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Universidade Federal de São Carlos
(UFSCar)
About
The Federal University of São Carlos is a public research university located in São Carlos, state of São Paulo, Brazil.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 801 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 38 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
- 20,250
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 14.2 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 1%
- Female : Male
- 50 : 50
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
THE
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownARWU
9 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Metallurgical Engineering | 101-150 | - | 2025 |
| Materials Science | 151-200 | - | 2025 |
| Nursing | 201-300 | - | 2018 |
| Food Science & Technology | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Ecology | 401-500 | - | 2022 |
| Chemical Engineering | 401-500 | - | 2021 |
| Energy Science & Engineering | 401-500 | - | 2019 |
| Biotechnology | 401-500 | - | 2024 |
| Management | 401-500 | - | 2020 |
QS
15 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Chemical Engineering | 201-250 | - | 2026 |
| Materials Science | 251-300 | - | 2026 |
| Mechanical, Aeronautical & Manufacturing Engineering | 301-350 | - | 2026 |
| Agriculture & Forestry | 351-400 | - | 2026 |
| Chemistry | 351-400 | - | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | 451-500 | - | 2026 |
| Natural Sciences | 451-500 | - | 2026 |
| Physics & Astronomy | 451-500 | - | 2026 |
| Electrical & Electronic Engineering | 501-550 | - | 2026 |
| Biological Sciences | 501-550 | - | 2026 |
| Environmental Sciences | 501-550 | - | 2026 |
| Mathematics | 501-530 | - | 2023 |
| Computer Science | 551-600 | - | 2026 |
| Business & Management Studies | 551-600 | - | 2025 |
| Medicine | 701-850 | - | 2026 |
US News
13 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Polymer Science | 230 | 40.6 | 2026 |
| Chemistry | 313 | 40.6 | 2026 |
| Materials Science | =325 | 40.6 | 2026 |
| Agricultural Sciences | =366 | 40.6 | 2026 |
| Plant and Animal Science | =503 | 40.6 | 2026 |
| Biology and Biochemistry | =576 | 40.6 | 2026 |
| Physical Chemistry | =586 | 40.6 | 2026 |
| Environment/Ecology | =600 | 40.6 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences and Public Health | =696 | 40.6 | 2026 |
| Clinical Medicine | =869 | 40.6 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | =872 | 40.6 | 2026 |
| Physics & Astronomy | =924 | 40.6 | 2026 |
| Engineering | =959 | 40.6 | 2026 |
THE
9 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Education & Training | 501–600 | 29.0 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | 601–800 | 26.6 | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | 601–800 | 16.8 | 2026 |
| Psychology | 601+ | 15.4 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 801–1000 | 23.4 | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | 801–1000 | 27.1 | 2026 |
| Clinical & Health | 801–1000 | 22.9 | 2026 |
| Life Sciences | 801–1000 | 23.4 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | 1001–1250 | 20.9 | 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of Universidade Federal de São Carlos?
Universidade Federal de São Carlos's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank 1001-1200, THE Rank 1201–1500, ARWU Rank 801-900, US News Rank =1,009.
When was Universidade Federal de São Carlos founded?
Universidade Federal de São Carlos was founded in 1968.
What are the top subjects at Universidade Federal de São Carlos?
Top subjects at Universidade Federal de São Carlos include: Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Science, Nursing, Chemical Engineering, Polymer Science.
Where is Universidade Federal de São Carlos located?
Universidade Federal de São Carlos is located in São Carlos, Brazil.