Data Science in Sao Paulo: 6 Best universities Ranked 2025

Below is a list of best universities in Sao Paulo ranked based on their research performance in Data Science. A graph of 78.5K citations received by 3.2K academic papers made by 6 universities in Sao Paulo 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

For Data Science

#1 in Brazil

#1 in Latin America

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

2. Sao Paulo State University

For Data Science

#13 in Brazil

#19 in Latin America

Acceptance Rate: 35%
Founded: 1976

3. Federal University of Sao Paulo

For Data Science

#26 in Brazil

#39 in Latin America

Founded: 1933

4. Mackenzie Presbyterian University

For Data Science

#34 in Brazil

#50 in Latin America

Acceptance Rate: 50%
Founded: 1952

5. Nove de Julho University

For Data Science

#55 in Brazil

#97 in Latin America

Acceptance Rate: 50%
Founded: 1972

6. Pontifical Catholic University of Sao Paulo

For Data Science

#59 in Brazil

#110 in Latin America

Acceptance Rate: 50%
Founded: 1946

Universities for Data Science near Sao Paulo

Distance, km 📏 km	University	Country rank 🏆	City
15	Federal University of ABC	28	Santo Andre
93	State University of Campinas	4	Campinas
217	Federal University of Sao Carlos	15	Sao Carlos
302	Federal University of Lavras	10	Lavras
339	Federal University of Parana	12	Curitiba
339	Federal University of Technology - Parana	14	Curitiba
340	Pontifical Catholic University of Parana	22	Curitiba
353	Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro	11	Rio de Janeiro
357	Federal University of Rio de Janeiro	3	Rio de Janeiro
367	Fluminense Federal University	9	Niteroi