The Federal University of Sao Carlos ranked 18th in Brazil, 777th in the global 2026 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 177 research topics. The Federal University of Sao Carlos ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 67,380 academic publications and 939,078 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 5 notable alumni.
The Federal University of Sao Carlos ranked 14th for Biology in Brazil and 629th in the World with 31,985 publications made and 644,343 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Genetics, Paleontology, Botany, Nanotechnology.
The Federal University of Sao Carlos ranked 14th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Brazil and 308th in the World with 30,905 publications made and 261,267 citations received. Main research topics: Philosophy, Political Science, Sociology, Law, History.
The Federal University of Sao Carlos ranked 7th for Chemistry in Brazil and 561st in the World with 30,248 publications made and 658,083 citations received. Main research topics: Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Physical chemistry.
The Federal University of Sao Carlos ranked 8th for Engineering in Brazil and 538th in the World with 28,844 publications made and 590,475 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Metallurgical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Nanotechnology.
The Federal University of Sao Carlos ranked 7th for Physics in Brazil and 520th in the World with 27,529 publications made and 567,914 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Nanotechnology, Condensed Matter Physics.
The Federal University of Sao Carlos ranked 12th for Environmental Science in Brazil and 521st in the World with 26,174 publications made and 500,228 citations received. Main research topics: Geology, Ecology, Geography and Cartography, Paleontology, Environmental Chemistry.
The Federal University of Sao Carlos ranked 23rd for Medicine in Brazil and 827th in the World with 16,011 publications made and 269,452 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Psychiatry, Physical Therapy, Surgery, Anatomy and Physiology.
The Federal University of Sao Carlos ranked 14th for Computer Science in Brazil and 863rd in the World with 14,227 publications made and 230,148 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, Neuroscience, Telecommunications, Computer Vision.
The Federal University of Sao Carlos ranked 14th for Psychology in Brazil and 831st in the World with 8,469 publications made and 115,140 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Social Psychology, Child Psychology, Education Majors.
The Federal University of Sao Carlos ranked 13th for Mathematics in Brazil and 798th in the World with 7,759 publications made and 129,012 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Math Teachers, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Applied Mathematics, Blockchain and Cryptography.
The Federal University of Sao Carlos ranked 15th for Art & Design in Brazil and 775th in the World with 3,000 publications made and 32,840 citations received. Main research topics: Fashion Design, Literature, Aesthetics, Multimedia, 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.
