Neuroscience

#220 in Latin America

#3768 in the World

Founded: 1993

94. Regional Community University of Chapeco

Brazil | Chapeco

For Neuroscience

#227 in Latin America

#3935 in the World

Founded: 1970

95. Methodist University of Sao Paulo

Brazil | Sao Bernardo do Campo

For Neuroscience

#231 in Latin America

#3976 in the World

Founded: 1970

96. FUMEC University

Brazil | Belo Horizonte

For Neuroscience

#233 in Latin America

#4013 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 50%
Founded: 1965

97. Federal Rural University of the Semiarid Region

Brazil | Mossoro

For Neuroscience

#236 in Latin America

#4075 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 30%
Enrollment: 12,000
Founded: 1967

98. University of Franca

Brazil | Franca

For Neuroscience

#240 in Latin America

#4171 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 80%
Enrollment: 15,000
Founded: 1970

99. Minas Gerais State University

Brazil | Belo Horizonte

For Neuroscience

#249 in Latin America

#4274 in the World

Founded: 1989

100. Catholic University Dom Bosco

Brazil | Campo Grande

For Neuroscience

#251 in Latin America

#4323 in the World

Founded: 1961

The best cities to study Neuroscience in Brazil based on the number of universities and their ranks are Sao Paulo, Porto Alegre, Campinas, and Rio de Janeiro.