Universidade Federal do Pará
(UFPA)
About
The Federal University of Pará is one of the public universities maintained by the Brazilian federal government in the state of Pará. The university, with + 50,000 students enrolled in its courses, operates across multiple campuses in the cities of Belém, Abaetetuba, Altamira, Ananindeua, Bragança, Castanhal, Cametá, Capanema, Breves, Tucuruí and Soure. Among UFPA research teams, there are many na...
The Federal University of Pará is one of the public universities maintained by the Brazilian federal government in the state of Pará. The university, with + 50,000 students enrolled in its courses, operates across multiple campuses in the cities of Belém, Abaetetuba, Altamira, Ananindeua, Bragança, Castanhal, Cametá, Capanema, Breves, Tucuruí and Soure. Among UFPA research teams, there are many nationally recognized groups, particularly in the fields of genetics, parasitology, tropical diseases and geosciences.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 901 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 17 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 49,025
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 18.1 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 0%
- Female : Male
- 55 : 45
- Staff
- 4,570
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownQS
1 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Petroleum Engineering | 151-175 | - | 2026 |
ARWU
2 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Veterinary Science | 201-300 | - | 2020 |
| Ecology | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
US News
5 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Plant and Animal Science | =392 | 30.7 | 2026 |
| Agricultural Sciences | 486 | 30.7 | 2026 |
| Environment/Ecology | =799 | 30.7 | 2026 |
| Chemistry | =1,343 | 30.7 | 2026 |
| Engineering | =1,493 | 30.7 | 2026 |
THE
9 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Arts & Humanities | 601–800 | 16.8 | 2026 |
| Psychology | 601+ | 15.4 | 2026 |
| Life Sciences | 801–1000 | 23.4 | 2026 |
| Education & Training | 801+ | 15.4 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 1001+ | 11.5 | 2026 |
| Clinical & Health | 1001+ | 11.2 | 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 Pará?
Universidade Federal do Pará's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank 1401+, THE Rank 1501+, ARWU Rank 901-1000, US News Rank =1,568.
When was Universidade Federal do Pará founded?
Universidade Federal do Pará was founded in 1957.
What are the top subjects at Universidade Federal do Pará?
Top subjects at Universidade Federal do Pará include: Petroleum Engineering, Veterinary Science, Ecology, Plant and Animal Science, Agricultural Sciences.
Where is Universidade Federal do Pará located?
Universidade Federal do Pará is located in Belém, Brazil.