Pontifical Catholic University of Minas Gerais: Rankings

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The Pontifical Catholic University of Minas Gerais ranked 36th in Brazil, 1497th in the global 2024 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 66 research topics. The Pontifical Catholic University of Minas Gerais ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 13,740 academic publications and 58,218 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 14 notable alumni.

Ranking Category
#1497 of 14,131 In the World
#69 of 1,756 In Latin America
#36 of 198 In Brazil
#2 of 4 In Belo Horizonte
#493 of 6,566 For Philosophy
#540 of 1,000 For Human Rights Law
#744 of 1,024 For International Relations and Diplomacy
#1826 of 7,738 For Alumni Impact
#1656 of 14,131 For Non-academic Prominence
Top50% For 63 other topics

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Liberal Arts & Social Sciences rankings

The Pontifical Catholic University of Minas Gerais ranked 36th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Brazil and 749th in the World with 10,379 publications made and 27,807 citations received. Main research topics: Philosophy, Political Science, Sociology, Law, History.

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences ranking Location
#36 of 128 In Brazil
#54 of 443 In Latin America
#749 of 7,020 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
1991 0 4
1992 1 3
1993 0 2
1994 0 2
1995 0 3
1996 4 2
1997 20 2
1998 33 8
1999 40 7
2000 29 11
2001 95 19
2002 61 49
2003 63 47
2004 86 65
2005 139 110
2006 196 178
2007 191 274
2008 200 422
2009 301 558
2010 330 772
2011 374 885
2012 453 1104
2013 505 1282
2014 575 1430
2015 581 1538
2016 699 1406
2017 742 1416
2018 794 1632
2019 818 2074
2020 981 2731
2021 822 3075
2022 643 3181
2023 560 3213

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 37 53 493
Human Rights Law 18 31 540
International Relations and Diplomacy 12 23 744
International Law 9 26 837
Political Science 34 54 908
Sociology 34 48 942
Public Policy / Administration 32 55 1161
Media Studies 21 39 1233
Criminology and Criminal Justice 32 60 1241
Urban and Regional planning 33 58 1249
Theology / Divinity / Religious studies 26 39 1267
Gender Studies 38 64 1338
Journalism and Digital Media 30 52 1441
Library and Information science 30 55 1585
Anthropology 49 76 1676
Art History 50 88 1721
Aesthetics 41 72 1768
Law 39 74 1811
Linguistics 35 63 1816
Demography 59 112 1821
Education Majors 51 80 1828
Archaeology 46 83 1867
History 46 84 1876
Classics and Ancient History 38 77 2040
Communications and Public Relations 36 70 2139

Environmental Science rankings

The Pontifical Catholic University of Minas Gerais ranked 55th for Environmental Science in Brazil and 1923rd in the World with 3,354 publications made and 30,920 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Geology, Ecology, Paleontology, Wildlife and Fisheries Management & Conservation.

Environmental Science ranking Location
#55 of 128 In Brazil
#114 of 428 In Latin America
#1923 of 6,798 In the World

Pontifical Catholic University of Minas Gerais
Environmental Science Publications & Citations

Year Environmental Science publications Environmental Science citations
1991 0 4
1992 1 3
1993 0 4
1994 1 3
1995 0 7
1996 1 3
1997 5 6
1998 6 7
1999 11 6
2000 10 10
2001 89 16
2002 30 32
2003 35 49
2004 34 52
2005 65 102
2006 99 162
2007 90 264
2008 85 376
2009 105 506
2010 116 683
2011 119 808
2012 170 998
2013 144 1186
2014 169 1376
2015 190 1367
2016 187 1510
2017 182 1616
2018 199 1821
2019 252 2340
2020 280 2939
2021 236 3408
2022 232 3641
2023 186 3653

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 46 83 1143
Urban and Regional planning 33 58 1249
Forestry 67 133 1302
Geography and Cartography 52 106 1646
Environmental Management 42 79 1737
Ecology 61 118 1944
Paleontology 54 115 1952
Geology 57 122 2106
Petrology and Geochemistry 51 122 2227
Oceanography 56 136 2322
Environmental Engineering 62 138 2387
Earth science and Geophysics 55 132 2446
Meteorology and Atmospheric Science 52 126 2490
Agricultural Science 93 211 2661
Geotechnical Engineering 68 161 2820
Environmental Chemistry 85 200 3366

Biology rankings

The Pontifical Catholic University of Minas Gerais ranked 73rd for Biology in Brazil and 2402nd in the World with 3,061 publications made and 36,169 citations received. Main research topics: Paleontology, Genetics, Biochemistry, Botany, Zoology.

Biology ranking Location
#73 of 128 In Brazil
#142 of 428 In Latin America
#2402 of 6,770 In the World

Pontifical Catholic University of Minas Gerais
Biology Publications & Citations

Year Biology publications Biology citations
1991 0 5
1992 0 2
1993 0 4
1994 1 3
1995 0 7
1996 2 2
1997 4 5
1998 5 7
1999 9 8
2000 6 10
2001 58 19
2002 25 38
2003 31 49
2004 36 66
2005 51 110
2006 76 192
2007 81 282
2008 92 435
2009 98 570
2010 120 837
2011 97 986
2012 154 1189
2013 121 1388
2014 126 1580
2015 161 1663
2016 152 1753
2017 171 1814
2018 189 2014
2019 227 2613
2020 254 3227
2021 261 3694
2022 237 4154
2023 194 4307

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 70 820
Animal Science 65 110 1115
Wildlife and Fisheries Management & Conservation 46 83 1143
Forestry 67 133 1302
Virology 58 130 1668
Paleontology 54 115 1952
Molecular Biology 83 163 2162
Evolutionary Biology 49 107 2206
Botany 79 168 2233
Neuroscience 64 127 2369
Immunology 76 177 2384
Biotechnology 75 154 2453
Oncology and Cancer research 68 150 2521
Nutrition and Food Science 88 198 2618
Bioinformatics and Computational biology 71 153 2658
Agricultural Science 93 211 2661
Genetics 73 158 2672
Horticulture 107 262 2949
Biochemistry 77 170 2970
Pharmacology 87 181 3042
Nanotechnology 68 144 3115
Microbiology 109 257 3318

Medicine rankings

The Pontifical Catholic University of Minas Gerais ranked 56th for Medicine in Brazil and 1694th in the World with 2,851 publications made and 30,117 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Surgery, Psychiatry, Anatomy and Physiology, Public Health.

Medicine ranking Location
#56 of 128 In Brazil
#93 of 426 In Latin America
#1694 of 6,680 In the World

Pontifical Catholic University of Minas Gerais
Medicine Publications & Citations

Year Medicine publications Medicine citations
1991 0 10
1992 0 5
1993 0 3
1994 0 5
1995 0 5
1996 0 3
1997 3 5
1998 3 8
1999 7 7
2000 10 5
2001 30 20
2002 17 35
2003 23 36
2004 34 41
2005 44 85
2006 70 120
2007 86 204
2008 92 339
2009 108 459
2010 108 667
2011 112 917
2012 142 1128
2013 116 1321
2014 111 1496
2015 144 1643
2016 139 1508
2017 131 1556
2018 164 1660
2019 179 2060
2020 262 2523
2021 284 2968
2022 233 3341
2023 178 3381

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 24 27 490
Dentistry 30 34 530
Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN) 59 78 729
Plastic Surgery 31 53 893
Gerontology 60 73 942
Urology 37 59 1071
Nursing 45 56 1182
Sports Medicine 52 70 1400
Surgery 44 73 1419
Anatomy and Physiology 45 79 1463
Dermatology 69 123 1497
Health Science 52 72 1535
Physical Therapy 55 79 1548
Veterinary 69 137 1558
Paramedicine and Emergency medicine 44 76 1579
Radiology and Nuclear medicine 46 79 1587
Virology 58 130 1668
Healthcare Management (MHA) 48 75 1680
Anesthesiology 59 104 1712
Family medicine 60 103 1741
Critical Care Nursing 59 118 1760
Pediatrics 74 150 1760
Gastroenterology and Hepatology 64 131 1786
Clinical Psychology 48 78 1820
Public Health 60 114 1834
Pathology 63 118 1929
Cardiology 61 117 1976
Psychiatry 58 103 2011
Immunology 76 177 2384
Oncology and Cancer research 68 150 2521
Pharmacology 87 181 3042

Engineering rankings

The Pontifical Catholic University of Minas Gerais ranked 55th for Engineering in Brazil and 2555th in the World with 2,451 publications made and 22,877 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering.

Engineering ranking Location
#55 of 127 In Brazil
#113 of 420 In Latin America
#2555 of 6,684 In the World

Pontifical Catholic University of Minas Gerais
Engineering Publications & Citations

Year Engineering publications Engineering citations
1991 0 3
1992 1 0
1993 0 1
1994 1 1
1995 0 3
1996 0 2
1997 4 3
1998 2 0
1999 17 5
2000 18 14
2001 190 18
2002 50 45
2003 38 68
2004 38 82
2005 53 123
2006 67 172
2007 64 246
2008 69 324
2009 71 436
2010 73 537
2011 85 664
2012 87 709
2013 89 888
2014 93 950
2015 155 1036
2016 122 1076
2017 119 1236
2018 119 1348
2019 170 1791
2020 188 2221
2021 176 2806
2022 149 2951
2023 133 2835

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 11 15 636
Architecture 21 32 855
Renewable Energy Engineering 34 64 1430
Remote Sensing 36 59 1572
Operations Research 31 57 1612
Computer Engineering 34 63 1630
Aerospace Engineering 35 67 1882
Mechanical Engineering 38 77 1931
Computer Networking 40 72 1981
Human-Computer Interaction 47 139 2086
Systems Engineering 41 81 2099
Structural Engineering 43 85 2202
Electrical Engineering 42 91 2265
Telecommunications 43 92 2355
Environmental Engineering 62 138 2387
Biotechnology 75 154 2453
Civil Engineering 49 113 2501
Acoustical Engineering 49 104 2503
Electronic Engineering 57 131 2620
Materials Science 62 130 2808
Metallurgical Engineering 62 132 2813
Geotechnical Engineering 68 161 2820
Optical Engineering 60 131 2941
Nanotechnology 68 144 3115
Chemical Engineering 80 186 3406

Computer Science rankings

The Pontifical Catholic University of Minas Gerais ranked 53rd for Computer Science in Brazil and 2368th in the World with 2,243 publications made and 20,694 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, Neuroscience, Computer Vision, Computer Networking.

Computer Science ranking Location
#53 of 125 In Brazil
#98 of 417 In Latin America
#2368 of 6,752 In the World

Pontifical Catholic University of Minas Gerais
Computer Science Publications & Citations

Year Computer Science publications Computer Science citations
1991 0 1
1992 0 1
1993 0 2
1994 1 2
1995 0 2
1996 0 2
1997 5 5
1998 8 2
1999 15 7
2000 16 16
2001 58 22
2002 44 59
2003 33 74
2004 28 81
2005 50 130
2006 73 201
2007 72 248
2008 65 380
2009 69 495
2010 78 585
2011 80 649
2012 77 694
2013 73 822
2014 84 887
2015 111 1035
2016 105 1008
2017 135 1010
2018 118 1207
2019 173 1588
2020 174 1769
2021 182 2117
2022 155 2346
2023 150 2359

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
Data Science 37 53 1498
Library and Information science 30 55 1585
Blockchain and Cryptography 34 54 1616
Computer Engineering 34 63 1630
Software Engineering 50 85 1639
Multimedia 37 61 1681
Management Information Systems 44 77 1883
Computer Networking 40 72 1981
Human-Computer Interaction 47 139 2086
Computer Vision 42 88 2090
Artificial Intelligence (AI) 45 86 2126
Computational Linguistics 47 84 2187
Cognitive Science 46 82 2230
Machine Learning 49 88 2235
Telecommunications 43 92 2355
Neuroscience 64 127 2369
Cyber Security 54 112 2629
Bioinformatics and Computational biology 71 153 2658

Physics rankings

The Pontifical Catholic University of Minas Gerais ranked 58th for Physics in Brazil and 2792nd in the World with 2,057 publications made and 18,576 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Acoustical Engineering, Nanotechnology.

Physics ranking Location
#58 of 127 In Brazil
#128 of 409 In Latin America
#2792 of 6,603 In the World

Pontifical Catholic University of Minas Gerais
Physics Publications & Citations

Year Physics publications Physics citations
1991 0 3
1992 1 3
1993 0 1
1994 1 2
1995 0 4
1996 1 0
1997 3 3
1998 6 0
1999 17 2
2000 14 12
2001 152 14
2002 36 42
2003 26 62
2004 23 69
2005 46 93
2006 55 139
2007 50 198
2008 53 249
2009 54 331
2010 60 428
2011 69 508
2012 63 598
2013 71 685
2014 80 824
2015 137 888
2016 108 898
2017 97 983
2018 103 1120
2019 147 1474
2020 161 1832
2021 154 2208
2022 131 2411
2023 127 2403

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 49 104 2503
Nuclear Physics 57 122 2650
Materials Science 62 130 2808
Quantum and Particle physics 57 133 2884
Optical Engineering 60 131 2941
Astrophysics and Astronomy 63 150 3041
Nanotechnology 68 144 3115

Chemistry rankings

The Pontifical Catholic University of Minas Gerais ranked 71st for Chemistry in Brazil and 2899th in the World with 1,797 publications made and 22,088 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Physical chemistry, Nanotechnology.

Chemistry ranking Location
#71 of 128 In Brazil
#149 of 414 In Latin America
#2899 of 6,447 In the World

Pontifical Catholic University of Minas Gerais
Chemistry Publications & Citations

Year Chemistry publications Chemistry citations
1991 0 1
1992 1 1
1993 0 4
1994 0 1
1995 0 2
1996 1 2
1997 1 2
1998 2 3
1999 9 4
2000 9 8
2001 134 6
2002 22 29
2003 19 38
2004 27 61
2005 29 78
2006 37 126
2007 39 171
2008 50 259
2009 59 323
2010 57 471
2011 60 577
2012 66 741
2013 47 823
2014 62 963
2015 115 999
2016 90 1110
2017 102 1152
2018 93 1281
2019 129 1769
2020 151 2219
2021 129 2577
2022 135 2927
2023 112 2951

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
Petrology and Geochemistry 51 122 2227
Physical chemistry 53 115 2518
Nutrition and Food Science 88 198 2618
Materials Science 62 130 2808
Biochemistry 77 170 2970
Organic Chemistry 79 165 3115
Nanotechnology 68 144 3115
Environmental Chemistry 85 200 3366
Chemical Engineering 80 186 3406

Psychology rankings

The Pontifical Catholic University of Minas Gerais ranked 53rd for Psychology in Brazil and 2056th in the World with 1,516 publications made and 13,451 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Social Psychology, Neuroscience, Education Majors, Cognitive Science.

Psychology ranking Location
#53 of 126 In Brazil
#90 of 403 In Latin America
#2056 of 6,528 In the World

Pontifical Catholic University of Minas Gerais
Psychology Publications & Citations

Year Psychology publications Psychology citations
1991 0 0
1992 0 0
1993 0 1
1994 0 2
1995 0 2
1996 0 0
1997 0 0
1998 4 1
1999 6 4
2000 4 1
2001 6 8
2002 10 11
2003 14 9
2004 16 18
2005 21 33
2006 42 56
2007 37 74
2008 39 133
2009 62 220
2010 68 297
2011 64 370
2012 72 445
2013 51 519
2014 80 608
2015 80 701
2016 81 632
2017 85 617
2018 88 727
2019 106 924
2020 121 979
2021 137 1223
2022 115 1507
2023 101 1534

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 48 78 1820
Education Majors 51 80 1828
Child Psychology 45 76 1876
Psychiatry 58 103 2011
Cognitive Science 46 82 2230
Social Psychology 46 84 2252
Neuroscience 64 127 2369

Mathematics rankings

The Pontifical Catholic University of Minas Gerais ranked 53rd for Mathematics in Brazil and 2499th in the World with 1,099 publications made and 12,394 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Math Teachers, Blockchain and Cryptography, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Operations Research.

Mathematics ranking Location
#53 of 124 In Brazil
#103 of 393 In Latin America
#2499 of 6,305 In the World

Pontifical Catholic University of Minas Gerais
Mathematics Publications & Citations

Year Mathematics publications Mathematics citations
1991 0 1
1992 0 2
1993 0 0
1994 0 2
1995 0 0
1996 0 0
1997 3 3
1998 0 0
1999 7 5
2000 6 8
2001 14 11
2002 18 28
2003 17 49
2004 19 49
2005 36 85
2006 37 94
2007 30 122
2008 32 193
2009 39 263
2010 57 311
2011 46 370
2012 43 379
2013 33 419
2014 43 532
2015 55 570
2016 53 557
2017 56 599
2018 58 665
2019 68 920
2020 78 1006
2021 90 1229
2022 89 1335
2023 67 1315

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
Operations Research 31 57 1612
Blockchain and Cryptography 34 54 1616
Math Teachers 48 91 2318
Statistics 56 106 2455
Econometrics and Mathematical Economics 41 100 2555

Business rankings

The Pontifical Catholic University of Minas Gerais ranked 42nd for Business in Brazil and 2186th in the World with 1,060 publications made and 8,564 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Management Information Systems, Public Policy / Administration.

Business ranking Location
#42 of 123 In Brazil
#85 of 388 In Latin America
#2186 of 6,187 In the World

Pontifical Catholic University of Minas Gerais
Business Publications & Citations

Year Business publications Business citations
1999 8 5
2000 6 6
2001 30 8
2002 23 27
2003 14 38
2004 15 56
2005 24 70
2006 35 87
2007 27 105
2008 27 183
2009 30 229
2010 25 269
2011 54 257
2012 39 264
2013 42 351
2014 57 339
2015 67 390
2016 53 404
2017 50 383
2018 51 472
2019 90 599
2020 80 666
2021 83 909
2022 67 878
2023 57 868

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 29 35 660
Public Policy / Administration 32 55 1161
Hospitality and Hotel Management 22 44 1187
Project Management 34 54 1409
Operations Research 31 57 1612
Management Information Systems 44 77 1883
Marketing 49 88 2326
Finance 41 91 2329
Management 43 93 2363
Advertising 50 86 2390

Art & Design rankings

The Pontifical Catholic University of Minas Gerais ranked 43rd for Art & Design in Brazil and 1704th in the World with 807 publications made and 3,373 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
#43 of 121 In Brazil
#71 of 350 In Latin America
#1704 of 5,720 In the World

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

Year Art & Design publications Art & Design citations
1991 0 1
1992 0 0
1993 0 0
1994 1 0
1995 0 1
1996 0 0
1997 4 1
1998 2 0
1999 3 0
2000 8 1
2001 23 6
2002 9 10
2003 10 9
2004 10 6
2005 11 12
2006 36 19
2007 23 21
2008 25 39
2009 31 84
2010 30 75
2011 34 120
2012 41 140
2013 32 143
2014 38 179
2015 44 174
2016 47 165
2017 45 158
2018 39 193
2019 58 267
2020 67 339
2021 52 393
2022 51 343
2023 29 325

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
Cinematography 52 59 649
Entertainment Industry Business 29 35 660
Architecture 21 32 855
Singing and Vocal Performance 34 41 880
Creative Writing 32 48 1119
Fashion Design 43 71 1610
Literature 45 74 1650
Multimedia 37 61 1681
Art History 50 88 1721
Aesthetics 41 72 1768

Economics rankings

The Pontifical Catholic University of Minas Gerais ranked 46th for Economics in Brazil and 2323rd in the World with 719 publications made and 4,693 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, International Relations and Diplomacy.

Economics ranking Location
#46 of 122 In Brazil
#95 of 378 In Latin America
#2323 of 5,995 In the World

Pontifical Catholic University of Minas Gerais
Economics Publications & Citations

Year Economics publications Economics citations
1997 2 0
1998 1 0
1999 3 1
2000 2 2
2001 4 3
2002 7 6
2003 5 7
2004 7 11
2005 7 13
2006 13 15
2007 13 25
2008 22 59
2009 18 85
2010 28 100
2011 33 120
2012 35 159
2013 24 201
2014 35 196
2015 45 273
2016 39 267
2017 33 253
2018 43 283
2019 52 370
2020 64 456
2021 69 657
2022 70 664
2023 41 632

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 23 744
Development Studies 47 92 2252
Finance 41 91 2329
Econometrics and Mathematical Economics 41 100 2555