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

Updated: February 29, 2024

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 679K citations received by 105K academic papers made by 242 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

#7 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

#48 in the World

Founded: 1933

3. State University of Campinas

Brazil | Campinas

For Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN)

#3 in Brazil

#50 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

#74 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

#80 in the World

Founded: 1934

6. Federal University of Minas Gerais

Brazil | Belo Horizonte

For Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN)

#6 in Brazil

#92 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 17%
Founded: 1927

7. Brasil University

Brazil | Sao Paulo

For Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN)

#7 in Brazil

#103 in the World

Enrollment: 15,000
Founded: 1989

8. Federal University of Rio de Janeiro

Brazil | Rio de Janeiro

For Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN)

#8 in Brazil

#129 in the World

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

9. University of the State of Rio de Janeiro

Brazil | Rio de Janeiro

For Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN)

#9 in Brazil

#136 in the World

Founded: 1950

10. Federal University of Pelotas

Brazil | Pelotas

For Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN)

#10 in Brazil

#148 in the World

Founded: 1969

11. Federal University of Bahia

Brazil | Salvador

For Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN)

#11 in Brazil

#181 in the World

Founded: 1946

12. University of Chile

Chile | Santiago

For Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN)

#1 in Chile

#190 in the World

Founded: 1842

13. Federal University of Ceara

Brazil | Fortaleza

For Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN)

#12 in Brazil

#195 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 10%
Founded: 1954

14. Federal University of Santa Maria

Brazil | Santa Maria

For Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN)

#13 in Brazil

#209 in the World

Founded: 1960

15. Federal University of Pernambuco

Brazil | Recife

For Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN)

#14 in Brazil

#230 in the World

Founded: 1946

16. Federal University of Parana

Brazil | Curitiba

For Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN)

#15 in Brazil

#235 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 15%
Founded: 1912

17. University of Brasilia

Brazil | Brasilia

For Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN)

#16 in Brazil

#240 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 10%
Founded: 1962

18. Pontifical Catholic University of Chile

Chile | Santiago

For Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN)

#2 in Chile

#243 in the World

Enrollment: 33,971
Founded: 1888

19. Federal University of Santa Catarina

Brazil | Florianopolis

For Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN)

#17 in Brazil

#248 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 15%
Founded: 1960

20. State University of Londrina

Brazil | Londrina

For Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN)

#18 in Brazil

#250 in the World

Founded: 1970

21. Fluminense Federal University

Brazil | Niteroi

For Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN)

#19 in Brazil

#267 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 15%
Founded: 1960

22. Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte

Brazil | Natal

For Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN)

#20 in Brazil

#296 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 14%
Founded: 1958

23. University of Antioquia

Colombia | Medellin

For Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN)

#1 in Colombia

#301 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 10%
Founded: 1803

24. Federal University of Goias

Brazil | Goiania

For Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN)

#21 in Brazil

#326 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 12%
Founded: 1960

25. Cayetano Heredia Peruvian University

Peru | Lima

For Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN)

#1 in Peru

#331 in the World

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

26. Federal University of Maranhao

Brazil | Sao Luis

For Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN)

#22 in Brazil

#335 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 10%
Founded: 1966

27. University of Pernambuco

Brazil | Recife

For Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN)

#23 in Brazil

#339 in the World

Founded: 1990

28. State University of Maringa

Brazil | Maringa

For Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN)

#24 in Brazil

#343 in the World

Founded: 1970

29. Federal University of Espirito Santo

Brazil | Vitoria

For Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN)

#25 in Brazil

#351 in the World

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

30. Federal University of Sergipe

Brazil | Sao Cristovao

For Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN)

#26 in Brazil

#353 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 10%
Founded: 1963

31. University of Ribeirao Preto

Brazil | Ribeirao Preto

For Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN)

#27 in Brazil

#364 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 58%
Founded: 1924

32. University of Buenos Aires

Argentina | Buenos Aires

For Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN)

#1 in Argentina

#368 in the World

Enrollment: 262,932
Founded: 1821

33. Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul

Brazil | Porto Alegre

For Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN)

#28 in Brazil

#372 in the World

Founded: 1948

34. Federal University of Piaui

Brazil | Teresina

For Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN)

#29 in Brazil

#375 in the World

Founded: 1973

35. Federal University of Juiz de Fora

Brazil | Juiz de Fora

For Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN)

#30 in Brazil

#380 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 16%
Founded: 1960

36. Federal University of Mato Grosso

Brazil | Cuiaba

For Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN)

#31 in Brazil

#388 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 20%
Founded: 1970

37. Federal University of Paraiba

Brazil | Joao Pessoa

For Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN)

#32 in Brazil

#390 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 10%
Founded: 1955

38. University Institute of the Italian Hospital

Argentina | Buenos Aires

For Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN)

#2 in Argentina

#391 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 37%
Founded: 2000

39. National Autonomous University of Mexico

Mexico | Mexico City

For Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN)

#1 in Mexico

#400 in the World

Enrollment: 360,883
Founded: 1551

40. National Major San Marcos University

Peru | Lima

For Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN)

#2 in Peru

#401 in the World

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

41. Lutheran University of Brazil

Brazil | Canoas

For Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN)

#33 in Brazil

#420 in the World

Founded: 1972

42. University of the Valley

Colombia | Cali

For Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN)

#2 in Colombia

#422 in the World

Founded: 1945

43. Pontifical Catholic University of Sao Paulo

Brazil | Sao Paulo

For Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN)

#34 in Brazil

#424 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 50%
Founded: 1946

44. Federal University of Vicosa

Brazil | Vicosa

For Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN)

#35 in Brazil

#432 in the World

Founded: 1922

45. Federal University of Mato Grosso do Sul

Brazil | Campo Grande

For Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN)

#36 in Brazil

#440 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 15%
Founded: 1969

46. Federal University of Uberlandia

Brazil | Uberlandia

For Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN)

#37 in Brazil

#445 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 20%
Founded: 1969

47. Federal University of Para

Brazil | Belem

For Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN)

#38 in Brazil

#463 in the World

Founded: 1957

48. National University of Colombia

Colombia | Bogota

For Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN)

#3 in Colombia

#465 in the World

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

49. Federal University of Alagoas

Brazil | Maceio

For Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN)

#39 in Brazil

#490 in the World

Founded: 1961

50. Federal University of Health Sciences, Porto Alegre

Brazil | Porto Alegre

For Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN)

#40 in Brazil

#502 in the World

Founded: 1953

51. State University of Ceara

Brazil | Fortaleza

For Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN)

#41 in Brazil

#521 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 15%
Founded: 1975

52. University of Fortaleza

Brazil | Fortaleza

For Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN)

#42 in Brazil

#522 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 50%
Founded: 1973

53. Pontifical Catholic University of Parana

Brazil | Curitiba

For Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN)

#43 in Brazil

#524 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 80%
Founded: 1959

54. Federal Foundation University of Rio Grande

Brazil | Rio Grande

For Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN)

#44 in Brazil

#542 in the World

Founded: 1969

55. Pontifical Javeriana University

Colombia | Bogota

For Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN)

#4 in Colombia

#547 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 40%
Founded: 1623

56. Federal University of Campina Grande

Brazil | Campina Grande

For Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN)

#45 in Brazil

#566 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 12%
Founded: 2002

57. University of the Rio dos Sinos Valley

Brazil | Sao Leopoldo

For Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN)

#46 in Brazil

#576 in the World

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

58. University of Caxias do Sul

Brazil | Caxias do Sul

For Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN)

#47 in Brazil

#581 in the World

Founded: 1967

59. National University of Asuncion

Paraguay | Asuncion

For Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN)

#1 in Paraguay

#591 in the World

Enrollment: 55,362
Founded: 1889

60. Rio de Janeiro State Federal University

Brazil | Rio de Janeiro

For Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN)

#48 in Brazil

#597 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 15%
Founded: 1969

61. Federal University of Sao Carlos

Brazil | Sao Carlos

For Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN)

#49 in Brazil

#601 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 9%
Founded: 1968

62. Nove de Julho University

Brazil | Sao Paulo

For Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN)

#50 in Brazil

#603 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 50%
Founded: 1972

63. Para State University

Brazil | Belem

For Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN)

#51 in Brazil

#637 in the World

Enrollment: 50,000
Founded: 1993

64. Santa Catarina State University

Brazil | Florianopolis

For Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN)

#52 in Brazil

#638 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 70%
Founded: 1965

65. Autonomous University of Nuevo Leon

Mexico | San Nicolas de los Garza

For Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN)

#2 in Mexico

#641 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 80%
Founded: 1933

66. Catholic University of Pelotas

Brazil | Pelotas

For Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN)

#53 in Brazil

#645 in the World

Founded: 1960

67. State University of Paraiba

Brazil | Campina Grande

For Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN)

#54 in Brazil

#647 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 25%
Founded: 1966

68. University of the Republic

Uruguay | Montevideo

For Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN)

#1 in Uruguay

#654 in the World

Enrollment: 209,129
Founded: 1833

69. Pontifical Catholic University of Campinas

Brazil | Campinas

For Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN)

#55 in Brazil

#656 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 60%
Founded: 1941

70. State University of Montes Claros

Brazil | Montes Claros

For Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN)

#56 in Brazil

#658 in the World

Founded: 1962

71. Western Parana State University

Brazil | Cascavel

For Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN)

#57 in Brazil

#661 in the World

Founded: 1994

72. State University of Feira de Santana

Brazil | Feira de Santana

For Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN)

#58 in Brazil

#663 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 16%
Founded: 1976

73. Central University of Venezuela

Venezuela | Caracas

For Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN)

#1 in Venezuela

#678 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 10%
Founded: 1721

74. University of Cartagena

Colombia | Cartagena

For Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN)

#5 in Colombia

#696 in the World

Founded: 1827

75. Industrial University of Santander

Colombia | Bucaramanga

For Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN)

#6 in Colombia

#700 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 30%
Founded: 1948

76. El Rosario University

Colombia | Bogota

For Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN)

#7 in Colombia

#707 in the World

Enrollment: 13,226
Founded: 1653

77. Catholic University of Santiago de Guayaquil

Ecuador | Guayaquil

For Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN)

#1 in Ecuador

#722 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 70%
Founded: 1962

78. Pontifical Catholic University of Minas Gerais

Brazil | Belo Horizonte

For Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN)

#59 in Brazil

#729 in the World

Founded: 1958

79. University of La Frontera

Chile | Temuco

For Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN)

#3 in Chile

#730 in the World

Founded: 1981

80. Pontificia Bolivariana University

Colombia | Medellin

For Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN)

#8 in Colombia

#735 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 50%
Founded: 1937

81. Federal University of Amazonas

Brazil | Manaus

For Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN)

#60 in Brazil

#757 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 10%
Founded: 1909

82. University of Zulia

Venezuela | Maracaibo

For Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN)

#2 in Venezuela

#762 in the World

Founded: 1891

83. University of Taubate

Brazil | Taubate

For Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN)

#61 in Brazil

#763 in the World

Founded: 1974

84. Federal Rural University of Pernambuco

Brazil | Recife

For Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN)

#62 in Brazil

#783 in the World

Founded: 1912

85. Southern University of Chile

Chile | Valdivia

For Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN)

#4 in Chile

#791 in the World

Founded: 1954

86. University of Passo Fundo

Brazil | Passo Fundo

For Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN)

#63 in Brazil

#793 in the World

Founded: 1968

87. Catholic University of Brasilia

Brazil | Brasilia

For Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN)

#64 in Brazil

#820 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 60%
Founded: 1974

88. Ignacio Agramonte Loynaz University of Camaguey

Cuba | Camaguey

For Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN)

#1 in Cuba

#848 in the World

Founded: 1967

89. University of Guayaquil

Ecuador | Guayaquil

For Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN)

#2 in Ecuador

#867 in the World

Founded: 1867

90. Central University of Ecuador, Quito

Ecuador | Quito

For Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN)

#3 in Ecuador

#880 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 30%
Founded: 1826

91. Pontifical Catholic University of Goias

Brazil | Goiania

For Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN)

#65 in Brazil

#883 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 85%
Founded: 1959

92. University of the Extreme South of Santa Catarina

Brazil | Criciuma

For Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN)

#66 in Brazil

#889 in the World

Founded: 1968

93. State University of Southwest Bahia

Brazil | Vitoria da Conquista

For Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN)

#67 in Brazil

#898 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 30%
Founded: 1980

94. Federal University of Sao Joao del-Rei

Brazil | Sao Joao del-Rei

For Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN)

#68 in Brazil

#900 in the World

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

95. University of Franca

Brazil | Franca

For Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN)

#69 in Brazil

#911 in the World

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

96. University of the Andes

Venezuela | Merida

For Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN)

#3 in Venezuela

#923 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 11%
Founded: 1810

97. University of the Andes, Chile

Chile | Santiago

For Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN)

#5 in Chile

#924 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 30%
Founded: 1989

98. Metropolitan Autonomous University

Mexico | Mexico City

For Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN)

#3 in Mexico

#928 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 26%
Enrollment: 61,908
Founded: 1974

99. University of Costa Rica

Costa Rica | San Jose

For Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN)

#1 in Costa Rica

#936 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 40%
Enrollment: 30,436
Founded: 1940

100. University of the West Indies, Mona

Jamaica | Mona

For Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN)

#1 in Jamaica

#941 in the World

Enrollment: 49,092
Founded: 1948

Medicine subfields in Latin America

Anatomy and Physiology296

Anesthesiology199

Audiology69

Bioethics/Medical Ethics70

Biomedical Engineering69

Cardiology183

Clinical Psychology204

Cosmetology38

Critical Care Nursing140

Gastroenterology and Hepatology168

Gerontology196

Health Science234

Healthcare Management (MHA)157

Occupational Therapy49

Oncology and Cancer research217

Ophthalmology70

Optometry34

Orthodontics141

Paramedicine and Emergency medicine131

Radiology and Nuclear medicine285

Respiratory Therapy55

Social Work26

Sonography and Ultrasound34

Sports / Exercise science93