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Universidade Federal da Bahia
(UFBA)
About
The Federal University of Bahia is a public university located mainly in the city of Salvador. It is the largest university in the state of Bahia.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 901 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 27 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Times Higher Education World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 50,721
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 19.0 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 1%
- Female : Male
- 54 : 46
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
THE
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownARWU
5 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Veterinary Science | 201-300 | - | 2023 |
| Clinical Medicine | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Ecology | 401-500 | - | 2023 |
| Human Biological Sciences | 401-500 | - | 2019 |
| Public Health | 401-500 | - | 2024 |
QS
3 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Architecture | 201-260 | - | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | 501-550 | - | 2026 |
| Medicine | 551-600 | - | 2026 |
US News
9 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Infectious Diseases | =233 | 38.0 | 2026 |
| Public, Environmental and Occupational Health | =296 | 38.0 | 2026 |
| Agricultural Sciences | 487 | 38.0 | 2026 |
| Clinical Medicine | 538 | 38.0 | 2026 |
| Plant and Animal Science | =553 | 38.0 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences and Public Health | =613 | 38.0 | 2026 |
| Environment/Ecology | =781 | 38.0 | 2026 |
| Chemistry | =1,190 | 38.0 | 2026 |
| Engineering | =1,428 | 38.0 | 2026 |
THE
11 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Law & Legal Studies | 401+ | 18.1 | 2026 |
| Education & Training | 601â800 | 20.1 | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | 601â800 | 16.8 | 2026 |
| Psychology | 601+ | 15.4 | 2026 |
| Clinical & Health | 801â1000 | 22.9 | 2026 |
| Life Sciences | 801â1000 | 23.4 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | 801â1000 | 21.6 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 1001+ | 11.5 | 2026 |
| Business & Economics | 1001+ | 14.7 | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | 1251+ | 9.6 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | 1251+ | 9.1 | 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of Universidade Federal da Bahia?
Universidade Federal da Bahia's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank 1201-1400, THE Rank 1501+, ARWU Rank 901-1000, US News Rank =1,151.
When was Universidade Federal da Bahia founded?
Universidade Federal da Bahia was founded in 1946.
What are the top subjects at Universidade Federal da Bahia?
Top subjects at Universidade Federal da Bahia include: Veterinary Science, Architecture, Infectious Diseases, Public, Environmental and Occupational Health, Clinical Medicine.
Where is Universidade Federal da Bahia located?
Universidade Federal da Bahia is located in Salvador, Brazil.