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Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina
(UFSC)
About
The Federal University of Santa Catarina is a public university in Florianópolis, the capital city of Santa Catarina in southern Brazil.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 601 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 61 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
- 36,229
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 14.9 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 3%
- Female : Male
- 50 : 50
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
THE
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownQS
26 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Petroleum Engineering | 51-100 | - | 2026 |
| Dentistry | 51-120 | - | 2025 |
| Nursing | 101-150 | - | 2026 |
| Anthropology | 101-200 | - | 2026 |
| Architecture | 201-240 | - | 2024 |
| English Language & Literature | 201-250 | - | 2021 |
| Chemical Engineering | 201-250 | - | 2026 |
| Mechanical, Aeronautical & Manufacturing Engineering | 201-250 | - | 2026 |
| Agriculture & Forestry | 201-250 | - | 2026 |
| Linguistics | 301-350 | - | 2026 |
| Modern Languages | 301-340 | - | 2024 |
| Electrical & Electronic Engineering | 301-350 | - | 2026 |
| Pharmacy & Pharmacology | 301-350 | - | 2023 |
| Engineering & Technology | 401-450 | - | 2026 |
| Environmental Sciences | 401-450 | - | 2026 |
| Materials Science | 401-550 | - | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | 501-550 | - | 2026 |
| Life Sciences & Medicine | 501-550 | - | 2026 |
| Chemistry | 501-550 | - | 2026 |
| Mathematics | 501-600 | - | 2026 |
| Business & Management Studies | 551-600 | - | 2025 |
| Economics & Econometrics | 551-700 | - | 2026 |
| Biological Sciences | 601-650 | - | 2026 |
| Medicine | 601-650 | - | 2026 |
| Physics & Astronomy | 601-675 | - | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 751-850 | - | 2026 |
US News
17 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Marine and Freshwater Biology | =85 | 44.9 | 2026 |
| Food Science and Technology | =180 | 44.9 | 2026 |
| Agricultural Sciences | =209 | 44.9 | 2026 |
| Plant and Animal Science | =373 | 44.9 | 2026 |
| Neuroscience and Behavior | 375 | 44.9 | 2026 |
| Public, Environmental and Occupational Health | =389 | 44.9 | 2026 |
| Pharmacology and Toxicology | =467 | 44.9 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences and Public Health | =479 | 44.9 | 2026 |
| Engineering | =481 | 44.9 | 2026 |
| Clinical Medicine | =571 | 44.9 | 2026 |
| Environment/Ecology | =591 | 44.9 | 2026 |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering | =636 | 44.9 | 2026 |
| Biology and Biochemistry | =642 | 44.9 | 2026 |
| Chemistry | =718 | 44.9 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | =761 | 44.9 | 2026 |
| Materials Science | =926 | 44.9 | 2026 |
| Physics & Astronomy | 947 | 44.9 | 2026 |
ARWU
20 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Automation & Control | 151-200 | - | 2019 |
| Dentistry | 151-200 | - | 2025 |
| Food Science & Technology | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Veterinary Science | 201-300 | - | 2021 |
| Nursing | 201-300 | - | 2018 |
| Ecology | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Civil Engineering | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Energy Science & Engineering | 301-400 | - | 2020 |
| Human Biological Sciences | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Public Health | 301-400 | - | 2022 |
| Electrical & Electronic Engineering | 401-500 | - | 2019 |
| Computer Science | 401-500 | - | 2017 |
| Chemical Engineering | 401-500 | - | 2021 |
| Environmental Sciences | 401-500 | - | 2018 |
| Biotechnology | 401-500 | - | 2024 |
| Agricultural Sciences | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
| Clinical Medicine | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
| Pharmacy & Pharmacology | 401-500 | - | 2020 |
| Management | 401-500 | - | 2023 |
THE
11 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Law & Legal Studies | 251–300 | 34.7 | 2026 |
| Education & Training | 401–500 | 32.7 | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | 501–600 | 24.6 | 2026 |
| Psychology | 501–600 | 28.2 | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | 601–800 | 31.6 | 2026 |
| Clinical & Health | 601–800 | 28.2 | 2026 |
| Life Sciences | 601–800 | 29.3 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | 601–800 | 26.6 | 2026 |
| Business & Economics | 601–800 | 28.8 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 801–1000 | 23.4 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | 1001–1250 | 20.9 | 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina?
Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank 901-950, THE Rank 1001–1200, ARWU Rank 601-700, US News Rank =797.
When was Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina founded?
Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina was founded in 1962.
What are the top subjects at Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina?
Top subjects at Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina include: Petroleum Engineering, Dentistry, Marine and Freshwater Biology, Nursing, Anthropology.
Where is Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina located?
Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina is located in Florianópolis, Brazil.