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Universidade Federal de Santa Maria
(UFSM)
About
The Federal University of Santa Maria is a Brazilian public university located in Santa Maria, in the state of Rio Grande do Sul, funded by the federal government of Brazil. It was founded in 1960, by Professor José Mariano da Rocha Filho. Its campuses span over 1,837.72 ha, with a total of 386,968 m2 of buildings and 28,307 students.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 701 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 25 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
- 27,692
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 14.2 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 1%
- Female : Male
- 55 : 45
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
THE
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownARWU
7 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Agricultural Sciences | 101-150 | - | 2025 |
| Dentistry | 151-200 | - | 2025 |
| Food Science & Technology | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Veterinary Science | 201-300 | - | 2023 |
| Ecology | 401-500 | - | 2019 |
| Chemical Engineering | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
| Pharmacy & Pharmacology | 401-500 | - | 2019 |
US News
8 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Agricultural Sciences | =144 | 36.6 | 2026 |
| Food Science and Technology | 172 | 36.6 | 2026 |
| Plant and Animal Science | =409 | 36.6 | 2026 |
| Engineering | =676 | 36.6 | 2026 |
| Environment/Ecology | =721 | 36.6 | 2026 |
| Biology and Biochemistry | =742 | 36.6 | 2026 |
| Chemistry | =751 | 36.6 | 2026 |
| Clinical Medicine | =962 | 36.6 | 2026 |
QS
2 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture & Forestry | 251-300 | - | 2026 |
| Chemistry | 601-650 | - | 2024 |
THE
9 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Arts & Humanities | 601–800 | 16.8 | 2026 |
| Clinical & Health | 801–1000 | 22.9 | 2026 |
| Life Sciences | 801–1000 | 23.4 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | 801–1000 | 27.5 | 2026 |
| Education & Training | 801+ | 15.4 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 1001+ | 11.5 | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | 1001–1250 | 21.4 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | 1001+ | 11.4 | 2026 |
| Business & Economics | 1001+ | 14.7 | 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of Universidade Federal de Santa Maria?
Universidade Federal de Santa Maria's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank 1401+, THE Rank 1501+, ARWU Rank 701-800, US News Rank =1,230.
When was Universidade Federal de Santa Maria founded?
Universidade Federal de Santa Maria was founded in 1960.
What are the top subjects at Universidade Federal de Santa Maria?
Top subjects at Universidade Federal de Santa Maria include: Agricultural Sciences, Agricultural Sciences, Dentistry, Food Science and Technology, Food Science & Technology.
Where is Universidade Federal de Santa Maria located?
Universidade Federal de Santa Maria is located in Santa Maria, Brazil.