Education & universities
Belém is a regional education center with a mix of universities and research activity in our dataset, spanning fields such as Physics, Mathematics and Medicine.
Belém is a regional education center with a mix of universities and research activity in our dataset, spanning fields such as Physics, Mathematics and Medicine.
Belém, Brazil is classified as a regional education center in our deterministic education index. These are planning estimates derived from country academic priors and existing city signals — not measured enrolment data or institutional rankings. Data year 2025; last updated 2026-05-16.
Representative academic ecosystem for this city — deterministic dataset entities, not a verified institutional directory.
Universities below are deterministic, representative dataset entities generated for research and discovery — they are not a directory of specific, real, or accredited institutions, and the scores are not rankings. Verify actual universities and accreditation with official sources.
large student body · est. ~1717
medium student body · est. ~1925
medium student body · est. ~1978
small student body · est. ~1866
small student body · est. ~1919
Where research activity concentrates and how strong it is.
Research activity in Belém centers on Physics, Mathematics and Medicine, with a research score of 56/100.
The day-to-day experience for students.
Belém offers a moderate student environment, supported by walkable neighborhoods and relatively affordable living.
How the city draws students from abroad.
Belém attracts international students through academic programs and its urban environment.
Academic fields most represented across the city's universities in our dataset.
A 0–100 composite of higher education, research, reputation, student friendliness, international appeal, and university density. Used consistently across the platform.
How well the city supports student life overall.
Belém has a student-friendliness score of 65/100, reflecting affordability, walkability, connectivity, and overall quality of life for students.
Research strength and the density of academic institutions.
Belém has 5 representative universities in our dataset and a research score of 56/100.
Continue researching this city across the platform's other planning surfaces.
Keep exploring Belém across the rest of the dataset — its full profile, travel guides and nearby nature.