80 Best universities for Gastroenterology and Hepatology in Brazil

Updated: March 02, 2025

Ranking by academic field

Below is a list of best universities in Brazil ranked based on their research performance in Gastroenterology and Hepatology. A graph of 796K citations received by 40.7K academic papers made by 80 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 Gastroenterology and Hepatology

#1 in Latin America

#62 in the World

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

2. Federal University of Sao Paulo

Brazil | Sao Paulo

For Gastroenterology and Hepatology

#2 in Latin America

#189 in the World

Founded: 1933

3. State University of Campinas

Brazil | Campinas

For Gastroenterology and Hepatology

#3 in Latin America

#232 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 15%
Founded: 1966

4. Federal University of Minas Gerais

Brazil | Belo Horizonte

For Gastroenterology and Hepatology

#5 in Latin America

#281 in the World

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

5. Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul

Brazil | Porto Alegre

For Gastroenterology and Hepatology

#7 in Latin America

#347 in the World

Founded: 1934

6. Sao Paulo State University

Brazil | Sao Paulo

For Gastroenterology and Hepatology

#8 in Latin America

#349 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 35%
Founded: 1976

7. Federal University of Rio de Janeiro

Brazil | Rio de Janeiro

For Gastroenterology and Hepatology

#11 in Latin America

#414 in the World

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

8. Federal University of Ceara

Brazil | Fortaleza

For Gastroenterology and Hepatology

#12 in Latin America

#476 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 10%
Founded: 1954

9. Federal University of Bahia

Brazil | Salvador

For Gastroenterology and Hepatology

#13 in Latin America

#537 in the World

Founded: 1946

10. Federal University of Parana

Brazil | Curitiba

For Gastroenterology and Hepatology

#15 in Latin America

#584 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 15%
Founded: 1912

11. University of the State of Rio de Janeiro

Brazil | Rio de Janeiro

For Gastroenterology and Hepatology

#16 in Latin America

#597 in the World

Founded: 1950

12. Federal University of Pernambuco

Brazil | Recife

For Gastroenterology and Hepatology

#19 in Latin America

#677 in the World

Founded: 1946

13. Federal University of Santa Catarina

Brazil | Florianopolis

For Gastroenterology and Hepatology

#23 in Latin America

#727 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 15%
Founded: 1960

14. Fluminense Federal University

Brazil | Niteroi

For Gastroenterology and Hepatology

#25 in Latin America

#752 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 15%
Founded: 1960

15. State University of Londrina

Brazil | Londrina

For Gastroenterology and Hepatology

#26 in Latin America

#763 in the World

Founded: 1970

16. Federal University of Goias

Brazil | Goiania

For Gastroenterology and Hepatology

#27 in Latin America

#796 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 12%
Founded: 1960

17. Federal University of Santa Maria

Brazil | Santa Maria

For Gastroenterology and Hepatology

#30 in Latin America

#828 in the World

Founded: 1960

18. University of Brasilia

Brazil | Brasilia

For Gastroenterology and Hepatology

#32 in Latin America

#834 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 10%
Founded: 1962

19. Federal University of Health Sciences, Porto Alegre

Brazil | Porto Alegre

For Gastroenterology and Hepatology

#33 in Latin America

#851 in the World

Founded: 1953

20. Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul

Brazil | Porto Alegre

For Gastroenterology and Hepatology

#36 in Latin America

#880 in the World

Founded: 1948

21. Federal University of Juiz de Fora

Brazil | Juiz de Fora

For Gastroenterology and Hepatology

#37 in Latin America

#897 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 16%
Founded: 1960

22. Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte

Brazil | Natal

For Gastroenterology and Hepatology

#38 in Latin America

#909 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 14%
Founded: 1958

23. University of Ribeirao Preto

Brazil | Ribeirao Preto

For Gastroenterology and Hepatology

#39 in Latin America

#937 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 58%
Founded: 1924

24. Federal University of Uberlandia

Brazil | Uberlandia

For Gastroenterology and Hepatology

#40 in Latin America

#946 in the World

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

25. Sao Francisco University

Brazil | Braganca Paulista

For Gastroenterology and Hepatology

#41 in Latin America

#965 in the World

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

26. Pontifical Catholic University of Parana

Brazil | Curitiba

For Gastroenterology and Hepatology

#42 in Latin America

#966 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 80%
Founded: 1959

27. Federal University of Paraiba

Brazil | Joao Pessoa

For Gastroenterology and Hepatology

#44 in Latin America

#986 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 10%
Founded: 1955

28. Federal University of Pelotas

Brazil | Pelotas

For Gastroenterology and Hepatology

#45 in Latin America

#989 in the World

Founded: 1969

29. Federal University of Piaui

Brazil | Teresina

For Gastroenterology and Hepatology

#47 in Latin America

#994 in the World

Founded: 1973

30. Federal University of Para

Brazil | Belem

For Gastroenterology and Hepatology

#48 in Latin America

#996 in the World

Founded: 1957

31. State University of Maringa

Brazil | Maringa

For Gastroenterology and Hepatology

#49 in Latin America

#1001 in the World

Founded: 1970

32. Federal University of Vicosa

Brazil | Vicosa

For Gastroenterology and Hepatology

#51 in Latin America

#1013 in the World

Founded: 1922

33. Federal University of Mato Grosso

Brazil | Cuiaba

For Gastroenterology and Hepatology

#52 in Latin America

#1017 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 20%
Founded: 1970

34. Federal University of Espirito Santo

Brazil | Vitoria

For Gastroenterology and Hepatology

#56 in Latin America

#1053 in the World

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

35. Brasil University

Brazil | Sao Paulo

For Gastroenterology and Hepatology

#58 in Latin America

#1080 in the World

Enrollment: 15,000
Founded: 1989

36. Federal University of Maranhao

Brazil | Sao Luis

For Gastroenterology and Hepatology

#60 in Latin America

#1091 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 10%
Founded: 1966

37. University of Pernambuco

Brazil | Recife

For Gastroenterology and Hepatology

#61 in Latin America

#1099 in the World

Founded: 1990

38. Pontifical Catholic University of Sao Paulo

Brazil | Sao Paulo

For Gastroenterology and Hepatology

#63 in Latin America

#1124 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 50%
Founded: 1946

39. Federal University of Alagoas

Brazil | Maceio

For Gastroenterology and Hepatology

#66 in Latin America

#1140 in the World

Founded: 1961

40. Federal University of Sergipe

Brazil | Sao Cristovao

For Gastroenterology and Hepatology

#67 in Latin America

#1152 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 10%
Founded: 1963

41. Lutheran University of Brazil

Brazil | Canoas

For Gastroenterology and Hepatology

#68 in Latin America

#1163 in the World

Founded: 1972

42. Federal University of Sao Carlos

Brazil | Sao Carlos

For Gastroenterology and Hepatology

#69 in Latin America

#1174 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 9%
Founded: 1968

43. Federal University of Mato Grosso do Sul

Brazil | Campo Grande

For Gastroenterology and Hepatology

#74 in Latin America

#1252 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 15%
Founded: 1969

44. State University of Ceara

Brazil | Fortaleza

For Gastroenterology and Hepatology

#75 in Latin America

#1303 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 15%
Founded: 1975

45. University of Fortaleza

Brazil | Fortaleza

For Gastroenterology and Hepatology

#79 in Latin America

#1386 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 50%
Founded: 1973

46. Federal Foundation University of Rio Grande

Brazil | Rio Grande

For Gastroenterology and Hepatology

#82 in Latin America

#1401 in the World

Founded: 1969

47. Pontifical Catholic University of Campinas

Brazil | Campinas

For Gastroenterology and Hepatology

#88 in Latin America

#1438 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 60%
Founded: 1941

48. University of Passo Fundo

Brazil | Passo Fundo

For Gastroenterology and Hepatology

#90 in Latin America

#1470 in the World

Founded: 1968

49. Federal University of Amazonas

Brazil | Manaus

For Gastroenterology and Hepatology

#91 in Latin America

#1471 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 10%
Founded: 1909

50. Nove de Julho University

Brazil | Sao Paulo

For Gastroenterology and Hepatology

#95 in Latin America

#1504 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 50%
Founded: 1972

51. Federal University of Ouro Preto

Brazil | Ouro Preto

For Gastroenterology and Hepatology

#96 in Latin America

#1507 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 15%
Founded: 1969

52. Rio de Janeiro State Federal University

Brazil | Rio de Janeiro

For Gastroenterology and Hepatology

#97 in Latin America

#1516 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 15%
Founded: 1969

53. Bahia State University

Brazil | Salvador

For Gastroenterology and Hepatology

#100 in Latin America

#1578 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 9%
Founded: 1983

54. State University of Ponta Grossa

Brazil | Ponta Grossa

For Gastroenterology and Hepatology

#101 in Latin America

#1588 in the World

Founded: 1970

55. Federal University of Campina Grande

Brazil | Campina Grande

For Gastroenterology and Hepatology

#102 in Latin America

#1592 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 12%
Founded: 2002

56. Santa Catarina State University

Brazil | Florianopolis

For Gastroenterology and Hepatology

#105 in Latin America

#1617 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 70%
Founded: 1965

57. Catholic University of Brasilia

Brazil | Brasilia

For Gastroenterology and Hepatology

#108 in Latin America

#1643 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 60%
Founded: 1974

58. State University of Montes Claros

Brazil | Montes Claros

For Gastroenterology and Hepatology

#109 in Latin America

#1647 in the World

Founded: 1962

59. University of Taubate

Brazil | Taubate

For Gastroenterology and Hepatology

#114 in Latin America

#1676 in the World

Founded: 1974

60. University of Caxias do Sul

Brazil | Caxias do Sul

For Gastroenterology and Hepatology

#115 in Latin America

#1679 in the World

Founded: 1967

61. Western Parana State University

Brazil | Cascavel

For Gastroenterology and Hepatology

#117 in Latin America

#1694 in the World

Founded: 1994

62. Federal Rural University of Pernambuco

Brazil | Recife

For Gastroenterology and Hepatology

#119 in Latin America

#1703 in the World

Founded: 1912

63. Para State University

Brazil | Belem

For Gastroenterology and Hepatology

#121 in Latin America

#1760 in the World

Enrollment: 50,000
Founded: 1993

64. Positivo University

Brazil | Curitiba

For Gastroenterology and Hepatology

#129 in Latin America

#1839 in the World

Enrollment: 18,000
Founded: 1988

65. Pontifical Catholic University of Goias

Brazil | Goiania

For Gastroenterology and Hepatology

#132 in Latin America

#1849 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 85%
Founded: 1959

66. University of Franca

Brazil | Franca

For Gastroenterology and Hepatology

#144 in Latin America

#1932 in the World

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

67. Federal University of Alfenas

Brazil | Alfenas

For Gastroenterology and Hepatology

#145 in Latin America

#1944 in the World

Founded: 1914

68. Federal Rural University of Rio de Janeiro

Brazil | Seropedica

For Gastroenterology and Hepatology

#146 in Latin America

#1959 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 27%
Founded: 1910

69. Federal University of Lavras

Brazil | Lavras

For Gastroenterology and Hepatology

#147 in Latin America

#1965 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 16%
Founded: 1908

70. Pontifical Catholic University of Minas Gerais

Brazil | Belo Horizonte

For Gastroenterology and Hepatology

#148 in Latin America

#1982 in the World

Founded: 1958

71. Feevale University

Brazil | Novo Hamburgo

For Gastroenterology and Hepatology

#150 in Latin America

#1996 in the World

Founded: 1969

72. Federal University of Sao Joao del-Rei

Brazil | Sao Joao del-Rei

For Gastroenterology and Hepatology

#157 in Latin America

#2047 in the World

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

73. State University of Paraiba

Brazil | Campina Grande

For Gastroenterology and Hepatology

#158 in Latin America

#2050 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 25%
Founded: 1966

74. State University of Feira de Santana

Brazil | Feira de Santana

For Gastroenterology and Hepatology

#161 in Latin America

#2072 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 16%
Founded: 1976

75. Catholic University of Pelotas

Brazil | Pelotas

For Gastroenterology and Hepatology

#162 in Latin America

#2073 in the World

Founded: 1960

76. State University of Santa Cruz

Brazil | Ilheus

For Gastroenterology and Hepatology

#165 in Latin America

#2127 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 20%
Founded: 1972

77. Salvador University

Brazil | Salvador

For Gastroenterology and Hepatology

#169 in Latin America

#2164 in the World

Founded: 1997

78. Federal University of Tocantins

Brazil | Palmas

For Gastroenterology and Hepatology

#170 in Latin America

#2165 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 10%
Founded: 2000

79. Federal University of Vale do Sao Francisco

Brazil | Petrolina

For Gastroenterology and Hepatology

#175 in Latin America

#2205 in the World

Founded: 2002

80. Mackenzie Presbyterian University

Brazil | Sao Paulo

For Gastroenterology and Hepatology

#176 in Latin America

#2216 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 50%
Founded: 1952

The best cities to study Gastroenterology and Hepatology in Brazil based on the number of universities and their ranks are Sao Paulo, Campinas, Belo Horizonte, and Porto Alegre.