Catholic University of Brasilia: Rankings

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The Catholic University of Brasilia ranked 66th in Brazil, 2778th in the global 2024 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 52 research topics. The Catholic University of Brasilia ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 6,742 academic publications and 66,535 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of notable alumni.

Ranking Category
#2778 of 14,131 In the World
#168 of 1,756 In Latin America
#66 of 198 In Brazil
#2 of 2 In Brasilia
#368 of 1,145 For Sports / Exercise science
#434 of 1,014 For Entomology
#761 of 1,000 For Human Rights Law
#5603 of 7,738 For Alumni Impact
#4013 of 14,131 For Non-academic Prominence
Top50% For 49 other topics

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Liberal Arts & Social Sciences rankings

The Catholic University of Brasilia ranked 72nd for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Brazil and 1445th in the World with 4,193 publications made and 29,269 citations received. Main research topics: Philosophy, Political Science, Sociology, Law, History.

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences ranking Location
#72 of 128 In Brazil
#130 of 443 In Latin America
#1445 of 7,020 In the World

Catholic University of Brasilia
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences Publications & Citations

Year Liberal Arts & Social Sciences publications Liberal Arts & Social Sciences citations
1991 1 0
1992 0 0
1993 1 2
1994 3 0
1995 0 0
1996 0 0
1997 1 2
1998 4 3
1999 8 5
2000 18 12
2001 28 26
2002 31 33
2003 38 83
2004 68 97
2005 76 165
2006 82 229
2007 124 297
2008 102 411
2009 150 539
2010 145 747
2011 171 1092
2012 187 1344
2013 246 1401
2014 224 1536
2015 241 1614
2016 282 1620
2017 277 1641
2018 289 1824
2019 295 2019
2020 338 2434
2021 294 2763
2022 236 2663
2023 201 2681

The following table provides academic rankings for The Catholic University of Brasilia in various areas of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences.

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences subfield Brazil ranking Latin America ranking World rank
Sports / Exercise science 18 18 368
Human Rights Law 29 53 761
Philosophy 78 142 1095
Public Policy / Administration 37 62 1256
Sociology 60 95 1442
Demography 49 85 1495
Political Science 64 126 1648
Gender Studies 65 122 1920
Anthropology 62 103 2126
Archaeology 59 122 2402
Library and Information science 66 129 2446
Law 58 115 2460
History 62 131 2554
Education Majors 75 138 2581
Aesthetics 57 122 2600
Communications and Public Relations 56 118 2721
Theology / Divinity / Religious studies 72 140 3008
Linguistics 67 158 3276

Biology rankings

The Catholic University of Brasilia ranked 68th for Biology in Brazil and 2316th in the World with 2,807 publications made and 51,482 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Genetics, Paleontology, Botany, Immunology.

Biology ranking Location
#68 of 128 In Brazil
#133 of 428 In Latin America
#2316 of 6,770 In the World

Catholic University of Brasilia
Biology Publications & Citations

Year Biology publications Biology citations
1991 2 2
1992 0 0
1993 0 1
1994 0 3
1995 0 0
1996 0 0
1997 1 1
1998 1 1
1999 5 2
2000 13 5
2001 23 26
2002 26 39
2003 29 100
2004 68 138
2005 66 239
2006 57 347
2007 96 503
2008 76 618
2009 85 880
2010 107 1147
2011 140 1594
2012 110 2006
2013 141 2159
2014 142 2306
2015 139 2614
2016 172 2794
2017 145 3069
2018 192 3245
2019 187 3896
2020 222 4870
2021 204 5484
2022 176 5873
2023 162 5570

The following table provides academic rankings for The Catholic University of Brasilia in various areas of Biology.

Biology subfield Brazil ranking Latin America ranking World rank
Entomology 14 21 434
Microbiology 38 68 1181
Animal Science 70 121 1196
Bioinformatics and Computational biology 26 44 1287
Evolutionary Biology 30 63 1523
Biotechnology 47 86 1532
Zoology 63 132 1562
Horticulture 76 158 1606
Virology 57 125 1624
Forestry 81 178 1716
Immunology 56 116 1803
Molecular Biology 69 130 1844
Genetics 48 101 1892
Agricultural Science 72 145 1954
Wildlife and Fisheries Management & Conservation 71 154 1956
Paleontology 56 120 1994
Botany 73 151 2005
Biochemistry 54 111 2109
Pharmacology 71 139 2474
Nutrition and Food Science 86 194 2559
Oncology and Cancer research 70 155 2566
Neuroscience 75 160 2953
Nanotechnology 66 139 3050

Medicine rankings

The Catholic University of Brasilia ranked 58th for Medicine in Brazil and 1764th in the World with 2,712 publications made and 36,383 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Physical Therapy, Immunology, Radiology and Nuclear medicine, Psychiatry.

Medicine ranking Location
#58 of 128 In Brazil
#102 of 426 In Latin America
#1764 of 6,680 In the World

Catholic University of Brasilia
Medicine Publications & Citations

Year Medicine publications Medicine citations
1991 0 0
1992 0 0
1993 1 1
1994 0 0
1995 0 0
1996 0 0
1997 0 1
1998 0 0
1999 3 2
2000 4 3
2001 12 19
2002 22 30
2003 25 52
2004 48 70
2005 42 107
2006 51 195
2007 90 242
2008 71 354
2009 85 507
2010 115 714
2011 122 988
2012 108 1330
2013 149 1424
2014 131 1648
2015 133 1895
2016 166 1949
2017 152 2188
2018 183 2377
2019 201 2718
2020 230 3546
2021 218 4043
2022 184 4291
2023 151 4019

The following table provides academic rankings for The Catholic University of Brasilia in various areas of Medicine.

Medicine subfield Brazil ranking Latin America ranking World rank
Sports / Exercise science 18 18 368
Physical Therapy 23 25 779
Sports Medicine 28 30 796
Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN) 64 87 820
Gerontology 55 66 858
Dermatology 50 80 1150
Dentistry 57 85 1152
Cardiology 34 58 1310
Orthodontics 55 84 1312
Radiology and Nuclear medicine 35 59 1326
Anatomy and Physiology 49 83 1506
Critical Care Nursing 51 92 1537
Public Health 49 88 1592
Pediatrics 67 130 1607
Virology 57 125 1624
Gastroenterology and Hepatology 58 114 1688
Surgery 59 100 1750
Immunology 56 116 1803
Family medicine 66 120 1931
Pathology 67 126 1974
Health Science 72 112 2019
Paramedicine and Emergency medicine 61 114 2029
Nursing 73 122 2083
Clinical Psychology 64 124 2256
Psychiatry 68 126 2306
Pharmacology 71 139 2474
Anesthesiology 92 189 2489
Healthcare Management (MHA) 73 141 2514
Oncology and Cancer research 70 155 2566

Environmental Science rankings

The Catholic University of Brasilia ranked 70th for Environmental Science in Brazil and 2504th in the World with 2,027 publications made and 36,781 citations received. Main research topics: Geology, Paleontology, Geography and Cartography, Ecology, Agricultural Science.

Environmental Science ranking Location
#70 of 128 In Brazil
#154 of 428 In Latin America
#2504 of 6,798 In the World

Catholic University of Brasilia
Environmental Science Publications & Citations

Year Environmental Science publications Environmental Science citations
1991 2 0
1992 0 0
1993 0 1
1994 0 4
1995 0 0
1996 0 2
1997 1 1
1998 2 0
1999 5 4
2000 11 5
2001 17 12
2002 24 34
2003 26 75
2004 55 118
2005 48 186
2006 46 250
2007 73 371
2008 56 458
2009 73 686
2010 84 879
2011 90 1249
2012 79 1537
2013 98 1570
2014 100 1726
2015 102 1869
2016 137 2130
2017 115 2190
2018 128 2336
2019 122 2871
2020 154 3466
2021 128 3746
2022 129 4070
2023 104 3935

The following table provides academic rankings for The Catholic University of Brasilia in various areas of Environmental Science.

Environmental Science subfield Brazil ranking Latin America ranking World rank
Forestry 81 178 1716
Agricultural Science 72 145 1954
Wildlife and Fisheries Management & Conservation 71 154 1956
Paleontology 56 120 1994
Geology 61 127 2248
Ecology 73 163 2548
Geography and Cartography 81 206 2743
Oceanography 74 192 3069
Environmental Chemistry 86 205 3430
Environmental Management 93 243 3632
Meteorology and Atmospheric Science 90 273 4211

Chemistry rankings

The Catholic University of Brasilia ranked 58th for Chemistry in Brazil and 2558th in the World with 1,879 publications made and 45,392 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Nutrition and Food Science, Chemical Engineering.

Chemistry ranking Location
#58 of 128 In Brazil
#122 of 414 In Latin America
#2558 of 6,447 In the World

Catholic University of Brasilia
Chemistry Publications & Citations

Year Chemistry publications Chemistry citations
1991 3 6
1992 0 6
1993 0 2
1994 0 6
1995 0 6
1996 0 6
1997 1 7
1998 0 6
1999 5 8
2000 10 9
2001 15 25
2002 17 53
2003 22 92
2004 42 133
2005 42 223
2006 35 312
2007 65 436
2008 46 518
2009 57 724
2010 71 939
2011 90 1306
2012 75 1582
2013 84 1666
2014 101 1825
2015 96 2001
2016 120 2289
2017 97 2461
2018 118 2652
2019 121 3122
2020 157 3916
2021 131 4412
2022 122 4764
2023 115 4482

The following table provides academic rankings for The Catholic University of Brasilia in various areas of Chemistry.

Chemistry subfield Brazil ranking Latin America ranking World rank
Biochemistry 54 111 2109
Nutrition and Food Science 86 194 2559
Organic Chemistry 68 144 2891
Nanotechnology 66 139 3050
Physical chemistry 73 173 3299
Environmental Chemistry 86 205 3430
Chemical Engineering 83 190 3446
Materials Science 81 177 3498

Computer Science rankings

The Catholic University of Brasilia ranked 61st for Computer Science in Brazil and 2900th in the World with 1,345 publications made and 17,541 citations received. Main research topics: Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Neuroscience, Bioinformatics and Computational biology, Cyber Security.

Computer Science ranking Location
#61 of 125 In Brazil
#133 of 417 In Latin America
#2900 of 6,752 In the World

Catholic University of Brasilia
Computer Science Publications & Citations

Year Computer Science publications Computer Science citations
1991 3 5
1992 0 6
1993 1 4
1994 0 8
1995 0 4
1996 0 6
1997 0 4
1998 1 6
1999 5 14
2000 11 15
2001 10 22
2002 20 40
2003 19 61
2004 27 85
2005 37 108
2006 30 131
2007 46 168
2008 42 222
2009 49 324
2010 55 417
2011 74 598
2012 54 740
2013 61 758
2014 55 864
2015 58 926
2016 80 1029
2017 70 1183
2018 84 1269
2019 99 1462
2020 104 1890
2021 90 2164
2022 77 2421
2023 71 2116

The following table provides academic rankings for The Catholic University of Brasilia in various areas of Computer Science.

Computer Science subfield Brazil ranking Latin America ranking World rank
Software Engineering 27 42 1095
Bioinformatics and Computational biology 26 44 1287
Management Information Systems 51 89 2034
Library and Information science 66 129 2446
Machine Learning 60 124 2723
Cognitive Science 57 122 2872
Neuroscience 75 160 2953
Artificial Intelligence (AI) 66 163 3397
Cyber Security 64 170 3595
Computer Vision 75 200 3792
Telecommunications 72 187 3799
Computer Networking 76 206 4074

Engineering rankings

The Catholic University of Brasilia ranked 75th for Engineering in Brazil and 3469th in the World with 1,148 publications made and 19,548 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Biotechnology, Optical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering.

Engineering ranking Location
#75 of 127 In Brazil
#175 of 420 In Latin America
#3469 of 6,684 In the World

Catholic University of Brasilia
Engineering Publications & Citations

Year Engineering publications Engineering citations
1991 3 6
1992 0 7
1993 1 2
1994 0 10
1995 0 6
1996 0 6
1997 1 7
1998 1 6
1999 5 11
2000 7 11
2001 6 17
2002 12 41
2003 18 55
2004 20 65
2005 31 111
2006 25 159
2007 47 180
2008 34 289
2009 41 357
2010 44 512
2011 56 656
2012 48 790
2013 64 866
2014 60 972
2015 56 1040
2016 68 1126
2017 53 1268
2018 77 1297
2019 77 1547
2020 72 1965
2021 74 2212
2022 69 2417
2023 61 2308

The following table provides academic rankings for The Catholic University of Brasilia in various areas of Engineering.

Engineering subfield Brazil ranking Latin America ranking World rank
Biotechnology 47 86 1532
Nanotechnology 66 139 3050
Aerospace Engineering 61 143 3085
Mechanical Engineering 66 162 3204
Chemical Engineering 83 190 3446
Acoustical Engineering 67 169 3498
Materials Science 81 177 3498
Metallurgical Engineering 79 186 3510
Optical Engineering 78 177 3518
Structural Engineering 72 178 3538
Telecommunications 72 187 3799
Computer Networking 76 206 4074
Electrical Engineering 80 220 4103

Psychology rankings

The Catholic University of Brasilia ranked 63rd for Psychology in Brazil and 2547th in the World with 1,036 publications made and 8,220 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Social Psychology, Neuroscience, Education Majors, Child Psychology.

Psychology ranking Location
#63 of 126 In Brazil
#119 of 403 In Latin America
#2547 of 6,528 In the World

Catholic University of Brasilia
Psychology Publications & Citations

Year Psychology publications Psychology citations
1991 0 0
1992 0 0
1993 0 1
1994 0 0
1995 0 0
1996 0 0
1997 1 1
1998 3 0
1999 1 1
2000 2 1
2001 5 6
2002 6 5
2003 13 22
2004 18 16
2005 17 40
2006 23 56
2007 37 63
2008 25 108
2009 33 128
2010 47 203
2011 39 219
2012 46 286
2013 54 361
2014 52 380
2015 46 496
2016 68 484
2017 50 570
2018 61 595
2019 89 709
2020 93 940
2021 80 1162
2022 63 1283
2023 57 1119

The following table provides academic rankings for The Catholic University of Brasilia in various areas of Psychology.

Psychology subfield Brazil ranking Latin America ranking World rank
Clinical Psychology 64 124 2256
Psychiatry 68 126 2306
Social Psychology 48 90 2323
Child Psychology 56 106 2334
Education Majors 75 138 2581
Cognitive Science 57 122 2872
Neuroscience 75 160 2953

Mathematics rankings

The Catholic University of Brasilia ranked 62nd for Mathematics in Brazil and 2696th in the World with 856 publications made and 9,862 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Math Teachers.

Mathematics ranking Location
#62 of 124 In Brazil
#117 of 393 In Latin America
#2696 of 6,305 In the World

Catholic University of Brasilia
Mathematics Publications & Citations

Year Mathematics publications Mathematics citations
1991 0 3
1992 0 1
1993 0 1
1994 0 6
1995 0 1
1996 0 1
1997 0 2
1998 1 1
1999 3 1
2000 10 6
2001 11 12
2002 8 17
2003 13 25
2004 23 28
2005 28 51
2006 31 93
2007 37 117
2008 36 151
2009 47 228
2010 38 297
2011 36 376
2012 39 468
2013 43 481
2014 30 572
2015 42 550
2016 49 655
2017 40 678
2018 38 760
2019 58 823
2020 63 940
2021 34 1011
2022 48 1044
2023 46 1013

The following table provides academic rankings for The Catholic University of Brasilia in various areas of Mathematics.

Mathematics subfield Brazil ranking Latin America ranking World rank
Econometrics and Mathematical Economics 16 31 1232
Statistics 61 115 2543
Math Teachers 67 163 3160

Business rankings

The Catholic University of Brasilia ranked 47th for Business in Brazil and 2263rd in the World with 817 publications made and 9,761 citations received. Main research topics: Finance, Management, Marketing, Investment Banking and Stock trading, Management Information Systems.

Business ranking Location
#47 of 123 In Brazil
#91 of 388 In Latin America
#2263 of 6,187 In the World

Catholic University of Brasilia
Business Publications & Citations

Year Business publications Business citations
1991 1 0
1992 0 0
1993 0 0
1994 0 2
1995 0 0
1996 0 0
1997 1 0
1998 0 1
1999 3 2
2000 5 4
2001 7 10
2002 16 12
2003 12 25
2004 21 42
2005 24 75
2006 25 88
2007 30 146
2008 30 150
2009 49 207
2010 38 282
2011 37 353
2012 34 467
2013 44 475
2014 30 474
2015 38 492
2016 64 605
2017 40 524
2018 45 609
2019 47 684
2020 52 766
2021 43 782
2022 42 788
2023 36 846

The following table provides academic rankings for The Catholic University of Brasilia in various areas of Business.

Business subfield Brazil ranking Latin America ranking World rank
Investment Banking and Stock trading 7 12 726
Tax Law 7 25 1005
Public Policy / Administration 37 62 1256
International Business 19 41 1396
Finance 21 45 1506
Management Information Systems 51 89 2034
Accounting 42 90 2375
Management 55 114 2665
Marketing 62 151 3117

Economics rankings

The Catholic University of Brasilia ranked 39th for Economics in Brazil and 2039th in the World with 729 publications made and 8,415 citations received. Main research topics: Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Development Studies, Investment Banking and Stock trading.

Economics ranking Location
#39 of 122 In Brazil
#79 of 378 In Latin America
#2039 of 5,995 In the World

Catholic University of Brasilia
Economics Publications & Citations

Year Economics publications Economics citations
1991 1 0
1992 0 0
1993 0 0
1994 0 2
1995 0 0
1996 0 0
1997 0 0
1998 0 1
1999 3 1
2000 9 2
2001 10 6
2002 10 9
2003 7 19
2004 21 21
2005 24 45
2006 20 69
2007 23 96
2008 26 131
2009 43 167
2010 42 239
2011 24 323
2012 33 400
2013 43 416
2014 24 422
2015 33 430
2016 48 513
2017 37 486
2018 37 541
2019 40 599
2020 49 630
2021 43 682
2022 38 665
2023 38 690

The following table provides academic rankings for The Catholic University of Brasilia in various areas of Economics.

Economics subfield Brazil ranking Latin America ranking World rank
Investment Banking and Stock trading 7 12 726
Econometrics and Mathematical Economics 16 31 1232
Finance 21 45 1506
Development Studies 64 140 2808

Art & Design rankings

The Catholic University of Brasilia ranked 72nd for Art & Design in Brazil and 3159th in the World with 304 publications made and 1,438 citations received. Main research topics: Fashion Design, Literature, Aesthetics, Cinematography.

Please note that our approach to subject rankings is based on scientific outputs and heavily biased on art-related topics towards institutions with computer science research profiles.

Art & Design ranking Location
#72 of 121 In Brazil
#160 of 350 In Latin America
#3159 of 5,720 In the World

Catholic University of Brasilia
Art & Design Publications & Citations

Year Art & Design publications Art & Design citations
1991 1 0
1992 0 0
1993 1 1
1994 0 0
1995 0 0
1996 0 0
1997 0 0
1998 0 0
1999 0 3
2000 4 0
2001 4 3
2002 1 9
2003 6 12
2004 6 14
2005 3 15
2006 5 19
2007 13 20
2008 7 29
2009 15 36
2010 10 56
2011 20 66
2012 14 88
2013 22 90
2014 10 104
2015 16 128
2016 26 124
2017 12 110
2018 15 142
2019 15 120
2020 24 180
2021 16 186
2022 17 166
2023 15 196

The following table provides academic rankings for The Catholic University of Brasilia in various areas of Art & Design.

Art & Design subfield Brazil ranking Latin America ranking World rank
Cinematography 85 101 960
Aesthetics 57 122 2600
Literature 73 144 2766
Fashion Design 76 162 2971

Other rankings

Non-core subjects for the Catholic University of Brasilia

Speciality Brazil Latin America World Rank
Astrophysics and Astronomy 64 151 3058
Physics 75 180 3548
Quantum and Particle physics 73 178 3585