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Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais
(UFMG)
About
The Federal University of Minas Gerais is a federal research university located in the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil. Its main and biggest campus is located in the city of Belo Horizonte. It is one of Brazil's five largest and highest-ranked universities.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 501 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 72 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
- 43,267
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 14.9 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 2%
- Female : Male
- 56 : 44
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
THE
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownARWU
22 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Veterinary Science | 51-75 | - | 2025 |
| Dentistry | 101-150 | - | 2025 |
| Public Health | 151-200 | - | 2025 |
| Ecology | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Human Biological Sciences | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Nursing | 201-300 | - | 2018 |
| Statistics & Operational Research | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Mathematics | 301-400 | - | 2023 |
| Nanoscience & Nanotechnology | 301-400 | - | 2018 |
| Food Science & Technology | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Biological Sciences | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Clinical Medicine | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Pharmacy & Pharmacology | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Electrical & Electronic Engineering | 401-500 | - | 2019 |
| Computer Science | 401-500 | - | 2022 |
| Chemical Engineering | 401-500 | - | 2020 |
| Materials Science | 401-500 | - | 2017 |
| Energy Science & Engineering | 401-500 | - | 2018 |
| Environmental Sciences | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
| Biotechnology | 401-500 | - | 2024 |
| Agricultural Sciences | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
| Education & Training | 401-500 | - | 2019 |
QS
39 subjectsUS News
23 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Microbiology | =100 | 50.8 | 2026 |
| Ecology | =178 | 50.8 | 2026 |
| Biology and Biochemistry | =186 | 50.8 | 2026 |
| Infectious Diseases | 212 | 50.8 | 2026 |
| Immunology | =242 | 50.8 | 2026 |
| Plant and Animal Science | 244 | 50.8 | 2026 |
| Environment/Ecology | =278 | 50.8 | 2026 |
| Pharmacology and Toxicology | =288 | 50.8 | 2026 |
| Neuroscience and Behavior | =312 | 50.8 | 2026 |
| Public, Environmental and Occupational Health | =318 | 50.8 | 2026 |
| Molecular Biology and Genetics | 321 | 50.8 | 2026 |
| Clinical Medicine | =330 | 50.8 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | =375 | 50.8 | 2026 |
| Agricultural Sciences | 375 | 50.8 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences and Public Health | =409 | 50.8 | 2026 |
| Mathematics | =439 | 50.8 | 2026 |
| Psychiatry/Psychology | 489 | 50.8 | 2026 |
| Materials Science | =611 | 50.8 | 2026 |
| Engineering | =666 | 50.8 | 2026 |
| Chemistry | =696 | 50.8 | 2026 |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering | 705 | 50.8 | 2026 |
| Physical Chemistry | =722 | 50.8 | 2026 |
| Physics & Astronomy | =892 | 50.8 | 2026 |
THE
11 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Law & Legal Studies | 201–250 | 37.7 | 2026 |
| Education & Training | 301–400 | 36.3 | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | 301–400 | 31.0 | 2026 |
| Psychology | 401–500 | 33.6 | 2026 |
| Clinical & Health | 501–600 | 33.9 | 2026 |
| Life Sciences | 501–600 | 35.5 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | 501–600 | 31.7 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 601–800 | 30.0 | 2026 |
| Business & Economics | 601–800 | 28.8 | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | 1001–1250 | 21.4 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | 1001–1250 | 20.9 | 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais?
Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank =600, THE Rank 801–1000, ARWU Rank 501-600, US News Rank =550.
When was Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais founded?
Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais was founded in 1927.
What are the top subjects at Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais?
Top subjects at Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais include: Veterinary Science, Classics & Ancient History, Mineral & Mining Engineering, Dentistry, Microbiology.
Where is Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais located?
Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais is located in Belo Horizonte, Brazil.