UFG Medical School rises in Brazil's university rankings

The Faculty of Medicine at the Federal University of Goiás (FM/UFG) has entered the top 20 medical schools in Brazil, according to the 2026 Ranking Universitário Folha (RUF). The institution climbed from 32nd place last year to 17th place in the current evaluation.

The RUF ranking evaluates higher education institutions based on scientific research, teaching quality, labor market performance, internationalization, and innovation. For medical units, the assessment specifically focuses on teaching and the labor market, including student performance on national exams, faculty qualifications, market reputation, and infrastructure such as university hospitals and research centers.