Brazil Shines in Global University Rankings

The results highlight Brazil as the leading Latin American country in these rankings, showcasing its broad academic excellence across various subjects.

Notably, dentistry stands out as one of Brazil‘s top-performing fields, reflecting the country’s strong educational capabilities.

Brazil’s performance this year slightly surpassed that of Mexico, its close regional competitor, with whom it was previously tied.

Nevertheless, only 7% of Brazilian programs made it into the top 50 worldwide, nearly half the percentage of Mexico’s entries.

The 2024 QS rankings evaluated 309 programs across 28 Brazilian universities, providing a detailed look at the nation’s academic landscape.

Of these programs, 20% improved in ranking, 21% saw a decline, and 46% remained stable, demonstrating notable consistency. This year also saw 39 programs ranked for the first time.

In these fields, 23 programs improved their rankings, 18 decreased, and five maintained their positions.

This performance underlines the resilience and evolving prowess of Brazilian higher education, overcoming challenges to compete on the global stage.