100 Best universities for Psychology in Brazil

Updated: March 15, 2026

Ranking by academic field

Below is a list of best universities in Brazil ranked based on their research performance in Psychology. A graph of 7.9M citations received by 480K academic papers made by 126 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 Psychology

#1 in Latin America

#70 in the World

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

2. Federal University of Sao Paulo

Brazil | Sao Paulo

For Psychology

#2 in Latin America

#251 in the World

Founded: 1933

3. Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul

Brazil | Porto Alegre

For Psychology

#3 in Latin America

#278 in the World

Founded: 1934

4. State University of Campinas

Brazil | Campinas

For Psychology

#4 in Latin America

#295 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 15%
Founded: 1966

5. Federal University of Rio de Janeiro

Brazil | Rio de Janeiro

For Psychology

#5 in Latin America

#369 in the World

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

6. Federal University of Minas Gerais

Brazil | Belo Horizonte

For Psychology

#6 in Latin America

#381 in the World

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

7. Sao Paulo State University

Brazil | Sao Paulo

For Psychology

#8 in Latin America

#413 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 35%
Founded: 1976

8. Federal University of Santa Catarina

Brazil | Florianopolis

For Psychology

#12 in Latin America

#589 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 15%
Founded: 1960

9. University of Brasilia

Brazil | Brasilia

For Psychology

#13 in Latin America

#717 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 10%
Founded: 1962

10. Federal University of Parana

Brazil | Curitiba

For Psychology

#14 in Latin America

#732 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 15%
Founded: 1912

11. Federal University of Pernambuco

Brazil | Recife

For Psychology

#15 in Latin America

#766 in the World

Founded: 1946

12. Federal University of Ceara

Brazil | Fortaleza

For Psychology

#16 in Latin America

#795 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 10%
Founded: 1954

13. University of the State of Rio de Janeiro

Brazil | Rio de Janeiro

For Psychology

#17 in Latin America

#811 in the World

Founded: 1950

14. Federal University of Sao Carlos

Brazil | Sao Carlos

For Psychology

#18 in Latin America

#831 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 9%
Founded: 1968

15. Federal University of Bahia

Brazil | Salvador

For Psychology

#19 in Latin America

#834 in the World

Founded: 1946

16. Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul

Brazil | Porto Alegre

For Psychology

#20 in Latin America

#840 in the World

Founded: 1948

17. Fluminense Federal University

Brazil | Niteroi

For Psychology

#21 in Latin America

#856 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 15%
Founded: 1960

18. Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte

For Psychology

#22 in Latin America

#897 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 14%
Founded: 1958

19. Federal University of Santa Maria

Brazil | Santa Maria

For Psychology

#24 in Latin America

#905 in the World

Founded: 1960

20. Federal University of Pelotas

Brazil | Pelotas

For Psychology

#26 in Latin America

#1014 in the World

Founded: 1969

21. State University of Londrina

Brazil | Londrina

For Psychology

#27 in Latin America

#1050 in the World

Founded: 1970

22. University of Ribeirao Preto

Brazil | Ribeirao Preto

For Psychology

#28 in Latin America

#1052 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 58%
Founded: 1924

23. Federal University of Paraiba

Brazil | Joao Pessoa

For Psychology

#30 in Latin America

#1087 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 10%
Founded: 1955

24. Federal University of Goias

Brazil | Goiania

For Psychology

#33 in Latin America

#1173 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 12%
Founded: 1960

25. Federal University of Espirito Santo

Brazil | Vitoria

For Psychology

#35 in Latin America

#1192 in the World

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

26. Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro

Brazil | Rio de Janeiro

For Psychology

#37 in Latin America

#1240 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 37%
Founded: 1941

27. Federal University of Uberlandia

Brazil | Uberlandia

For Psychology

#38 in Latin America

#1291 in the World

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

28. State University of Maringa

Brazil | Maringa

For Psychology

#39 in Latin America

#1301 in the World

Founded: 1970

29. Federal University of Para

For Psychology

#40 in Latin America

#1322 in the World

Founded: 1957

30. Federal University of Juiz de Fora

Brazil | Juiz de Fora

For Psychology

#43 in Latin America

#1341 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 16%
Founded: 1960

31. Pontifical Catholic University of Parana

Brazil | Curitiba

For Psychology

#45 in Latin America

#1359 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 80%
Founded: 1959

32. Federal University of Sergipe

Brazil | Sao Cristovao

For Psychology

#50 in Latin America

#1438 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 10%
Founded: 1963

33. Pontifical Catholic University of Sao Paulo

Brazil | Sao Paulo

For Psychology

#53 in Latin America

#1469 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 50%
Founded: 1946

34. Brasil University

Brazil | Sao Paulo

For Psychology

#55 in Latin America

#1504 in the World

Enrollment: 15,000
Founded: 1989

35. University of Pernambuco

Brazil | Recife

For Psychology

#58 in Latin America

#1554 in the World

Founded: 1990

36. University of the Rio dos Sinos Valley

Brazil | Sao Leopoldo

For Psychology

#59 in Latin America

#1612 in the World

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

37. Federal Foundation University of Rio Grande

Brazil | Rio Grande

For Psychology

#60 in Latin America

#1683 in the World

Founded: 1969

38. Federal University of Piaui

Brazil | Teresina

For Psychology

#61 in Latin America

#1697 in the World

Founded: 1973

39. Santa Catarina State University

Brazil | Florianopolis

For Psychology

#63 in Latin America

#1733 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 70%
Founded: 1965

40. Federal University of Health Sciences, Porto Alegre

Brazil | Porto Alegre

For Psychology

#64 in Latin America

#1743 in the World

Founded: 1953

41. Mackenzie Presbyterian University

Brazil | Sao Paulo

For Psychology

#65 in Latin America

#1761 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 50%
Founded: 1952

42. Federal University of Alagoas

Brazil | Maceio

For Psychology

#67 in Latin America

#1795 in the World

Founded: 1961

43. Federal University of Technology - Parana

Brazil | Curitiba

For Psychology

#68 in Latin America

#1796 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 20%
Founded: 1909

44. State University of Ceara

Brazil | Fortaleza

For Psychology

#73 in Latin America

#1913 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 15%
Founded: 1975

45. Federal University of Vicosa

Brazil | Vicosa

For Psychology

#74 in Latin America

#1926 in the World

Founded: 1922

46. Federal University of Mato Grosso do Sul

Brazil | Campo Grande

For Psychology

#76 in Latin America

#1945 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 15%
Founded: 1969

47. Pontifical Catholic University of Campinas

Brazil | Campinas

For Psychology

#77 in Latin America

#1949 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 60%
Founded: 1941

48. Nove de Julho University

Brazil | Sao Paulo

For Psychology

#79 in Latin America

#1952 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 50%
Founded: 1972

49. Federal University of Maranhao

Brazil | Sao Luis

For Psychology

#81 in Latin America

#1959 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 10%
Founded: 1966

50. University of Fortaleza

Brazil | Fortaleza

For Psychology

#82 in Latin America

#1987 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 50%
Founded: 1973

51. Rio de Janeiro State Federal University

Brazil | Rio de Janeiro

For Psychology

#83 in Latin America

#1999 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 15%
Founded: 1969

52. Lutheran University of Brazil

Brazil | Canoas

For Psychology

#87 in Latin America

#2067 in the World

Founded: 1972

53. Sao Francisco University

Brazil | Braganca Paulista

For Psychology

#88 in Latin America

#2097 in the World

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

54. Pontifical Catholic University of Minas Gerais

Brazil | Belo Horizonte

For Psychology

#89 in Latin America

#2105 in the World

Founded: 1958

55. Federal University of Mato Grosso

Brazil | Cuiaba

For Psychology

#90 in Latin America

#2130 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 20%
Founded: 1970

56. University of the Extreme South of Santa Catarina

Brazil | Criciuma

For Psychology

#96 in Latin America

#2184 in the World

Founded: 1968

57. Federal University of ABC

Brazil | Santo Andre

For Psychology

#97 in Latin America

#2189 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 10%
Founded: 2005

58. Catholic University of Brasilia

Brazil | Brasilia

For Psychology

#98 in Latin America

#2200 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 60%
Founded: 1974

59. Federal University of Ouro Preto

Brazil | Ouro Preto

For Psychology

#99 in Latin America

#2222 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 15%
Founded: 1969

60. Federal University of Campina Grande

Brazil | Campina Grande

For Psychology

#106 in Latin America

#2351 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 12%
Founded: 2002

61. Federal University of Amazonas

Brazil | Manaus

For Psychology

#107 in Latin America

#2368 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 10%
Founded: 1909

62. State University of Ponta Grossa

Brazil | Ponta Grossa

For Psychology

#109 in Latin America

#2411 in the World

Founded: 1970

63. Federal University of Lavras

Brazil | Lavras

For Psychology

#112 in Latin America

#2529 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 16%
Founded: 1908

64. Western Parana State University

Brazil | Cascavel

For Psychology

#115 in Latin America

#2548 in the World

Founded: 1994

65. Para State University

For Psychology

#118 in Latin America

#2596 in the World

Enrollment: 50,000
Founded: 1993

66. Federal University of Alfenas

Brazil | Alfenas

For Psychology

#120 in Latin America

#2604 in the World

Founded: 1914

67. Catholic University of Pelotas

Brazil | Pelotas

For Psychology

#123 in Latin America

#2652 in the World

Founded: 1960

68. Federal University of Sao Joao del-Rei

Brazil | Sao Joao del-Rei

For Psychology

#125 in Latin America

#2673 in the World

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

69. Federal Rural University of Pernambuco

Brazil | Recife

For Psychology

#127 in Latin America

#2686 in the World

Founded: 1912

70. Federal University of Pampa

For Psychology

#129 in Latin America

#2761 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 30%
Founded: 2006

71. University of Passo Fundo

Brazil | Passo Fundo

For Psychology

#131 in Latin America

#2764 in the World

Founded: 1968

72. University of Caxias do Sul

Brazil | Caxias do Sul

For Psychology

#132 in Latin America

#2773 in the World

Founded: 1967

73. State University of Feira de Santana

Brazil | Feira de Santana

For Psychology

#134 in Latin America

#2792 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 16%
Founded: 1976

74. Estacio de Sa University

Brazil | Rio de Janeiro

For Psychology

#138 in Latin America

#2832 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 90%
Founded: 1970

75. Federal Rural University of Rio de Janeiro

Brazil | Seropedica

For Psychology

#140 in Latin America

#2865 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 27%
Founded: 1910

76. State University of Montes Claros

Brazil | Montes Claros

For Psychology

#142 in Latin America

#2900 in the World

Founded: 1962

77. State University of Paraiba

Brazil | Campina Grande

For Psychology

#147 in Latin America

#2938 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 25%
Founded: 1966

78. Pontifical Catholic University of Goias

Brazil | Goiania

For Psychology

#153 in Latin America

#3124 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 85%
Founded: 1959

79. Bahia State University

Brazil | Salvador

For Psychology

#156 in Latin America

#3167 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 9%
Founded: 1983

80. Federal University of Vale do Sao Francisco

Brazil | Petrolina

For Psychology

#161 in Latin America

#3230 in the World

Founded: 2002

81. State University of Santa Cruz

Brazil | Ilheus

For Psychology

#166 in Latin America

#3294 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 20%
Founded: 1972

82. State University of Southwest Bahia

Brazil | Vitoria da Conquista

For Psychology

#168 in Latin America

#3303 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 30%
Founded: 1980

83. Federal University of Tocantins

Brazil | Palmas

For Psychology

#180 in Latin America

#3511 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 10%
Founded: 2000

84. University of Taubate

Brazil | Taubate

For Psychology

#188 in Latin America

#3621 in the World

Founded: 1974

85. University of Northern Parana

Brazil | Londrina

For Psychology

#189 in Latin America

#3631 in the World

Enrollment: 200,000
Founded: 1972

86. Feevale University

Brazil | Novo Hamburgo

For Psychology

#197 in Latin America

#3686 in the World

Founded: 1969

87. Federal University of Itajuba

Brazil | Itajuba

For Psychology

#198 in Latin America

#3708 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 20%
Founded: 1913

88. Federal University of Grande Dourados

Brazil | Dourados

For Psychology

#200 in Latin America

#3722 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 10%
Founded: 2005

89. Positivo University

Brazil | Curitiba

For Psychology

#220 in Latin America

#3906 in the World

Enrollment: 18,000
Founded: 1988

90. University of Santa Cruz do Sul

Brazil | Santa Cruz do Sul

For Psychology

#226 in Latin America

#3995 in the World

Founded: 1993

91. University of Paraiba Valley

Brazil | Sao Jose dos Campos

For Psychology

#228 in Latin America

#4038 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 33%
Founded: 1954

92. Catholic University Dom Bosco

Brazil | Campo Grande

For Psychology

#229 in Latin America

#4065 in the World

Founded: 1961

93. Salvador University

Brazil | Salvador

For Psychology

#230 in Latin America

#4067 in the World

Founded: 1997

94. University of Taquari Valley

Brazil | Lajeado

For Psychology

#233 in Latin America

#4145 in the World

Founded: 1969

95. Federal University of Reconcavo da Bahia

Brazil | Cruz das Almas

For Psychology

#234 in Latin America

#4149 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 18%
Founded: 2005

96. Federal University of Rondonia

Brazil | Porto Velho

For Psychology

#236 in Latin America

#4185 in the World

Founded: 1982

97. University of Franca

Brazil | Franca

For Psychology

#247 in Latin America

#4305 in the World

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

98. University of Mogi das Cruzes

Brazil | Mogi das Cruzes

For Psychology

#248 in Latin America

#4317 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 70%
Enrollment: 30,000
Founded: 1962

99. Mato Grosso State University

Brazil | Caceres

For Psychology

#249 in Latin America

#4323 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 30%
Founded: 1993

100. Catholic University of Santos

Brazil | Santos

For Psychology

#250 in Latin America

#4324 in the World

Founded: 1986

The best cities to study Psychology in Brazil based on the number of universities and their ranks are Sao Paulo, Porto Alegre, Campinas, and Rio de Janeiro.

Psychology subfields in Brazil

Child Psychology99

Clinical Psychology90

Cognitive Science90

Education Majors112

Negotiation and Conflict Resolution18

Neuroscience118

Occupational Therapy39

Organizational / Business / IO Psychology9

Social Psychology117

Special Education16