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Universidade Federal do Ceará
(UFC)
About
The Federal University of Ceará is a federal university with campuses in the cities of Fortaleza, Sobral, Russas, Quixadá, Crateús and Itapajé, in the state of Ceará, Brazil. UFC is a public and tuition-free university, with several academic programs in most areas of knowledge.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 901 worldwide across 3 major ranking systems
Ranked in 34 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
- 39,811
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 19.0 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 1%
- Female : Male
- 45 : 55
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
THE
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownARWU
11 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Resources | 101-150 | - | 2025 |
| Food Science & Technology | 151-200 | - | 2022 |
| Telecommunication Engineering | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Veterinary Science | 201-300 | - | 2022 |
| Dentistry | 201-300 | - | 2024 |
| Nursing | 201-300 | - | 2019 |
| Agricultural Sciences | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Electrical & Electronic Engineering | 401-500 | - | 2018 |
| Chemical Engineering | 401-500 | - | 2020 |
| Public Health | 401-500 | - | 2019 |
| Pharmacy & Pharmacology | 401-500 | - | 2019 |
QS
6 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Petroleum Engineering | 151-175 | - | 2026 |
| Chemical Engineering | 351-400 | - | 2024 |
| Agriculture & Forestry | 401-475 | - | 2026 |
| Mathematics | 501-600 | - | 2026 |
| Medicine | 651-700 | - | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 701-750 | - | 2026 |
US News
11 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Agricultural Sciences | =396 | 35.8 | 2026 |
| Plant and Animal Science | =568 | 35.8 | 2026 |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering | =599 | 35.8 | 2026 |
| Biology and Biochemistry | =660 | 35.8 | 2026 |
| Physical Chemistry | =713 | 35.8 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | =806 | 35.8 | 2026 |
| Environment/Ecology | =844 | 35.8 | 2026 |
| Materials Science | =859 | 35.8 | 2026 |
| Physics & Astronomy | 918 | 35.8 | 2026 |
| Engineering | =922 | 35.8 | 2026 |
| Chemistry | =925 | 35.8 | 2026 |
THE
9 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Education & Training | 601+ | 14.4 | 2025 |
| Psychology | 601+ | 15.8 | 2025 |
| Computer Science | 801–1000 | 21.5 | 2025 |
| Engineering & Technology | 801–1000 | 25.6 | 2025 |
| Clinical & Health | 801–1000 | 20.7 | 2025 |
| Life Sciences | 801–1000 | 20.8 | 2025 |
| Social Sciences | 801–1000 | 19.6 | 2025 |
| Business & Economics | 801+ | 14.2 | 2025 |
| Physical Sciences | 1001+ | 9.3 | 2025 |
Organization Structure
Related unitsFrequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of Universidade Federal do Ceará?
Universidade Federal do Ceará's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank 1201-1400, ARWU Rank 901-1000, US News Rank =1,271.
When was Universidade Federal do Ceará founded?
Universidade Federal do Ceará was founded in 1954.
What are the top subjects at Universidade Federal do Ceará?
Top subjects at Universidade Federal do Ceará include: Water Resources, Food Science & Technology, Petroleum Engineering, Telecommunication Engineering, Veterinary Science.
Where is Universidade Federal do Ceará located?
Universidade Federal do Ceará is located in Fortaleza, Brazil.