Brazil shines internationally with 22 university programs ranked among the best globally in the latest QS World University Rankings by Subject.
QS Quacquarelli Symonds, a renowned analyst in higher education, conducted this annual assessment, now in its fourteenth iteration.
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.
Brazil represented five major areas of study: arts and humanities, engineering and technology, life sciences, natural sciences, and social sciences.
In these fields, 23 programs improved their rankings, 18 decreased, and five maintained their positions.
University of São Paulo (USP) leads in Brazil with 44 programs ranked in top 100 globally, surpassing other Brazilian universities.
USP’s dentistry program particularly distinguished itself, securing the 13th spot worldwide.
QS report underscores Brazil’s rising global education role, highlighting leadership in fields like dentistry, rivaling top study destinations.
This performance underlines the resilience and evolving prowess of Brazilian higher education, overcoming challenges to compete on the global stage.