The Federal University of Sao Carlos ranked 17th in Brazil, 756th in the global 2025 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 175 research topics. The Federal University of Sao Carlos ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 65,706 academic publications and 872,524 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 632nd in the World with 31,078 publications made and 597,325 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 310th in the World with 30,327 publications made and 239,624 citations received. Main research topics: Philosophy, Political Science, Sociology, Law, History.
The Federal University of Sao Carlos ranked 7th for Chemistry in Brazil and 560th in the World with 29,535 publications made and 611,871 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 536th in the World with 28,142 publications made and 548,676 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 515th in the World with 26,903 publications made and 528,904 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 518th in the World with 25,569 publications made and 464,704 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 826th in the World with 15,438 publications made and 248,744 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 859th in the World with 13,835 publications made and 212,967 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, Neuroscience, Telecommunications, Computer Vision.
The Federal University of Sao Carlos ranked 16th for Psychology in Brazil and 829th in the World with 8,207 publications made and 105,868 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Social Psychology, Child Psychology, Education Majors.
The Federal University of Sao Carlos ranked 14th for Mathematics in Brazil and 792nd in the World with 7,586 publications made and 119,285 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 770th in the World with 2,941 publications made and 30,431 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.
