Universidade Federal Fluminense
(UFF)
About
The Fluminense Federal University is a Brazilian public higher education institution located mainly in Niterói and in other cities of Rio de Janeiro state. It was first established on December 18, 1960, with the name of Universidade Federal do Estado do Rio de Janeiro (UFERJ), through an integration of different academic colleges in the city of Niterói. On November 5, 1965, the current name became...
The Fluminense Federal University is a Brazilian public higher education institution located mainly in Niterói and in other cities of Rio de Janeiro state. It was first established on December 18, 1960, with the name of Universidade Federal do Estado do Rio de Janeiro (UFERJ), through an integration of different academic colleges in the city of Niterói. On November 5, 1965, the current name became official.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 801 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 31 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 71,079
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 20.2 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 0%
- Female : Male
- 48 : 52
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownQS
8 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Petroleum Engineering | 101-150 | - | 2025 |
| History | 201-250 | - | 2026 |
| Linguistics | 251-300 | - | 2025 |
| Agriculture & Forestry | 401-475 | - | 2025 |
| Mathematics | 451-500 | - | 2022 |
| Arts & Humanities | 501-550 | - | 2025 |
| Physics & Astronomy | 601-675 | - | 2025 |
| Medicine | 701-850 | - | 2025 |
ARWU
6 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Dentistry | 151-200 | - | 2025 |
| Food Science & Technology | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Veterinary Science | 201-300 | - | 2023 |
| Mathematics | 301-400 | - | 2022 |
| Earth & Marine Sciences | 401-500 | - | 2021 |
| Public Health | 401-500 | - | 2018 |
US News
10 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Food Science and Technology | =176 | 36.4 | 2026 |
| Agricultural Sciences | =294 | 36.4 | 2026 |
| Plant and Animal Science | =623 | 36.4 | 2026 |
| Environment/Ecology | =740 | 36.4 | 2026 |
| Physics & Astronomy | 811 | 36.4 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | =848 | 36.4 | 2026 |
| Clinical Medicine | =906 | 36.4 | 2026 |
| Materials Science | =932 | 36.4 | 2026 |
| Engineering | =1,208 | 36.4 | 2026 |
| Chemistry | =1,018 | 36.4 | 2026 |
THE
11 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Law & Legal Studies | 401+ | 18.1 | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | 501–600 | 24.6 | 2026 |
| Education & Training | 601–800 | 20.1 | 2026 |
| Psychology | 601+ | 15.4 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 801–1000 | 23.4 | 2026 |
| Life Sciences | 801–1000 | 23.4 | 2026 |
| Business & Economics | 801–1000 | 21.2 | 2026 |
| Clinical & Health | 1001+ | 11.2 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | 1001–1250 | 20.9 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | 1001+ | 11.4 | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | 1251+ | 9.6 | 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of Universidade Federal Fluminense?
Universidade Federal Fluminense's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank 1201-1400, THE Rank 1501+, ARWU Rank 801-900, US News Rank =1,238.
When was Universidade Federal Fluminense founded?
Universidade Federal Fluminense was founded in 1960.
What are the top subjects at Universidade Federal Fluminense?
Top subjects at Universidade Federal Fluminense include: Petroleum Engineering, Dentistry, Food Science and Technology, Food Science & Technology, Veterinary Science.
Where is Universidade Federal Fluminense located?
Universidade Federal Fluminense is located in Niterói, Brazil.