Best Universities for Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN) in Latin America

Updated: March 02, 2025

Ranking by academic field

Below is a list of best universities in Latin America ranked based on their research performance in Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN). A graph of 1.08M citations received by 130K academic papers made by 256 universities in Latin America 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 Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN)

#1 in Brazil

#5 in the World

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

2. Federal University of Sao Paulo

Brazil | Sao Paulo

For Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN)

#2 in Brazil

#25 in the World

Founded: 1933

3. State University of Campinas

Brazil | Campinas

For Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN)

#3 in Brazil

#33 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 15%
Founded: 1966

4. Sao Paulo State University

Brazil | Sao Paulo

For Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN)

#4 in Brazil

#59 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 35%
Founded: 1976

5. Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul

Brazil | Porto Alegre

For Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN)

#5 in Brazil

#62 in the World

Founded: 1934

6. Federal University of Minas Gerais

Brazil | Belo Horizonte

For Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN)

#6 in Brazil

#63 in the World

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

7. Federal University of Rio de Janeiro

Brazil | Rio de Janeiro

For Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN)

#7 in Brazil

#120 in the World

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

8. Brasil University

Brazil | Sao Paulo

For Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN)

#8 in Brazil

#147 in the World

Enrollment: 15,000
Founded: 1989

9. Federal University of Ceara

Brazil | Fortaleza

For Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN)

#9 in Brazil

#151 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 10%
Founded: 1954

10. University of the State of Rio de Janeiro

Brazil | Rio de Janeiro

For Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN)

#10 in Brazil

#154 in the World

Founded: 1950

11. Federal University of Pelotas

Brazil | Pelotas

For Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN)

#11 in Brazil

#161 in the World

Founded: 1969

12. Federal University of Bahia

Brazil | Salvador

For Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN)

#12 in Brazil

#170 in the World

Founded: 1946

13. University of Chile

Chile | Santiago

For Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN)

#1 in Chile

#183 in the World

Founded: 1842

14. University of Brasilia

Brazil | Brasilia

For Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN)

#13 in Brazil

#201 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 10%
Founded: 1962

15. Federal University of Pernambuco

Brazil | Recife

For Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN)

#14 in Brazil

#203 in the World

Founded: 1946

16. University of Ribeirao Preto

Brazil | Ribeirao Preto

For Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN)

#15 in Brazil

#209 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 58%
Founded: 1924

17. Federal University of Parana

Brazil | Curitiba

For Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN)

#16 in Brazil

#218 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 15%
Founded: 1912

18. Fluminense Federal University

Brazil | Niteroi

For Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN)

#17 in Brazil

#221 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 15%
Founded: 1960

19. Pontifical Catholic University of Chile

Chile | Santiago

For Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN)

#2 in Chile

#235 in the World

Enrollment: 33,971
Founded: 1888

20. Federal University of Santa Maria

Brazil | Santa Maria

For Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN)

#18 in Brazil

#239 in the World

Founded: 1960

21. Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte

Brazil | Natal

For Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN)

#19 in Brazil

#244 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 14%
Founded: 1958

22. Federal University of Santa Catarina

Brazil | Florianopolis

For Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN)

#20 in Brazil

#245 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 15%
Founded: 1960

23. Federal University of Goias

Brazil | Goiania

For Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN)

#21 in Brazil

#252 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 12%
Founded: 1960

24. State University of Londrina

Brazil | Londrina

For Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN)

#22 in Brazil

#255 in the World

Founded: 1970

25. Federal University of Maranhao

Brazil | Sao Luis

For Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN)

#23 in Brazil

#281 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 10%
Founded: 1966

26. State University of Maringa

Brazil | Maringa

For Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN)

#24 in Brazil

#289 in the World

Founded: 1970

27. Cayetano Heredia Peruvian University

Peru | Lima

For Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN)

#1 in Peru

#301 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 50%
Enrollment: 16,000
Founded: 1961

28. University of Antioquia

Colombia | Medellin

For Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN)

#1 in Colombia

#303 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 10%
Founded: 1803

29. Federal University of Juiz de Fora

Brazil | Juiz de Fora

For Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN)

#25 in Brazil

#310 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 16%
Founded: 1960

30. University of Pernambuco

Brazil | Recife

For Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN)

#26 in Brazil

#312 in the World

Founded: 1990

31. Federal University of Piaui

Brazil | Teresina

For Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN)

#27 in Brazil

#314 in the World

Founded: 1973

32. Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul

Brazil | Porto Alegre

For Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN)

#28 in Brazil

#322 in the World

Founded: 1948

33. Federal University of Sergipe

Brazil | Sao Cristovao

For Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN)

#29 in Brazil

#334 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 10%
Founded: 1963

34. Federal University of Espirito Santo

Brazil | Vitoria

For Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN)

#30 in Brazil

#347 in the World

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

35. National Autonomous University of Mexico

Mexico | Mexico City

For Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN)

#1 in Mexico

#373 in the World

Enrollment: 360,883
Founded: 1551

36. Federal University of Paraiba

Brazil | Joao Pessoa

For Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN)

#31 in Brazil

#375 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 10%
Founded: 1955

37. Federal University of Para

Brazil | Belem

For Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN)

#32 in Brazil

#379 in the World

Founded: 1957

38. Rio de Janeiro State Federal University

Brazil | Rio de Janeiro

For Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN)

#33 in Brazil

#395 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 15%
Founded: 1969

39. University of Buenos Aires

Argentina | Buenos Aires

For Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN)

#1 in Argentina

#403 in the World

Enrollment: 262,932
Founded: 1821

40. Pontifical Catholic University of Sao Paulo

Brazil | Sao Paulo

For Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN)

#34 in Brazil

#406 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 50%
Founded: 1946

41. Federal University of Mato Grosso

Brazil | Cuiaba

For Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN)

#35 in Brazil

#410 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 20%
Founded: 1970

42. University Institute of the Italian Hospital

Argentina | Buenos Aires

For Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN)

#2 in Argentina

#423 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 37%
Founded: 2000

43. Federal University of Mato Grosso do Sul

Brazil | Campo Grande

For Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN)

#36 in Brazil

#424 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 15%
Founded: 1969

44. National Major San Marcos University

Peru | Lima

For Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN)

#2 in Peru

#429 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 10%
Enrollment: 32,399
Founded: 1551

45. Federal University of Vicosa

Brazil | Vicosa

For Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN)

#37 in Brazil

#431 in the World

Founded: 1922

46. Federal University of Uberlandia

Brazil | Uberlandia

For Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN)

#38 in Brazil

#439 in the World

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

47. Lutheran University of Brazil

Brazil | Canoas

For Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN)

#39 in Brazil

#443 in the World

Founded: 1972

48. University of Fortaleza

Brazil | Fortaleza

For Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN)

#40 in Brazil

#452 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 50%
Founded: 1973

49. Pontifical Catholic University of Parana

Brazil | Curitiba

For Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN)

#41 in Brazil

#456 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 80%
Founded: 1959

50. Federal University of Alagoas

Brazil | Maceio

For Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN)

#42 in Brazil

#473 in the World

Founded: 1961

51. National University of Colombia

Colombia | Bogota

For Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN)

#2 in Colombia

#475 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 10%
Enrollment: 54,284
Founded: 1867

52. University of the Valley

Colombia | Cali

For Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN)

#3 in Colombia

#483 in the World

Founded: 1945

53. University of Caxias do Sul

Brazil | Caxias do Sul

For Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN)

#43 in Brazil

#496 in the World

Founded: 1967

54. Federal University of Health Sciences, Porto Alegre

Brazil | Porto Alegre

For Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN)

#44 in Brazil

#499 in the World

Founded: 1953

55. State University of Ceara

Brazil | Fortaleza

For Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN)

#45 in Brazil

#502 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 15%
Founded: 1975

56. State University of Feira de Santana

Brazil | Feira de Santana

For Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN)

#46 in Brazil

#519 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 16%
Founded: 1976

57. State University of Montes Claros

Brazil | Montes Claros

For Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN)

#47 in Brazil

#527 in the World

Founded: 1962

58. Federal Foundation University of Rio Grande

Brazil | Rio Grande

For Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN)

#48 in Brazil

#543 in the World

Founded: 1969

59. Federal University of Campina Grande

Brazil | Campina Grande

For Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN)

#49 in Brazil

#551 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 12%
Founded: 2002

60. Para State University

Brazil | Belem

For Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN)

#50 in Brazil

#552 in the World

Enrollment: 50,000
Founded: 1993

61. Federal University of Sao Carlos

Brazil | Sao Carlos

For Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN)

#51 in Brazil

#570 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 9%
Founded: 1968

62. Western Parana State University

Brazil | Cascavel

For Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN)

#52 in Brazil

#577 in the World

Founded: 1994

63. National University of Asuncion

Paraguay | Asuncion

For Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN)

#1 in Paraguay

#587 in the World

Enrollment: 55,362
Founded: 1889

64. Pontifical Javeriana University

Colombia | Bogota

For Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN)

#4 in Colombia

#595 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 40%
Founded: 1623

65. Federal University of Amazonas

Brazil | Manaus

For Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN)

#53 in Brazil

#610 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 10%
Founded: 1909

66. State University of Paraiba

Brazil | Campina Grande

For Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN)

#54 in Brazil

#612 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 25%
Founded: 1966

67. Pontifical Catholic University of Campinas

Brazil | Campinas

For Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN)

#55 in Brazil

#613 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 60%
Founded: 1941

68. University of the Rio dos Sinos Valley

Brazil | Sao Leopoldo

For Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN)

#56 in Brazil

#617 in the World

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

69. Catholic University of Pelotas

Brazil | Pelotas

For Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN)

#57 in Brazil

#620 in the World

Founded: 1960

70. Santa Catarina State University

Brazil | Florianopolis

For Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN)

#58 in Brazil

#640 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 70%
Founded: 1965

71. Catholic University of Brasilia

Brazil | Brasilia

For Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN)

#59 in Brazil

#645 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 60%
Founded: 1974

72. Nove de Julho University

Brazil | Sao Paulo

For Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN)

#60 in Brazil

#646 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 50%
Founded: 1972

73. Autonomous University of Nuevo Leon

Mexico | San Nicolas de los Garza

For Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN)

#2 in Mexico

#652 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 80%
Founded: 1933

74. Pontifical Catholic University of Minas Gerais

Brazil | Belo Horizonte

For Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN)

#61 in Brazil

#653 in the World

Founded: 1958

75. University of the Republic

Uruguay | Montevideo

For Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN)

#1 in Uruguay

#689 in the World

Enrollment: 209,129
Founded: 1833

76. Industrial University of Santander

Colombia | Bucaramanga

For Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN)

#5 in Colombia

#703 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 30%
Founded: 1948

77. University of Passo Fundo

Brazil | Passo Fundo

For Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN)

#62 in Brazil

#739 in the World

Founded: 1968

78. Central University of Venezuela

Venezuela | Caracas

For Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN)

#1 in Venezuela

#752 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 10%
Founded: 1721

79. Catholic University of Santiago de Guayaquil

Ecuador | Guayaquil

For Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN)

#1 in Ecuador

#755 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 70%
Founded: 1962

80. University of Cartagena

Colombia | Cartagena

For Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN)

#6 in Colombia

#763 in the World

Founded: 1827

81. University of Taubate

Brazil | Taubate

For Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN)

#63 in Brazil

#775 in the World

Founded: 1974

82. Pontifical Catholic University of Goias

Brazil | Goiania

For Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN)

#64 in Brazil

#779 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 85%
Founded: 1959

83. El Rosario University

Colombia | Bogota

For Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN)

#7 in Colombia

#783 in the World

Enrollment: 13,226
Founded: 1653

84. Pontificia Bolivariana University

Colombia | Medellin

For Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN)

#8 in Colombia

#785 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 50%
Founded: 1937

85. University of La Frontera

Chile | Temuco

For Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN)

#3 in Chile

#800 in the World

Founded: 1981

86. University of Medical Sciences, Costa Rica

Costa Rica | San Jose

For Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN)

#1 in Costa Rica

#807 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 30%
Founded: 1999

87. University of Zulia

Venezuela | Maracaibo

For Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN)

#2 in Venezuela

#816 in the World

Founded: 1891

88. Sao Francisco University

Brazil | Braganca Paulista

For Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN)

#65 in Brazil

#823 in the World

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

89. Bahia State University

Brazil | Salvador

For Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN)

#66 in Brazil

#825 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 9%
Founded: 1983

90. State University of Southwest Bahia

Brazil | Vitoria da Conquista

For Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN)

#67 in Brazil

#831 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 30%
Founded: 1980

91. Federal Rural University of Pernambuco

Brazil | Recife

For Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN)

#68 in Brazil

#837 in the World

Founded: 1912

92. Federal University of Sao Joao del-Rei

Brazil | Sao Joao del-Rei

For Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN)

#69 in Brazil

#838 in the World

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

93. University of the West Indies, Mona

Jamaica | Mona

For Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN)

#1 in Jamaica

#841 in the World

Enrollment: 49,092
Founded: 1948

94. National Polytechnic Institute

Mexico | Mexico City

For Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN)

#3 in Mexico

#845 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 35%
Enrollment: 170,000
Founded: 1936

95. Federal University of Alfenas

Brazil | Alfenas

For Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN)

#70 in Brazil

#848 in the World

Founded: 1914

96. State University of Piaui

Brazil | Teresina

For Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN)

#71 in Brazil

#870 in the World

Founded: 1988

97. University of Franca

Brazil | Franca

For Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN)

#72 in Brazil

#872 in the World

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

98. University of the Extreme South of Santa Catarina

Brazil | Criciuma

For Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN)

#73 in Brazil

#873 in the World

Founded: 1968

99. State University of Ponta Grossa

Brazil | Ponta Grossa

For Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN)

#74 in Brazil

#875 in the World

Founded: 1970

100. Federal University of Tocantins

Brazil | Palmas

For Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN)

#75 in Brazil

#886 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 10%
Founded: 2000

Medicine subfields in Latin America

Anatomy and Physiology310

Anesthesiology216

Audiology74

Bioethics/Medical Ethics72

Biomedical Engineering83

Cardiology209

Clinical Psychology218

Cosmetology40

Critical Care Nursing170

Gastroenterology and Hepatology182

Gerontology210

Health Science255

Healthcare Management (MHA)173

Occupational Therapy54

Oncology and Cancer research239

Ophthalmology80

Optometry33

Orthodontics159

Paramedicine and Emergency medicine148

Radiology and Nuclear medicine301

Respiratory Therapy58

Social Work27

Sonography and Ultrasound35

Sports / Exercise science105