Pontifical Catholic University of Minas Gerais: Rankings

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The Pontifical Catholic University of Minas Gerais ranked 36th in Brazil, 1488th in the global 2025 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 72 research topics. The Pontifical Catholic University of Minas Gerais ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 16,523 academic publications and 90,053 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 15 notable alumni.

Ranking Category
#1488 of 14,131 In the World
#68 of 1,756 In Latin America
#36 of 198 In Brazil
#2 of 4 In Belo Horizonte
#471 of 6,689 For Philosophy
#519 of 1,021 For Human Rights Law
#713 of 7,081 For Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
#1856 of 7,918 For Alumni Impact
#1656 of 14,131 For Non-academic Prominence
Top50% For 69 other topics

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Liberal Arts & Social Sciences rankings

The Pontifical Catholic University of Minas Gerais ranked 37th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Brazil and 713th in the World with 12,275 publications made and 45,804 citations received. Main research topics: Philosophy, Political Science, Sociology, Law, History.

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences ranking Location
#37 of 128 In Brazil
#54 of 442 In Latin America
#713 of 7,081 In the World

Pontifical Catholic University of Minas Gerais
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences Publications & Citations

Year Liberal Arts & Social Sciences publications Liberal Arts & Social Sciences citations
1992 1 3
1993 0 2
1994 0 2
1995 2 4
1996 5 2
1997 20 3
1998 36 10
1999 40 10
2000 31 15
2001 100 24
2002 68 67
2003 64 84
2004 89 89
2005 151 156
2006 212 264
2007 206 403
2008 222 624
2009 325 743
2010 368 1028
2011 408 1206
2012 489 1381
2013 573 1664
2014 656 1891
2015 633 1968
2016 790 1994
2017 847 2265
2018 886 2529
2019 908 3174
2020 1096 4190
2021 964 4896
2022 773 5063
2023 795 5209
2024 484 3780

The following table provides academic rankings for The Pontifical Catholic University of Minas Gerais in various areas of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences.

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences subfield Brazil ranking Latin America ranking World rank
Philosophy 39 56 471
Human Rights Law 20 33 519
International Relations and Diplomacy 12 26 773
Political Science 35 53 866
Sociology 36 51 899
International Law 11 28 902
Media Studies 19 33 1142
Theology / Divinity / Religious studies 28 39 1246
Gender Studies 43 70 1317
Criminology and Criminal Justice 35 66 1358
Public Policy / Administration 44 76 1409
Urban and Regional planning 36 69 1421
Library and Information science 30 52 1554
Journalism and Digital Media 31 51 1578
Law 35 64 1697
Aesthetics 38 65 1711
Art History 54 92 1813
Demography 61 115 1874
History 46 83 1884
Anthropology 58 93 1887
Linguistics 38 68 1925
Education Majors 59 100 1939
Archaeology 48 86 1949
Classics and Ancient History 41 80 2120
Communications and Public Relations 39 71 2181

Environmental Science rankings

The Pontifical Catholic University of Minas Gerais ranked 58th for Environmental Science in Brazil and 1954th in the World with 3,898 publications made and 44,157 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Geology, Ecology, Paleontology, Wildlife and Fisheries Management & Conservation.

Environmental Science ranking Location
#58 of 128 In Brazil
#115 of 431 In Latin America
#1954 of 6,876 In the World

Pontifical Catholic University of Minas Gerais
Environmental Science Publications & Citations

Year Environmental Science publications Environmental Science citations
1992 1 3
1993 0 4
1994 1 4
1995 0 7
1996 1 3
1997 5 6
1998 7 7
1999 14 8
2000 11 11
2001 92 19
2002 35 40
2003 37 75
2004 41 75
2005 67 117
2006 110 216
2007 97 326
2008 99 509
2009 121 623
2010 115 819
2011 134 993
2012 180 1206
2013 159 1434
2014 205 1687
2015 201 1663
2016 210 1948
2017 207 2089
2018 223 2487
2019 265 2943
2020 320 3878
2021 256 4462
2022 256 4675
2023 221 4833
2024 189 3996

The following table provides academic rankings for The Pontifical Catholic University of Minas Gerais in various areas of Environmental Science.

Environmental Science subfield Brazil ranking Latin America ranking World rank
Wildlife and Fisheries Management & Conservation 50 88 1159
Forestry 72 140 1380
Urban and Regional planning 36 69 1421
Geography and Cartography 52 104 1592
Environmental Management 46 86 1824
Paleontology 57 118 1999
Ecology 63 123 2007
Geology 59 124 2143
Oceanography 59 146 2424
Environmental Engineering 65 141 2480
Petrology and Geochemistry 56 131 2493
Earth science and Geophysics 58 136 2523
Meteorology and Atmospheric Science 53 131 2562
Agricultural Science 96 221 2833
Geotechnical Engineering 69 157 2852
Environmental Chemistry 85 196 3333

Biology rankings

The Pontifical Catholic University of Minas Gerais ranked 74th for Biology in Brazil and 2439th in the World with 3,529 publications made and 50,785 citations received. Main research topics: Paleontology, Genetics, Biochemistry, Botany, Zoology.

Biology ranking Location
#74 of 128 In Brazil
#143 of 433 In Latin America
#2439 of 6,833 In the World

Pontifical Catholic University of Minas Gerais
Biology Publications & Citations

Year Biology publications Biology citations
1992 0 2
1993 0 4
1994 1 4
1995 0 7
1996 2 2
1997 4 5
1998 5 8
1999 11 10
2000 6 13
2001 60 23
2002 28 56
2003 33 75
2004 39 100
2005 54 152
2006 86 281
2007 84 387
2008 100 604
2009 112 756
2010 122 1001
2011 111 1229
2012 162 1441
2013 130 1677
2014 147 1952
2015 174 1956
2016 168 2207
2017 196 2327
2018 208 2712
2019 231 3211
2020 302 4220
2021 276 4812
2022 264 5180
2023 229 5353
2024 171 4508

The following table provides academic rankings for The Pontifical Catholic University of Minas Gerais in various areas of Biology.

Biology subfield Brazil ranking Latin America ranking World rank
Zoology 42 72 849
Animal Science 64 109 1111
Wildlife and Fisheries Management & Conservation 50 88 1159
Forestry 72 140 1380
Virology 62 129 1704
Paleontology 57 118 1999
Molecular Biology 84 156 2062
Botany 80 169 2306
Evolutionary Biology 52 111 2313
Immunology 79 181 2391
Neuroscience 67 131 2441
Biotechnology 81 164 2564
Oncology and Cancer research 71 155 2636
Nutrition and Food Science 90 197 2667
Bioinformatics and Computational biology 73 155 2733
Genetics 76 166 2762
Agricultural Science 96 221 2833
Biochemistry 80 171 2975
Horticulture 109 263 3023
Nanotechnology 68 140 3050
Pharmacology 89 187 3104
Microbiology 106 256 3343

Medicine rankings

The Pontifical Catholic University of Minas Gerais ranked 55th for Medicine in Brazil and 1604th in the World with 3,449 publications made and 44,517 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Surgery, Psychiatry, Anatomy and Physiology, Public Health.

Medicine ranking Location
#55 of 128 In Brazil
#85 of 430 In Latin America
#1604 of 6,775 In the World

Pontifical Catholic University of Minas Gerais
Medicine Publications & Citations

Year Medicine publications Medicine citations
1992 0 5
1993 0 3
1994 0 6
1995 0 5
1996 0 3
1997 3 5
1998 3 8
1999 6 7
2000 10 6
2001 34 24
2002 22 46
2003 25 55
2004 39 57
2005 43 113
2006 77 176
2007 95 312
2008 94 472
2009 121 631
2010 109 847
2011 119 1155
2012 152 1357
2013 128 1586
2014 124 1880
2015 163 1942
2016 161 1943
2017 151 2111
2018 182 2342
2019 192 2681
2020 309 3479
2021 306 4050
2022 283 4441
2023 229 4407
2024 250 3691

The following table provides academic rankings for The Pontifical Catholic University of Minas Gerais in various areas of Medicine.

Medicine subfield Brazil ranking Latin America ranking World rank
Orthodontics 25 28 495
Dentistry 31 35 540
Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN) 61 74 653
Gerontology 53 62 755
Plastic Surgery 29 46 799
Urology 38 63 1133
Nursing 51 64 1192
Anatomy and Physiology 43 73 1372
Sports Medicine 55 74 1421
Surgery 44 72 1434
Paramedicine and Emergency medicine 44 67 1481
Physical Therapy 52 72 1490
Health Science 54 75 1513
Veterinary 65 128 1525
Dermatology 70 125 1535
Anesthesiology 54 85 1541
Radiology and Nuclear medicine 50 85 1633
Virology 62 129 1704
Healthcare Management (MHA) 53 81 1748
Family medicine 60 106 1780
Clinical Psychology 49 77 1801
Public Health 61 110 1841
Pathology 63 111 1856
Pediatrics 80 164 1906
Critical Care Nursing 72 147 1965
Psychiatry 59 102 1980
Gastroenterology and Hepatology 70 148 1982
Cardiology 62 123 1996
Immunology 79 181 2391
Oncology and Cancer research 71 155 2636
Pharmacology 89 187 3104

Engineering rankings

The Pontifical Catholic University of Minas Gerais ranked 56th for Engineering in Brazil and 2585th in the World with 2,842 publications made and 32,722 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering.

Engineering ranking Location
#56 of 127 In Brazil
#115 of 424 In Latin America
#2585 of 6,782 In the World

Pontifical Catholic University of Minas Gerais
Engineering Publications & Citations

Year Engineering publications Engineering citations
1992 1 0
1993 0 1
1994 1 2
1995 0 4
1996 0 2
1997 4 4
1998 3 3
1999 17 7
2000 19 21
2001 189 19
2002 52 64
2003 39 102
2004 43 118
2005 56 155
2006 69 247
2007 70 294
2008 78 418
2009 71 520
2010 82 653
2011 83 773
2012 97 853
2013 97 1004
2014 117 1159
2015 167 1226
2016 150 1362
2017 143 1591
2018 151 1805
2019 195 2308
2020 222 2871
2021 185 3551
2022 160 3579
2023 144 3691
2024 132 3327

The following table provides academic rankings for The Pontifical Catholic University of Minas Gerais in various areas of Engineering.

Engineering subfield Brazil ranking Latin America ranking World rank
Automotive Engineering 13 17 644
Architecture 25 37 955
Renewable Energy Engineering 34 64 1462
Remote Sensing 42 67 1667
Computer Engineering 34 65 1731
Automation and Control engineering 37 91 1795
Mechanical Engineering 38 76 1950
Operations Research 37 75 1958
Aerospace Engineering 39 71 1961
Systems Engineering 43 81 2064
Computer Networking 42 75 2116
Structural Engineering 43 89 2241
Human-Computer Interaction 52 161 2305
Electrical Engineering 44 92 2316
Civil Engineering 47 104 2340
Acoustical Engineering 49 99 2393
Environmental Engineering 65 141 2480
Telecommunications 48 104 2520
Biotechnology 81 164 2564
Electronic Engineering 58 130 2649
Materials Science 62 124 2750
Metallurgical Engineering 60 128 2763
Geotechnical Engineering 69 157 2852
Optical Engineering 62 138 3030
Nanotechnology 68 140 3050
Chemical Engineering 80 181 3375

Computer Science rankings

The Pontifical Catholic University of Minas Gerais ranked 53rd for Computer Science in Brazil and 2488th in the World with 2,563 publications made and 28,149 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, Neuroscience, Computer Vision, Computer Networking.

Computer Science ranking Location
#53 of 125 In Brazil
#103 of 425 In Latin America
#2488 of 6,845 In the World

Pontifical Catholic University of Minas Gerais
Computer Science Publications & Citations

Year Computer Science publications Computer Science citations
1992 0 1
1993 0 2
1994 1 2
1995 0 3
1996 0 3
1997 5 6
1998 8 4
1999 14 9
2000 16 19
2001 57 26
2002 48 78
2003 36 104
2004 25 115
2005 50 177
2006 76 297
2007 77 364
2008 67 492
2009 76 603
2010 86 733
2011 82 817
2012 91 888
2013 77 987
2014 95 1174
2015 124 1246
2016 116 1260
2017 157 1365
2018 141 1625
2019 179 1999
2020 203 2390
2021 190 2750
2022 175 2935
2023 166 3017
2024 118 2431

The following table provides academic rankings for The Pontifical Catholic University of Minas Gerais in various areas of Computer Science.

Computer Science subfield Brazil ranking Latin America ranking World rank
Library and Information science 30 52 1554
Data Science 39 55 1555
Software Engineering 47 80 1636
Blockchain and Cryptography 34 53 1683
Computer Engineering 34 65 1731
Multimedia 39 64 1764
Management Information Systems 43 68 1825
Computer Graphics 45 80 1969
Computer Networking 42 75 2116
Computer Vision 46 93 2152
Artificial Intelligence (AI) 47 90 2234
Human-Computer Interaction 52 161 2305
Cognitive Science 47 81 2315
Machine Learning 52 96 2379
Neuroscience 67 131 2441
Computational Linguistics 50 93 2470
Telecommunications 48 104 2520
Bioinformatics and Computational biology 73 155 2733
Cyber Security 59 124 2917

Physics rankings

The Pontifical Catholic University of Minas Gerais ranked 59th for Physics in Brazil and 2761st in the World with 2,370 publications made and 26,903 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Acoustical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy.

Physics ranking Location
#59 of 127 In Brazil
#125 of 418 In Latin America
#2761 of 6,713 In the World

Pontifical Catholic University of Minas Gerais
Physics Publications & Citations

Year Physics publications Physics citations
1992 1 3
1993 0 1
1994 1 3
1995 0 5
1996 1 0
1997 3 4
1998 8 2
1999 16 3
2000 15 16
2001 152 16
2002 37 57
2003 29 94
2004 27 101
2005 44 124
2006 56 217
2007 56 262
2008 61 325
2009 55 406
2010 63 533
2011 65 621
2012 73 714
2013 82 784
2014 100 1018
2015 148 1039
2016 128 1143
2017 115 1265
2018 130 1497
2019 161 1874
2020 180 2311
2021 165 2794
2022 144 2938
2023 136 3064
2024 110 2704

The following table provides academic rankings for The Pontifical Catholic University of Minas Gerais in various areas of Physics.

Physics subfield Brazil ranking Latin America ranking World rank
Acoustical Engineering 49 99 2393
Nuclear Physics 58 124 2670
Materials Science 62 124 2750
Quantum and Particle physics 56 129 2855
Optical Engineering 62 138 3030
Nanotechnology 68 140 3050
Astrophysics and Astronomy 66 158 3151

Chemistry rankings

The Pontifical Catholic University of Minas Gerais ranked 72nd for Chemistry in Brazil and 2933rd in the World with 2,076 publications made and 30,762 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Physical chemistry, Nanotechnology.

Chemistry ranking Location
#72 of 128 In Brazil
#149 of 418 In Latin America
#2933 of 6,545 In the World

Pontifical Catholic University of Minas Gerais
Chemistry Publications & Citations

Year Chemistry publications Chemistry citations
1992 1 1
1993 0 3
1994 0 1
1995 0 3
1996 1 2
1997 1 2
1998 2 4
1999 10 5
2000 9 9
2001 137 6
2002 22 45
2003 20 64
2004 29 92
2005 29 115
2006 39 181
2007 47 224
2008 55 335
2009 53 400
2010 61 546
2011 62 677
2012 68 858
2013 53 891
2014 82 1087
2015 122 1134
2016 106 1290
2017 115 1387
2018 118 1612
2019 140 2089
2020 175 2734
2021 131 3132
2022 144 3467
2023 128 3515
2024 112 3143

The following table provides academic rankings for The Pontifical Catholic University of Minas Gerais in various areas of Chemistry.

Chemistry subfield Brazil ranking Latin America ranking World rank
Physical chemistry 53 113 2488
Petrology and Geochemistry 56 131 2493
Nutrition and Food Science 90 197 2667
Materials Science 62 124 2750
Biochemistry 80 171 2975
Nanotechnology 68 140 3050
Organic Chemistry 79 163 3111
Environmental Chemistry 85 196 3333
Chemical Engineering 80 181 3375

Psychology rankings

The Pontifical Catholic University of Minas Gerais ranked 54th for Psychology in Brazil and 2070th in the World with 1,728 publications made and 19,707 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Social Psychology, Neuroscience, Education Majors, Cognitive Science.

Psychology ranking Location
#54 of 126 In Brazil
#90 of 416 In Latin America
#2070 of 6,645 In the World

Pontifical Catholic University of Minas Gerais
Psychology Publications & Citations

Year Psychology publications Psychology citations
1992 0 0
1993 0 1
1994 0 2
1995 0 2
1996 0 1
1997 0 0
1998 5 2
1999 7 6
2000 3 1
2001 7 10
2002 12 19
2003 17 17
2004 15 33
2005 20 44
2006 43 100
2007 40 162
2008 39 223
2009 70 343
2010 72 391
2011 65 517
2012 75 589
2013 60 671
2014 83 843
2015 88 880
2016 89 835
2017 98 927
2018 93 1062
2019 111 1259
2020 152 1476
2021 144 1724
2022 127 1969
2023 117 1986
2024 72 1458

The following table provides academic rankings for The Pontifical Catholic University of Minas Gerais in various areas of Psychology.

Psychology subfield Brazil ranking Latin America ranking World rank
Clinical Psychology 49 77 1801
Child Psychology 47 77 1903
Education Majors 59 100 1939
Psychiatry 59 102 1980
Social Psychology 48 81 2257
Cognitive Science 47 81 2315
Neuroscience 67 131 2441

Mathematics rankings

The Pontifical Catholic University of Minas Gerais ranked 56th for Mathematics in Brazil and 2521st in the World with 1,251 publications made and 17,218 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Math Teachers, Blockchain and Cryptography, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Operations Research.

Mathematics ranking Location
#56 of 125 In Brazil
#105 of 399 In Latin America
#2521 of 6,418 In the World

Pontifical Catholic University of Minas Gerais
Mathematics Publications & Citations

Year Mathematics publications Mathematics citations
1992 0 2
1993 0 0
1994 1 2
1995 0 1
1996 0 0
1997 3 3
1998 0 1
1999 8 8
2000 7 14
2001 14 15
2002 20 33
2003 17 65
2004 17 62
2005 32 107
2006 40 126
2007 35 167
2008 35 242
2009 42 303
2010 63 354
2011 44 445
2012 46 427
2013 39 499
2014 49 659
2015 63 640
2016 61 639
2017 64 779
2018 77 907
2019 73 1125
2020 103 1309
2021 81 1519
2022 93 1597
2023 70 1651
2024 52 1168

The following table provides academic rankings for The Pontifical Catholic University of Minas Gerais in various areas of Mathematics.

Mathematics subfield Brazil ranking Latin America ranking World rank
Blockchain and Cryptography 34 53 1683
Operations Research 37 75 1958
Math Teachers 48 91 2248
Statistics 54 104 2451
Econometrics and Mathematical Economics 45 106 2740

Business rankings

The Pontifical Catholic University of Minas Gerais ranked 44th for Business in Brazil and 2198th in the World with 1,210 publications made and 13,325 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Management Information Systems, Public Policy / Administration.

Business ranking Location
#44 of 124 In Brazil
#84 of 395 In Latin America
#2198 of 6,339 In the World

Pontifical Catholic University of Minas Gerais
Business Publications & Citations

Year Business publications Business citations
1992 0 0
1993 0 0
1994 0 0
1995 0 0
1996 0 0
1997 1 0
1998 2 0
1999 8 5
2000 6 12
2001 30 10
2002 23 37
2003 14 74
2004 13 76
2005 22 97
2006 36 131
2007 29 137
2008 27 234
2009 38 258
2010 27 330
2011 51 338
2012 41 326
2013 46 430
2014 63 471
2015 62 516
2016 63 548
2017 63 566
2018 66 657
2019 100 801
2020 92 953
2021 95 1194
2022 81 1153
2023 68 1230
2024 40 884

The following table provides academic rankings for The Pontifical Catholic University of Minas Gerais in various areas of Business.

Business subfield Brazil ranking Latin America ranking World rank
Entertainment Industry Business 19 22 424
Hospitality and Hotel Management 25 50 1376
Public Policy / Administration 44 76 1409
Project Management 40 67 1615
Management Information Systems 43 68 1825
Operations Research 37 75 1958
Finance 39 81 2253
Advertising 45 76 2362
Management 47 95 2413
Marketing 54 93 2417

Art & Design rankings

The Pontifical Catholic University of Minas Gerais ranked 42nd for Art & Design in Brazil and 1701st in the World with 909 publications made and 5,010 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.

Art & Design ranking Location
#42 of 123 In Brazil
#70 of 365 In Latin America
#1701 of 5,966 In the World

Pontifical Catholic University of Minas Gerais
Art & Design Publications & Citations

Year Art & Design publications Art & Design citations
1992 0 0
1993 0 0
1994 1 1
1995 0 2
1996 0 0
1997 4 2
1998 3 0
1999 2 0
2000 8 1
2001 23 4
2002 10 11
2003 8 10
2004 11 9
2005 13 14
2006 33 31
2007 23 38
2008 28 58
2009 36 101
2010 30 98
2011 44 166
2012 42 165
2013 30 179
2014 42 233
2015 47 218
2016 52 216
2017 54 252
2018 46 298
2019 63 350
2020 71 492
2021 57 526
2022 55 485
2023 36 500
2024 34 431

The following table provides academic rankings for The Pontifical Catholic University of Minas Gerais in various areas of Art & Design.

Art & Design subfield Brazil ranking Latin America ranking World rank
Entertainment Industry Business 19 22 424
Cinematography 53 60 666
Singing and Vocal Performance 34 42 861
Architecture 25 37 955
Creative Writing 26 39 1009
Literature 45 73 1570
Fashion Design 45 75 1655
Aesthetics 38 65 1711
Multimedia 39 64 1764
Art History 54 92 1813
Computer Graphics 45 80 1969

Economics rankings

The Pontifical Catholic University of Minas Gerais ranked 47th for Economics in Brazil and 2304th in the World with 814 publications made and 8,135 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, International Relations and Diplomacy.

Economics ranking Location
#47 of 123 In Brazil
#94 of 384 In Latin America
#2304 of 6,167 In the World

Pontifical Catholic University of Minas Gerais
Economics Publications & Citations

Year Economics publications Economics citations
1992 0 0
1993 0 0
1994 0 0
1995 0 0
1996 0 0
1997 2 0
1998 1 0
1999 3 2
2000 3 5
2001 4 4
2002 7 8
2003 5 23
2004 6 12
2005 6 16
2006 14 22
2007 18 46
2008 18 61
2009 22 99
2010 32 129
2011 38 170
2012 40 173
2013 26 257
2014 37 278
2015 45 376
2016 41 337
2017 37 373
2018 50 432
2019 64 540
2020 70 656
2021 70 892
2022 81 936
2023 48 905
2024 25 622

The following table provides academic rankings for The Pontifical Catholic University of Minas Gerais in various areas of Economics.

Economics subfield Brazil ranking Latin America ranking World rank
International Relations and Diplomacy 12 26 773
Finance 39 81 2253
Development Studies 48 94 2307
Econometrics and Mathematical Economics 45 106 2740