The Pontifical Catholic University of Sao Paulo ranked 29th in Brazil, 1136th in the global 2025 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 81 research topics. The Pontifical Catholic University of Sao Paulo ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 27,653 academic publications and 97,377 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 53 notable alumni.
The Pontifical Catholic University of Sao Paulo ranked 18th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Brazil and 350th in the World with 22,389 publications made and 66,932 citations received. Main research topics: Philosophy, Political Science, Sociology, Law, History.
The Pontifical Catholic University of Sao Paulo ranked 45th for Medicine in Brazil and 1442nd in the World with 4,982 publications made and 40,567 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Psychiatry, Surgery, Radiology and Nuclear medicine, Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN).
The Pontifical Catholic University of Sao Paulo ranked 75th for Biology in Brazil and 2501st in the World with 4,333 publications made and 35,609 citations received. Main research topics: Genetics, Paleontology, Biochemistry, Neuroscience, Immunology.
The Pontifical Catholic University of Sao Paulo ranked 64th for Environmental Science in Brazil and 2162nd in the World with 3,854 publications made and 22,442 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Geology, Paleontology, Ecology, Agricultural Science.
The Pontifical Catholic University of Sao Paulo ranked 33rd for Psychology in Brazil and 1443rd in the World with 3,519 publications made and 25,118 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Education Majors, Social Psychology, Neuroscience, Child Psychology.
The Pontifical Catholic University of Sao Paulo ranked 43rd for Computer Science in Brazil and 2071st in the World with 3,305 publications made and 23,530 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Neuroscience, Machine Learning, Library and Information science, Cyber Security.
The Pontifical Catholic University of Sao Paulo ranked 23rd for Art & Design in Brazil and 993rd in the World with 1,899 publications made and 5,666 citations received. Main research topics: Literature, Fashion Design, 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.
The Pontifical Catholic University of Sao Paulo ranked 43rd for Business in Brazil and 2093rd in the World with 1,835 publications made and 8,358 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Public Policy / Administration, Management Information Systems.
The Pontifical Catholic University of Sao Paulo ranked 34th for Economics in Brazil and 1718th in the World with 1,490 publications made and 8,858 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Political Economy, International Trade, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics.
