UFSC stands out in six subjects in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026

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The Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina (UFSC) achieved outstanding results in the 2026 edition of the QS World University Rankings by Subject, one of the most relevant international indicators of academic performance by subject area, published by QS Quacquarelli Symonds.

By broad subject area, UFSC ranks among the best universities in the world in:

Engineering & Technology —401–450 range
Life Sciences & Medicine —501–550 range
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 Specific Subjects

UFSC achieved its strongest results in the following subjects:

🏆 Petroleum Engineering — 51–100 (best institutional result)
🥈 Nursing — 101–150
🥉 Anthropology — 101–200
🔹 Mechanical, Aeronautical & Manufacturing Engineering — 201–250
🔹 Chemical Engineering — 201–250
🔹 Agriculture & 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.

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