Universidade Federal do Maranhão
(UFMA)
About
The Federal University of Maranhão is a federal university in the northeastern state of Maranhão, Brazil.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 1501 worldwide across 2 major ranking systems
Ranked in 7 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 47,330
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 23.5 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 0%
- Female : Male
- 53 : 47
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownARWU
1 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Dentistry | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
US News
1 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Plant and Animal Science | 745 | 21.3 | 2026 |
THE
5 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical & Health | 1001+ | 11.2 | 2026 |
| Life Sciences | 1001+ | 10.9 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | 1001+ | 11.4 | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | 1251+ | 9.6 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | 1251+ | 9.1 | 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of Universidade Federal do Maranhão?
Universidade Federal do Maranhão's performance in the latest university rankings: THE Rank 1501+, US News Rank =2,037.
When was Universidade Federal do Maranhão founded?
Universidade Federal do Maranhão was founded in 1966.
What are the top subjects at Universidade Federal do Maranhão?
Top subjects at Universidade Federal do Maranhão include: Dentistry, Plant and Animal Science, Clinical & Health, Life Sciences, Social Sciences.
Where is Universidade Federal do Maranhão located?
Universidade Federal do Maranhão is located in São Luís, Brazil.