University of Passo Fundo

🇧🇷 Brazil 4-Year University

Global #1686 Brazil #43

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Institution Info

Founded: 1968
Type: 4-Year University
Students: 22,500 students
Faculty: 850
Website: https://www.upf.br/

About

University of Passo Fundo is a higher education institution in Brazil, founded in 1968. Recognized as a globally recognized institution, it is a prominent university in Brazil. The university has approximately 22K students.

Rankings

Source	Year	Rank	Score
THE	2026	THE #1868 · Ranked	20,72
UNIRANKS	2026	UniRanks #1686 · Ranked	69,36

Research Output via OpenAlex

150

h-index

228,636

Citations

12,053

Publications

5,056

i10-index

0,91

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is University of Passo Fundo's global ranking?

University of Passo Fundo is ranked #1,686 globally according to the UniRanks aggregated ranking. Within Brazil, it holds the #43 position.

When was University of Passo Fundo founded?

University of Passo Fundo was founded in 1968, making it 58 years old. It is one of the established institutions in Brazil.

How many students attend University of Passo Fundo?

University of Passo Fundo has a student body of approximately 22,500 students. The student-to-faculty ratio is approximately 26:1.

What is University of Passo Fundo's research output?

University of Passo Fundo has produced 12,053 research publications with 228,636 total citations and an h-index of 150, according to OpenAlex data.