The University of the State of Rio de Janeiro ranked 13th in Brazil, 647th in the global 2026 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 166 research topics. The University of the State of Rio de Janeiro ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 65,150 academic publications and 775,649 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 37 notable alumni.
The University of the State of Rio de Janeiro ranked 9th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Brazil and 195th in the World with 39,226 publications made and 348,847 citations received. Main research topics: Philosophy, Political Science, Sociology, Law, History.
The University of the State of Rio de Janeiro ranked 20th for Biology in Brazil and 805th in the World with 23,279 publications made and 424,616 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 526th in the World with 22,045 publications made and 387,421 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Surgery, Psychiatry, Immunology, Public Health.
The University of the State of Rio de Janeiro ranked 20th for Environmental Science in Brazil and 706th in the World with 18,881 publications made and 318,347 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Geology, Paleontology, Ecology, Oceanography.
The University of the State of Rio de Janeiro ranked 20th for Chemistry in Brazil and 1037th in the World with 16,741 publications made and 359,912 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Physical chemistry.
The University of the State of Rio de Janeiro ranked 21st for Engineering in Brazil and 1084th in the World with 15,580 publications made and 291,007 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 1019th in the World with 15,419 publications made and 310,483 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 1171st in the World with 10,636 publications made and 163,273 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 811th in the World with 8,259 publications made and 117,337 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 954th in the World with 6,742 publications made and 122,657 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 12th for Economics in Brazil and 848th in the World with 3,921 publications made and 59,410 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 11th for Art & Design in Brazil and 661st in the World with 3,389 publications made and 28,461 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.
