UFSC stands out in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026
The Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina (UFSC) achieved outstanding results in the QS World University Rankings by Subject, one of the most relevant international indicators of academic performance by subject area.
By broad subject area, UFSC ranks among the world’s best universities in Engineering & Technologies (401-450 range), Life Sciences & Medicine (501-550 range), and Arts & Humanities (501-550 range). The university also demonstrated improvement in academic performance and scientific impact, reflected in indicators such as academic reputation, employer reputation, citations per paper, h-index, and international research network.
Highlights by subject areas:
UFSC achieved its strongest results in the following subjects:
🏆 Petroleum Engineering — 51–100 (best institutional result)
🥈 Nursing – 101–150
🥉 Anthropology — 101–200
🔹 Mechanical, Aeronautical and Manufacturing Engineering – 201–250
🔹 Chemical Engineering 201–250
🔹 Agriculture and Forestry — 201–250
In total, UFSC had 17 subjects ranked in the 2026 edition, highlighting the diversity and quality of its academic and scientific production across different fields of knowledge.
The QS Subject Rankings evaluate thousands of universities worldwide and consider criteria such as global academic reputation, employer recognition, research impact, and international collaboration.
For more information, visit the QS World University Rankings official website.
Translated by SINTER/UFSC.
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