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

Updated: March 15, 2026

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 1.14M citations received by 132K academic papers made by 261 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

#24 in the World

Founded: 1933

3. State University of Campinas

Brazil | Campinas

For Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN)

#3 in Brazil

#32 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 15%
Founded: 1966

4. Federal University of Minas Gerais

Brazil | Belo Horizonte

For Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN)

#4 in Brazil

#58 in the World

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

5. Sao Paulo State University

Brazil | Sao Paulo

For Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN)

#5 in Brazil

#59 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 35%
Founded: 1976

6. Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul

Brazil | Porto Alegre

For Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN)

#6 in Brazil

#62 in the World

Founded: 1934

7. Federal University of Rio de Janeiro

Brazil | Rio de Janeiro

For Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN)

#7 in Brazil

#122 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

#146 in the World

Enrollment: 15,000
Founded: 1989

9. Federal University of Ceara

Brazil | Fortaleza

For Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN)

#9 in Brazil

#152 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

#163 in the World

Founded: 1969

12. Federal University of Bahia

Brazil | Salvador

For Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN)

#12 in Brazil

#172 in the World

Founded: 1946

13. University of Chile

Chile | Santiago

For Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN)

#1 in Chile

#185 in the World

Founded: 1842

14. University of Brasilia

Brazil | Brasilia

For Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN)

#13 in Brazil

#202 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 10%
Founded: 1962

15. Federal University of Pernambuco

Brazil | Recife

For Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN)

#14 in Brazil

#204 in the World

Founded: 1946

16. University of Ribeirao Preto

Brazil | Ribeirao Preto

For Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN)

#15 in Brazil

#206 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 58%
Founded: 1924

17. Fluminense Federal University

Brazil | Niteroi

For Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN)

#16 in Brazil

#220 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 15%
Founded: 1960

18. Federal University of Parana

Brazil | Curitiba

For Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN)

#17 in Brazil

#224 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 15%
Founded: 1912

19. Pontifical Catholic University of Chile

Chile | Santiago

For Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN)

#2 in Chile

#241 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

#243 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

#247 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 15%
Founded: 1960

23. Federal University of Goias

Brazil | Goiania

For Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN)

#21 in Brazil

#256 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 12%
Founded: 1960

24. State University of Londrina

Brazil | Londrina

For Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN)

#22 in Brazil

#258 in the World

Founded: 1970

25. Federal University of Maranhao

Brazil | Sao Luis

For Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN)

#23 in Brazil

#284 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 10%
Founded: 1966

26. State University of Maringa

Brazil | Maringa

For Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN)

#24 in Brazil

#291 in the World

Founded: 1970

27. Cayetano Heredia Peruvian University

Peru | Lima

For Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN)

#1 in Peru

#304 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

#305 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

#307 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 16%
Founded: 1960

30. Federal University of Piaui

Brazil | Teresina

For Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN)

#26 in Brazil

#309 in the World

Founded: 1973

31. University of Pernambuco

Brazil | Recife

For Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN)

#27 in Brazil

#314 in the World

Founded: 1990

32. Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul

Brazil | Porto Alegre

For Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN)

#28 in Brazil

#326 in the World

Founded: 1948

33. Federal University of Sergipe

Brazil | Sao Cristovao

For Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN)

#29 in Brazil

#335 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

#345 in the World

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

35. 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

36. National Autonomous University of Mexico

Mexico | Mexico City

For Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN)

#1 in Mexico

#379 in the World

Enrollment: 360,883
Founded: 1551

37. Federal University of Para

Brazil | Belem

For Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN)

#32 in Brazil

#387 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

#397 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

#406 in the World

Enrollment: 262,932
Founded: 1821

40. Federal University of Mato Grosso

Brazil | Cuiaba

For Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN)

#34 in Brazil

#419 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 20%
Founded: 1970

41. Pontifical Catholic University of Sao Paulo

Brazil | Sao Paulo

For Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN)

#35 in Brazil

#422 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 50%
Founded: 1946

42. University Institute of the Italian Hospital

Argentina | Buenos Aires

For Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN)

#2 in Argentina

#427 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

#429 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

#440 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

#442 in the World

Founded: 1922

46. Federal University of Uberlandia

Brazil | Uberlandia

For Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN)

#38 in Brazil

#447 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

#454 in the World

Founded: 1972

48. University of Fortaleza

Brazil | Fortaleza

For Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN)

#40 in Brazil

#460 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

#464 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 80%
Founded: 1959

50. Federal University of Alagoas

Brazil | Maceio

For Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN)

#42 in Brazil

#477 in the World

Founded: 1961

51. National University of Colombia

Colombia | Bogota

For Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN)

#2 in Colombia

#481 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

#495 in the World

Founded: 1945

53. Federal University of Health Sciences, Porto Alegre

Brazil | Porto Alegre

For Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN)

#43 in Brazil

#498 in the World

Founded: 1953

54. University of Caxias do Sul

Brazil | Caxias do Sul

For Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN)

#44 in Brazil

#502 in the World

Founded: 1967

55. State University of Ceara

Brazil | Fortaleza

For Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN)

#45 in Brazil

#504 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 15%
Founded: 1975

56. State University of Montes Claros

Brazil | Montes Claros

For Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN)

#46 in Brazil

#529 in the World

Founded: 1962

57. State University of Feira de Santana

Brazil | Feira de Santana

For Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN)

#47 in Brazil

#530 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 16%
Founded: 1976

58. Para State University

Brazil | Belem

For Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN)

#48 in Brazil

#543 in the World

Enrollment: 50,000
Founded: 1993

59. Federal Foundation University of Rio Grande

Brazil | Rio Grande

For Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN)

#49 in Brazil

#555 in the World

Founded: 1969

60. Federal University of Campina Grande

Brazil | Campina Grande

For Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN)

#50 in Brazil

#559 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 12%
Founded: 2002

61. Western Parana State University

Brazil | Cascavel

For Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN)

#51 in Brazil

#568 in the World

Founded: 1994

62. Federal University of Sao Carlos

Brazil | Sao Carlos

For Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN)

#52 in Brazil

#575 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 9%
Founded: 1968

63. National University of Asuncion

Paraguay | Asuncion

For Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN)

#1 in Paraguay

#592 in the World

Enrollment: 55,362
Founded: 1889

64. Pontifical Javeriana University

Colombia | Bogota

For Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN)

#4 in Colombia

#602 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 40%
Founded: 1623

65. Federal University of Amazonas

Brazil | Manaus

For Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN)

#53 in Brazil

#616 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 10%
Founded: 1909

66. University of the Rio dos Sinos Valley

Brazil | Sao Leopoldo

For Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN)

#54 in Brazil

#621 in the World

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

67. State University of Paraiba

Brazil | Campina Grande

For Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN)

#55 in Brazil

#622 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 25%
Founded: 1966

68. Pontifical Catholic University of Campinas

Brazil | Campinas

For Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN)

#56 in Brazil

#623 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 60%
Founded: 1941

69. Catholic University of Pelotas

Brazil | Pelotas

For Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN)

#57 in Brazil

#627 in the World

Founded: 1960

70. Santa Catarina State University

Brazil | Florianopolis

For Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN)

#58 in Brazil

#652 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 70%
Founded: 1965

71. Nove de Julho University

Brazil | Sao Paulo

For Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN)

#59 in Brazil

#654 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 50%
Founded: 1972

72. Autonomous University of Nuevo Leon

Mexico | San Nicolas de los Garza

For Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN)

#2 in Mexico

#658 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 80%
Founded: 1933

73. Catholic University of Brasilia

Brazil | Brasilia

For Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN)

#60 in Brazil

#663 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 60%
Founded: 1974

74. Pontifical Catholic University of Minas Gerais

Brazil | Belo Horizonte

For Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN)

#61 in Brazil

#665 in the World

Founded: 1958

75. University of the Republic

Uruguay | Montevideo

For Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN)

#1 in Uruguay

#698 in the World

Enrollment: 209,129
Founded: 1833

76. Industrial University of Santander

Colombia | Bucaramanga

For Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN)

#5 in Colombia

#719 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

#743 in the World

Founded: 1968

78. Catholic University of Santiago de Guayaquil

Ecuador | Guayaquil

For Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN)

#1 in Ecuador

#766 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 70%
Founded: 1962

79. University of Cartagena

Colombia | Cartagena

For Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN)

#6 in Colombia

#769 in the World

Founded: 1827

80. Central University of Venezuela

Venezuela | Caracas

For Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN)

#1 in Venezuela

#774 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 10%
Founded: 1721

81. University of Taubate

Brazil | Taubate

For Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN)

#63 in Brazil

#784 in the World

Founded: 1974

82. Pontifical Catholic University of Goias

Brazil | Goiania

For Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN)

#64 in Brazil

#786 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 85%
Founded: 1959

83. El Rosario University

Colombia | Bogota

For Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN)

#7 in Colombia

#791 in the World

Enrollment: 13,226
Founded: 1653

84. Pontificia Bolivariana University

Colombia | Medellin

For Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN)

#8 in Colombia

#795 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 50%
Founded: 1937

85. University of Medical Sciences, Costa Rica

Costa Rica | San Jose

For Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN)

#1 in Costa Rica

#810 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 30%
Founded: 1999

86. University of La Frontera

Chile | Temuco

For Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN)

#3 in Chile

#813 in the World

Founded: 1981

87. Bahia State University

Brazil | Salvador

For Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN)

#65 in Brazil

#826 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 9%
Founded: 1983

88. Sao Francisco University

Brazil | Braganca Paulista

For Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN)

#66 in Brazil

#828 in the World

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

89. University of Zulia

Venezuela | Maracaibo

For Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN)

#2 in Venezuela

#829 in the World

Founded: 1891

90. Federal University of Sao Joao del-Rei

Brazil | Sao Joao del-Rei

For Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN)

#67 in Brazil

#830 in the World

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

91. Federal University of Alfenas

Brazil | Alfenas

For Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN)

#68 in Brazil

#841 in the World

Founded: 1914

92. 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

93. Federal Rural University of Pernambuco

Brazil | Recife

For Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN)

#69 in Brazil

#849 in the World

Founded: 1912

94. State University of Southwest Bahia

Brazil | Vitoria da Conquista

For Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN)

#70 in Brazil

#854 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 30%
Founded: 1980

95. State University of Ponta Grossa

Brazil | Ponta Grossa

For Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN)

#71 in Brazil

#858 in the World

Founded: 1970

96. University of the West Indies, Mona

Jamaica | Mona

For Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN)

#1 in Jamaica

#862 in the World

Enrollment: 49,092
Founded: 1948

97. State University of Piaui

Brazil | Teresina

For Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN)

#72 in Brazil

#873 in the World

Founded: 1988

98. University of Franca

Brazil | Franca

For Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN)

#73 in Brazil

#884 in the World

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

99. Paranaense University

Brazil | Umuarama

For Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN)

#74 in Brazil

#888 in the World

Founded: 1972

100. Federal University of Tocantins

Brazil | Palmas

For Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN)

#75 in Brazil

#889 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 10%
Founded: 2000

Medicine subfields in Latin America

Anatomy and Physiology311

Anesthesiology220

Audiology80

Bioethics/Medical Ethics74

Biomedical Engineering84

Cardiology216

Clinical Psychology221

Cosmetology38

Critical Care Nursing177

Gastroenterology and Hepatology185

Gerontology215

Health Science258

Healthcare Management (MHA)177

Occupational Therapy56

Oncology and Cancer research245

Ophthalmology84

Optometry33

Orthodontics164

Paramedicine and Emergency medicine157

Radiology and Nuclear medicine303

Respiratory Therapy58

Social Work28

Sonography and Ultrasound39

Sports / Exercise science106