The Federal University of Santa Maria ranked 20th in Brazil, 786th in the global 2026 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 149 research topics. The Federal University of Santa Maria ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 61,339 academic publications and 628,956 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 5 notable alumni.
The Federal University of Santa Maria ranked 16th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Brazil and 325th in the World with 31,368 publications made and 193,958 citations received. Main research topics: Philosophy, Political Science, Sociology, History, Law.
The Federal University of Santa Maria ranked 11th for Biology in Brazil and 554th in the World with 29,467 publications made and 464,439 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Genetics, Botany, Agricultural Science, Horticulture.
The Federal University of Santa Maria ranked 13th for Environmental Science in Brazil and 528th in the World with 23,315 publications made and 315,098 citations received. Main research topics: Ecology, Geography and Cartography, Geology, Agricultural Science, Paleontology.
The Federal University of Santa Maria ranked 11th for Chemistry in Brazil and 749th in the World with 20,264 publications made and 391,529 citations received. Main research topics: Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Materials Science, Nutrition and Food Science, Physical chemistry.
The Federal University of Santa Maria ranked 17th for Medicine in Brazil and 699th in the World with 17,958 publications made and 278,963 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Psychiatry, Immunology, Surgery, Pharmacology.
The Federal University of Santa Maria ranked 14th for Engineering in Brazil and 882nd in the World with 17,094 publications made and 278,103 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Metallurgical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Optical Engineering.
The Federal University of Santa Maria ranked 14th for Physics in Brazil and 920th in the World with 15,288 publications made and 252,701 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Nanotechnology, Astrophysics and Astronomy.
The Federal University of Santa Maria ranked 19th for Computer Science in Brazil and 1110th in the World with 10,476 publications made and 154,725 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Neuroscience, Machine Learning, Telecommunications, Computer Vision.
The Federal University of Santa Maria ranked 19th for Psychology in Brazil and 905th in the World with 7,194 publications made and 103,896 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Social Psychology, Education Majors, Child Psychology.
The Federal University of Santa Maria ranked 19th for Mathematics in Brazil and 973rd in the World with 6,056 publications made and 79,710 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Math Teachers, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Blockchain and Cryptography, Applied Mathematics.
The Federal University of Santa Maria ranked 19th for Art & Design in Brazil and 873rd in the World with 2,643 publications made and 22,147 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.
