The Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte ranked 17th in Brazil, 759th in the global 2026 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 158 research topics. The Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 50,458 academic publications and 594,679 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 10 notable alumni.
The Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte ranked 20th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Brazil and 400th in the World with 27,902 publications made and 226,015 citations received. Main research topics: Philosophy, Political Science, Sociology, Law, History.
The Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte ranked 25th for Biology in Brazil and 879th in the World with 21,837 publications made and 380,567 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Genetics, Paleontology, Botany, Neuroscience.
The Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte ranked 23rd for Environmental Science in Brazil and 730th in the World with 17,356 publications made and 274,523 citations received. Main research topics: Geology, Geography and Cartography, Ecology, Paleontology, Oceanography.
The Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte ranked 19th for Medicine in Brazil and 743rd in the World with 16,394 publications made and 244,111 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Psychiatry, Surgery, Public Health, Immunology.
The Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte ranked 17th for Engineering in Brazil and 971st in the World with 15,460 publications made and 285,550 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering.
The Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte ranked 18th for Chemistry in Brazil and 1031st in the World with 15,373 publications made and 283,920 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Physical chemistry.
The Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte ranked 18th for Physics in Brazil and 970th in the World with 14,070 publications made and 279,413 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Nanotechnology.
The Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte ranked 15th for Computer Science in Brazil and 956th in the World with 12,460 publications made and 222,946 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Neuroscience, Machine Learning, Telecommunications, Computer Vision.
The Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte ranked 18th for Psychology in Brazil and 897th in the World with 7,781 publications made and 113,501 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Social Psychology, Cognitive Science, Child Psychology.
The Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte ranked 20th for Mathematics in Brazil and 986th in the World with 6,274 publications made and 86,966 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Math Teachers, Blockchain and Cryptography, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Applied Mathematics.
The Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte ranked 18th for Art & Design in Brazil and 867th in the World with 2,749 publications made and 24,555 citations received. Main research topics: Fashion Design, Literature, Aesthetics, Architecture, Art History.
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.
