The Federal University of Bahia ranked 12th in Brazil, 640th in the global 2026 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 165 research topics. The Federal University of Bahia ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 52,303 academic publications and 639,456 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 64 notable alumni.
The Federal University of Bahia ranked 12th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Brazil and 276th in the World with 30,347 publications made and 281,773 citations received. Main research topics: Philosophy, Political Science, Sociology, Law, History.
The Federal University of Bahia ranked 18th for Biology in Brazil and 769th in the World with 22,749 publications made and 435,164 citations received. Main research topics: Genetics, Biochemistry, Paleontology, Immunology, Botany.
The Federal University of Bahia ranked 11th for Medicine in Brazil and 590th in the World with 19,670 publications made and 354,271 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Immunology, Psychiatry, Surgery, Public Health.
The Federal University of Bahia ranked 18th for Environmental Science in Brazil and 693rd in the World with 16,826 publications made and 300,203 citations received. Main research topics: Geology, Geography and Cartography, Ecology, Paleontology, Oceanography.
The Federal University of Bahia ranked 19th for Chemistry in Brazil and 1034th in the World with 14,488 publications made and 283,885 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Nutrition and Food Science, Chemical Engineering.
The Federal University of Bahia ranked 18th for Engineering in Brazil and 1064th in the World with 12,642 publications made and 227,178 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering.
The Federal University of Bahia ranked 22nd for Physics in Brazil and 1202nd in the World with 11,218 publications made and 184,289 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Nuclear Physics.
The Federal University of Bahia ranked 18th for Computer Science in Brazil and 1109th in the World with 10,385 publications made and 156,380 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, Neuroscience, Telecommunications, Bioinformatics and Computational biology.
The Federal University of Bahia ranked 15th for Psychology in Brazil and 834th in the World with 7,516 publications made and 116,147 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Social Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Child Psychology.
The Federal University of Bahia ranked 16th for Mathematics in Brazil and 853rd in the World with 6,584 publications made and 114,917 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Math Teachers, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Blockchain and Cryptography, Applied Mathematics.
The Federal University of Bahia ranked 16th for Economics in Brazil and 957th in the World with 3,190 publications made and 58,534 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Environmental Economics, Political Economy.
The Federal University of Bahia ranked 14th for Art & Design in Brazil and 741st in the World with 2,815 publications made and 26,358 citations received. Main research topics: Fashion Design, Literature, Aesthetics, Art History, Creative Writing.
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.
