Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte
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Global #672
Brazil #15
Institution Info
- Founded
- 1958
- Type
- 4-Year University
- Website
- https://ufrn.br/
About
Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte is a higher education institution in Brazil, founded in 1958. Recognized as ranked among the top 1,000 universities worldwide, it is one of the leading universities in Brazil. The university has a member of Global D-Tier (World 501-1000) and Top 30 Universities in South America.
Rankings
| Source | Year | Rank | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE | 2026 | THE #1663 · Ranked | 24.60 |
| UNIRANKS | 2026 | UniRanks #672 · Ranked | 81.47 |
Research Output via OpenAlex
268
h-index
1,547,275
Citations
58,381
Publications
36,579
i10-index
1.29
Mean Citedness
Tier Memberships
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Frequently Asked Questions
Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte is ranked #672 globally according to the UniRanks aggregated ranking. Within Brazil, it holds the #15 position.
Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte was founded in 1958, making it 68 years old. It is one of the established institutions in Brazil.
Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte has produced 58,381 research publications with 1,547,275 total citations and an h-index of 268, according to OpenAlex data.