The Pontifical Catholic University of Sao Paulo ranked 30th in Brazil, 1116th in the global 2026 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 28,074 academic publications and 103,493 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 56 notable alumni.
The Pontifical Catholic University of Sao Paulo ranked 18th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Brazil and 356th in the World with 22,611 publications made and 71,204 citations received. Main research topics: Philosophy, Political Science, Sociology, Law, History.
The Pontifical Catholic University of Sao Paulo ranked 47th for Medicine in Brazil and 1473rd in the World with 5,157 publications made and 43,630 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Psychiatry, Surgery, Radiology and Nuclear medicine, Anatomy and Physiology.
The Pontifical Catholic University of Sao Paulo ranked 76th for Biology in Brazil and 2536th in the World with 4,471 publications made and 38,269 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 2204th in the World with 3,924 publications made and 24,047 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 1469th in the World with 3,606 publications made and 26,989 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Education Majors, Social Psychology, Neuroscience, Child Psychology.
The Pontifical Catholic University of Sao Paulo ranked 44th for Computer Science in Brazil and 2108th in the World with 3,382 publications made and 25,291 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 24th for Art & Design in Brazil and 1015th in the World with 1,918 publications made and 6,069 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 2137th in the World with 1,840 publications made and 8,869 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 1752nd in the World with 1,514 publications made and 9,422 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Political Economy, International Trade, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics.
