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Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul
(UFRGS)
About
The Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul is a Brazilian public federal research university based in Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul. UFRGS is among the largest and highest-rated universities in Brazil, having one of the largest number of scientific publications. From 2012 to 2019, the university was elected as the best federal university of Brazil. UFRGS has over 31,000 undergraduate students,...
The Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul is a Brazilian public federal research university based in Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul. UFRGS is among the largest and highest-rated universities in Brazil, having one of the largest number of scientific publications. From 2012 to 2019, the university was elected as the best federal university of Brazil. UFRGS has over 31,000 undergraduate students, over 12,000 graduate students, and more than 2,600 faculty members. As a Brazilian public federal institution, students do not pay tuition fees to enroll in courses offered by the university.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 464 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 77 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
- 40,018
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 14.4 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 1%
- Female : Male
- 52 : 48
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
THE
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownARWU
29 subjectsQS
34 subjectsUS News
25 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Psychiatry/Psychology | =145 | 53.5 | 2026 |
| Agricultural Sciences | 160 | 53.5 | 2026 |
| Endocrinology and Metabolism | 175 | 53.5 | 2026 |
| Food Science and Technology | 202 | 53.5 | 2026 |
| Ecology | =210 | 53.5 | 2026 |
| Plant and Animal Science | =211 | 53.5 | 2026 |
| Space Science | 218 | 53.5 | 2026 |
| Neuroscience and Behavior | =227 | 53.5 | 2026 |
| Polymer Science | 229 | 53.5 | 2026 |
| Microbiology | 236 | 53.5 | 2026 |
| Clinical Medicine | =298 | 53.5 | 2026 |
| Public, Environmental and Occupational Health | =344 | 53.5 | 2026 |
| Environment/Ecology | 345 | 53.5 | 2026 |
| Molecular Biology and Genetics | 385 | 53.5 | 2026 |
| Geosciences | =389 | 53.5 | 2026 |
| Pharmacology and Toxicology | =393 | 53.5 | 2026 |
| Physics & Astronomy | =411 | 53.5 | 2026 |
| Engineering | =417 | 53.5 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | =431 | 53.5 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences and Public Health | =438 | 53.5 | 2026 |
| Biology and Biochemistry | =460 | 53.5 | 2026 |
| Chemistry | =484 | 53.5 | 2026 |
| Physical Chemistry | =601 | 53.5 | 2026 |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering | =636 | 53.5 | 2026 |
| Materials Science | =689 | 53.5 | 2026 |
THE
11 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical & Health | 301–400 | 40.1 | 2026 |
| Education & Training | 301–400 | 36.3 | 2026 |
| Law & Legal Studies | 301–400 | 24.7 | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | 401–500 | 27.4 | 2026 |
| Psychology | 401–500 | 33.6 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 501–600 | 35.5 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | 501–600 | 31.7 | 2026 |
| Life Sciences | 601–800 | 29.3 | 2026 |
| Business & Economics | 601–800 | 28.8 | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | 801–1000 | 27.1 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | 801–1000 | 27.5 | 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul?
Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank 741-750, THE Rank 601–800, ARWU Rank 601-700, US News Rank =464.
When was Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul founded?
Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul was founded in 1895.
What are the top subjects at Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul?
Top subjects at Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul include: Veterinary Science, Dentistry, Anthropology, Mining & Mineral Engineering, Psychiatry/Psychology.
Where is Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul located?
Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul is located in Porto Alegre, Brazil.