100 Best universities for Neuroscience in Brazil

Updated: February 29, 2024

Ranking by academic field

Below is a list of best universities in Brazil ranked based on their research performance in Neuroscience. A graph of 2.27M citations received by 146K academic papers made by 117 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

#79 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

#234 in the World

Founded: 1933

3. Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul

Brazil | Porto Alegre

For Neuroscience

#4 in Latin America

#246 in the World

Founded: 1934

4. State University of Campinas

Brazil | Campinas

For Neuroscience

#6 in Latin America

#320 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

#333 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

#369 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 17%
Founded: 1927

7. Sao Paulo State University

Brazil | Sao Paulo

For Neuroscience

#11 in Latin America

#474 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 35%
Founded: 1976

8. Federal University of Santa Catarina

Brazil | Florianopolis

For Neuroscience

#12 in Latin America

#533 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

#637 in the World

Founded: 1948

10. Federal University of Parana

Brazil | Curitiba

For Neuroscience

#14 in Latin America

#678 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 15%
Founded: 1912

11. Federal University of Santa Maria

Brazil | Santa Maria

For Neuroscience

#15 in Latin America

#766 in the World

Founded: 1960

12. Federal University of Ceara

Brazil | Fortaleza

For Neuroscience

#17 in Latin America

#791 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 10%
Founded: 1954

13. Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte

For Neuroscience

#18 in Latin America

#812 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 14%
Founded: 1958

14. Federal University of Pernambuco

Brazil | Recife

For Neuroscience

#19 in Latin America

#825 in the World

Founded: 1946

15. University of Brasilia

Brazil | Brasilia

For Neuroscience

#21 in Latin America

#852 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 10%
Founded: 1962

16. Federal University of Sao Carlos

Brazil | Sao Carlos

For Neuroscience

#23 in Latin America

#874 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 9%
Founded: 1968

17. Fluminense Federal University

Brazil | Niteroi

For Neuroscience

#24 in Latin America

#891 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 15%
Founded: 1960

18. University of Ribeirao Preto

Brazil | Ribeirao Preto

For Neuroscience

#25 in Latin America

#939 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 58%
Founded: 1924

19. University of the State of Rio de Janeiro

Brazil | Rio de Janeiro

For Neuroscience

#26 in Latin America

#993 in the World

Founded: 1950

20. Federal University of Bahia

Brazil | Salvador

For Neuroscience

#27 in Latin America

#994 in the World

Founded: 1946

21. Federal University of Para

For Neuroscience

#30 in Latin America

#1024 in the World

Founded: 1957

22. State University of Londrina

Brazil | Londrina

For Neuroscience

#33 in Latin America

#1054 in the World

Founded: 1970

23. Federal University of Espirito Santo

Brazil | Vitoria

For Neuroscience

#36 in Latin America

#1132 in the World

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

24. University of the Extreme South of Santa Catarina

Brazil | Criciuma

For Neuroscience

#37 in Latin America

#1163 in the World

Founded: 1968

25. Federal University of Paraiba

Brazil | Joao Pessoa

For Neuroscience

#38 in Latin America

#1169 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 10%
Founded: 1955

26. Federal University of Pelotas

Brazil | Pelotas

For Neuroscience

#41 in Latin America

#1205 in the World

Founded: 1969

27. Mackenzie Presbyterian University

Brazil | Sao Paulo

For Neuroscience

#43 in Latin America

#1215 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 50%
Founded: 1952

28. Federal University of Goias

Brazil | Goiania

For Neuroscience

#44 in Latin America

#1233 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 12%
Founded: 1960

29. State University of Maringa

Brazil | Maringa

For Neuroscience

#49 in Latin America

#1272 in the World

Founded: 1970

30. Brasil University

Brazil | Sao Paulo

For Neuroscience

#51 in Latin America

#1304 in the World

Enrollment: 15,000
Founded: 1989

31. Federal University of Health Sciences, Porto Alegre

Brazil | Porto Alegre

For Neuroscience

#53 in Latin America

#1350 in the World

Founded: 1953

32. Federal University of Uberlandia

Brazil | Uberlandia

For Neuroscience

#55 in Latin America

#1354 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 20%
Founded: 1969

33. Federal University of ABC

Brazil | Santo Andre

For Neuroscience

#58 in Latin America

#1420 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 10%
Founded: 2005

34. Federal University of Sergipe

Brazil | Sao Cristovao

For Neuroscience

#60 in Latin America

#1468 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 10%
Founded: 1963

35. Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro

Brazil | Rio de Janeiro

For Neuroscience

#62 in Latin America

#1473 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 37%
Founded: 1941

36. Federal University of Juiz de Fora

Brazil | Juiz de Fora

For Neuroscience

#63 in Latin America

#1474 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 16%
Founded: 1960

37. Federal Foundation University of Rio Grande

Brazil | Rio Grande

For Neuroscience

#69 in Latin America

#1615 in the World

Founded: 1969

38. Pontifical Catholic University of Parana

Brazil | Curitiba

For Neuroscience

#76 in Latin America

#1711 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 80%
Founded: 1959

39. Nove de Julho University

Brazil | Sao Paulo

For Neuroscience

#77 in Latin America

#1724 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 50%
Founded: 1972

40. Federal University of Alagoas

Brazil | Maceio

For Neuroscience

#78 in Latin America

#1731 in the World

Founded: 1961

41. Pontifical Catholic University of Sao Paulo

Brazil | Sao Paulo

For Neuroscience

#79 in Latin America

#1734 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 50%
Founded: 1946

42. Federal University of Piaui

Brazil | Teresina

For Neuroscience

#81 in Latin America

#1747 in the World

Founded: 1973

43. Rio de Janeiro State Federal University

Brazil | Rio de Janeiro

For Neuroscience

#83 in Latin America

#1754 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 15%
Founded: 1969

44. Federal University of Pampa

For Neuroscience

#84 in Latin America

#1757 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 30%
Founded: 2006

45. Federal University of Vicosa

Brazil | Vicosa

For Neuroscience

#87 in Latin America

#1775 in the World

Founded: 1922

46. University of Pernambuco

Brazil | Recife

For Neuroscience

#90 in Latin America

#1818 in the World

Founded: 1990

47. Santa Catarina State University

Brazil | Florianopolis

For Neuroscience

#95 in Latin America

#1898 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 70%
Founded: 1965

48. University of the Rio dos Sinos Valley

Brazil | Sao Leopoldo

For Neuroscience

#97 in Latin America

#1912 in the World

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

49. Federal University of Technology - Parana

Brazil | Curitiba

For Neuroscience

#98 in Latin America

#1930 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 20%
Founded: 1909

50. State University of Ceara

Brazil | Fortaleza

For Neuroscience

#101 in Latin America

#1999 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 15%
Founded: 1975

51. Pontifical Catholic University of Campinas

Brazil | Campinas

For Neuroscience

#102 in Latin America

#2000 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 60%
Founded: 1941

52. Catholic University of Pelotas

Brazil | Pelotas

For Neuroscience

#105 in Latin America

#2037 in the World

Founded: 1960

53. Federal University of Lavras

Brazil | Lavras

For Neuroscience

#106 in Latin America

#2049 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 16%
Founded: 1908

54. Federal University of Alfenas

Brazil | Alfenas

For Neuroscience

#109 in Latin America

#2153 in the World

Founded: 1914

55. University of Fortaleza

Brazil | Fortaleza

For Neuroscience

#112 in Latin America

#2170 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 50%
Founded: 1973

56. Lutheran University of Brazil

Brazil | Canoas

For Neuroscience

#114 in Latin America

#2181 in the World

Founded: 1972

57. Federal University of Mato Grosso do Sul

Brazil | Campo Grande

For Neuroscience

#115 in Latin America

#2214 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 15%
Founded: 1969

58. Federal University of Mato Grosso

Brazil | Cuiaba

For Neuroscience

#118 in Latin America

#2239 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 20%
Founded: 1970

59. University of Caxias do Sul

Brazil | Caxias do Sul

For Neuroscience

#119 in Latin America

#2247 in the World

Founded: 1967

60. Federal Rural University of Pernambuco

Brazil | Recife

For Neuroscience

#120 in Latin America

#2255 in the World

Founded: 1912

61. State University of Ponta Grossa

Brazil | Ponta Grossa

For Neuroscience

#124 in Latin America

#2306 in the World

Founded: 1970

62. Sao Francisco University

Brazil | Braganca Paulista

For Neuroscience

#125 in Latin America

#2343 in the World

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

63. Federal University of Maranhao

Brazil | Sao Luis

For Neuroscience

#126 in Latin America

#2353 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 10%
Founded: 1966

64. Pontifical Catholic University of Minas Gerais

Brazil | Belo Horizonte

For Neuroscience

#127 in Latin America

#2369 in the World

Founded: 1958

65. University of Passo Fundo

Brazil | Passo Fundo

For Neuroscience

#130 in Latin America

#2394 in the World

Founded: 1968

66. Federal University of Ouro Preto

Brazil | Ouro Preto

For Neuroscience

#132 in Latin America

#2396 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 15%
Founded: 1969

67. Federal University of Sao Joao del-Rei

Brazil | Sao Joao del-Rei

For Neuroscience

#134 in Latin America

#2449 in the World

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

68. Federal Rural University of Rio de Janeiro

Brazil | Seropedica

For Neuroscience

#139 in Latin America

#2517 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 27%
Founded: 1910

69. Federal University of Amazonas

Brazil | Manaus

For Neuroscience

#140 in Latin America

#2527 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 10%
Founded: 1909

70. Federal University of Campina Grande

Brazil | Campina Grande

For Neuroscience

#141 in Latin America

#2528 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 12%
Founded: 2002

71. Para State University

For Neuroscience

#142 in Latin America

#2558 in the World

Enrollment: 50,000
Founded: 1993

72. Federal University of Vale do Sao Francisco

Brazil | Petrolina

For Neuroscience

#157 in Latin America

#2939 in the World

Founded: 2002

73. University of Northern Parana

Brazil | Londrina

For Neuroscience

#158 in Latin America

#2945 in the World

Enrollment: 200,000
Founded: 1972

74. Western Parana State University

Brazil | Cascavel

For Neuroscience

#159 in Latin America

#2950 in the World

Founded: 1994

75. Catholic University of Brasilia

Brazil | Brasilia

For Neuroscience

#160 in Latin America

#2953 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 60%
Founded: 1974

76. State University of Southwest Bahia

Brazil | Vitoria da Conquista

For Neuroscience

#161 in Latin America

#2954 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 30%
Founded: 1980

77. University of Mogi das Cruzes

Brazil | Mogi das Cruzes

For Neuroscience

#165 in Latin America

#3093 in the World

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

78. Federal University of Grande Dourados

Brazil | Dourados

For Neuroscience

#180 in Latin America

#3260 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 10%
Founded: 2005

79. University of Paraiba Valley

Brazil | Sao Jose dos Campos

For Neuroscience

#181 in Latin America

#3263 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 33%
Founded: 1954

80. State University of Santa Cruz

Brazil | Ilheus

For Neuroscience

#185 in Latin America

#3294 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 20%
Founded: 1972

81. State University of Paraiba

Brazil | Campina Grande

For Neuroscience

#187 in Latin America

#3367 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 25%
Founded: 1966

82. Bahia State University

Brazil | Salvador

For Neuroscience

#188 in Latin America

#3371 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 9%
Founded: 1983

83. State University of Montes Claros

Brazil | Montes Claros

For Neuroscience

#194 in Latin America

#3455 in the World

Founded: 1962

84. Sao Judas Tadeu University

Brazil | Sao Paulo

For Neuroscience

#195 in Latin America

#3469 in the World

Enrollment: 12,000
Founded: 1971

85. Pontifical Catholic University of Goias

Brazil | Goiania

For Neuroscience

#196 in Latin America

#3473 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 85%
Founded: 1959

86. University of Taubate

Brazil | Taubate

For Neuroscience

#200 in Latin America

#3562 in the World

Founded: 1974

87. Feevale University

Brazil | Novo Hamburgo

For Neuroscience

#206 in Latin America

#3693 in the World

Founded: 1969

88. State University of Feira de Santana

Brazil | Feira de Santana

For Neuroscience

#207 in Latin America

#3694 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 16%
Founded: 1976

89. University of Taquari Valley

Brazil | Lajeado

For Neuroscience

#208 in Latin America

#3714 in the World

Founded: 1969

90. FUMEC University

Brazil | Belo Horizonte

For Neuroscience

#213 in Latin America

#3782 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 50%
Founded: 1965

91. University of Santa Cruz do Sul

Brazil | Santa Cruz do Sul

For Neuroscience

#218 in Latin America

#3809 in the World

Founded: 1993

92. Federal University of Tocantins

Brazil | Palmas

For Neuroscience

#219 in Latin America

#3817 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 10%
Founded: 2000

93. Regional Community University of Chapeco

Brazil | Chapeco

For Neuroscience

#220 in Latin America

#3830 in the World

Founded: 1970

94. Anhembi Morumbi University

Brazil | Sao Paulo

For Neuroscience

#222 in Latin America

#3856 in the World

Enrollment: 30,000
Founded: 1972

95. Positivo University

Brazil | Curitiba

For Neuroscience

#223 in Latin America

#3870 in the World

Enrollment: 18,000
Founded: 1988

96. Methodist University of Sao Paulo

Brazil | Sao Bernardo do Campo

For Neuroscience

#225 in Latin America

#3882 in the World

Founded: 1970

97. University of Franca

Brazil | Franca

For Neuroscience

#235 in Latin America

#4051 in the World

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

98. Catholic University Dom Bosco

Brazil | Campo Grande

For Neuroscience

#236 in Latin America

#4072 in the World

Founded: 1961

99. Minas Gerais State University

Brazil | Belo Horizonte

For Neuroscience

#243 in Latin America

#4179 in the World

Founded: 1989

100. Federal Rural University of the Semiarid Region

Brazil | Mossoro

For Neuroscience

#245 in Latin America

#4188 in the World

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

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.