The University of the State of Rio de Janeiro ranked 12th in Brazil, 650th in the global 2025 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 165 research topics. The University of the State of Rio de Janeiro ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 63,405 academic publications and 734,260 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 32 notable alumni.
The University of the State of Rio de Janeiro ranked 9th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Brazil and 193rd in the World with 38,499 publications made and 338,602 citations received. Main research topics: Philosophy, Political Science, Sociology, Law, History.
The University of the State of Rio de Janeiro ranked 19th for Biology in Brazil and 797th in the World with 22,490 publications made and 404,855 citations received. Main research topics: Genetics, Biochemistry, Paleontology, Immunology, Botany.
The University of the State of Rio de Janeiro ranked 9th for Medicine in Brazil and 525th in the World with 21,198 publications made and 364,947 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Surgery, Psychiatry, Immunology, Public Health.
The University of the State of Rio de Janeiro ranked 19th for Environmental Science in Brazil and 701st in the World with 18,310 publications made and 307,378 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Geology, Paleontology, Ecology, Oceanography.
The University of the State of Rio de Janeiro ranked 19th for Chemistry in Brazil and 1029th in the World with 16,210 publications made and 338,045 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Physical chemistry.
The University of the State of Rio de Janeiro ranked 20th for Engineering in Brazil and 1061st in the World with 15,127 publications made and 282,502 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering.
The University of the State of Rio de Janeiro ranked 19th for Physics in Brazil and 1007th in the World with 14,920 publications made and 295,423 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Nuclear Physics, Optical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy.
The University of the State of Rio de Janeiro ranked 20th for Computer Science in Brazil and 1156th in the World with 10,294 publications made and 160,397 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, Neuroscience, Telecommunications, Computer Vision.
The University of the State of Rio de Janeiro ranked 13th for Psychology in Brazil and 805th in the World with 7,998 publications made and 109,827 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Social Psychology, Education Majors, Child Psychology.
The University of the State of Rio de Janeiro ranked 18th for Mathematics in Brazil and 946th in the World with 6,595 publications made and 117,540 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Math Teachers, Applied Mathematics, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Blockchain and Cryptography.
The University of the State of Rio de Janeiro ranked 11th for Economics in Brazil and 836th in the World with 3,828 publications made and 55,862 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Political Economy, International Trade.
The University of the State of Rio de Janeiro ranked 10th for Art & Design in Brazil and 653rd in the World with 3,317 publications made and 26,751 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.
