# Top 31 research institutes in Minas Gerais

Tamtam tracks 31 research institutes headquartered in Minas Gerais. This list ranks all of them by number of employees on LinkedIn, led by Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, PUC Minas and Universidade Federal de Viçosa. Their median headcount is 979. Half of them were founded in 1969 or later. The most common headquarters are Belo Horizonte (13), Uberaba (3) and Juiz de Fora (2).

The research institutes in Minas Gerais are predominantly higher education institutions, comprising both federal and state universities. These organizations are generally large, with several employing thousands of staff. They offer a broad spectrum of undergraduate and postgraduate programs, often excelling in specific fields such as agricultural, biological, exact, human sciences, and engineering.

Notable institutions include Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, which is the largest federal higher education institution in the state, and PUC Minas, recognized for its excellence in higher education. Universidade Federal de Viçosa provides education across various fields, while Instituto Nacional de Telecomunicações - Inatel specializes in engineering and telecommunications. A common pattern is the distribution of these institutions across different cities within Minas Gerais, with multiple campuses serving various regions.

🇧🇷 Minas Gerais · 31 companies · Updated Nov 12, 2026

| # | Company | Industry | Headquarters | Employees | Founded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/universidade-federal-de-minas-gerais) (ufmg.br)<br>Established in 1927, the institution is the largest federal higher education institution in Minas Gerais, offering a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs | Higher Education | 🇧🇷 Belo Horizonte | 9,380 | 1927 |
| 2 | [PUC Minas](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/puc-minas-belo-horizonte) (pucminas.br)<br>Provides higher education recognized for its excellence by the market, education specialists, and individuals who have experienced its significant impact on their careers and future. | Higher Education | 🇧🇷 Belo Horizonte | 8,726 | 1958 |
| 3 | [Universidade Federal de Viçosa](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/universidade-federal-de-vicosa) (ufv.br)<br>Provides high school, technical, undergraduate, and graduate education across various fields, excelling in agricultural, biological, exact, and human sciences. | Higher Education | 🇧🇷 Viçosa | 5,039 |  |
| 4 | [Universidade Federal de Uberlândia - UFU](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/universidade-federal-de-uberlandia-ufu) (ufu.br)<br>A leading science and technology reference center in Central Brazil with seven campuses, providing education and research opportunities in various fields | Higher Education | 🇧🇷 Uberlândia | 3,530 | 1960 |
| 5 | [Universidade Federal de Lavras](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/universidade-federal-de-lavras) (linktr.ee)<br>A renowned university focused on generating knowledge, innovation, and societal development in various fields through research projects and educational initiatives | Higher Education | 🇧🇷 Lavras | 3,425 | 1908 |
| 6 | [Universidade Federal de Uberlândia](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/universidade-federal-de-uberlandia) (ufu.br)<br>A leading research and educational institution with multiple campuses in Brazil, specializing in science and technology in the Central region | Higher Education | 🇧🇷 Uberlândia | 2,957 | 1960 |
| 7 | [UFOP - Universidade Federal de Ouro Preto](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/ufop-universidade-federal-de-ouro-preto) (ufop.br)<br>A prestigious Brazilian university focused on teaching, research, innovation, and community involvement, with campuses in Ouro Preto, Mariana, and João Monlevade | Higher Education | 🇧🇷 Ouro Preto | 2,568 | 1969 |
| 8 | [Universidade do Estado de Minas Gerais](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/universidade-do-estado-de-minas-gerais) (uemg.br)<br>A public and free state university in 16 municipalities in Minas Gerais, Brazil Active on all social media platforms | Higher Education | 🇧🇷 Belo Horizonte | 2,547 | 1989 |
| 9 | [Universidade Federal de Itajubá](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/universidade-federal-de-itajuba) (unifei.edu.br)<br>A educational institution specializing in engineering, offering undergraduate and postgraduate courses in areas like energy systems, production, and electronics | Higher Education | 🇧🇷 Itajubá | 1,625 | 1913 |
| 10 | [UFTM](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/uftm) (uftm.edu.br)<br>A federal higher education institution offering courses in various fields with a strong focus on health care and scientific research | Higher Education | 🇧🇷 Uberaba | 1,508 | 2005 |
| 11 | [Universidade Federal de São João del-Rei - UFSJ](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/universidade-federal-de-sao-joao-del-rei-ufsj) (ufsj.edu.br)<br>A educational institution founded in 1987, offering courses in 5 municipalities through 6 educational units | Higher Education | 🇧🇷 São João del Rei | 1,491 | 1987 |
| 12 | [Instituto Nacional de Telecomunicações - Inatel](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/instituto-nacional-de-telecomunicacoes-inatel) (inatel.br)<br>A center of excellence in Engineering education and research, focusing on telecommunications, known for producing talented professionals nationally and internationally | Higher Education | 🇧🇷 Santa Rita do Sapucaí | 1,434 | 1965 |
| 13 | [Universidade Federal de Alfenas - UNIFAL-MG](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/universidade-federal-de-alfenas-unifal-mg) (unifal-mg.edu.br)<br>A public institution of higher education in southern Minas Gerais offering undergraduate and graduate courses, focusing on teaching, research, technology innovation, and internationalization | Higher Education | 🇧🇷 Alfenas | 1,221 |  |
| 14 | [Instituto Federal de Educação, Ciência e Tecnologia do Sudeste de Minas](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/instituto-federal-de-educacao-ciencia-e-tecnologia-do-sudeste-de-minas) (ifsudestemg.edu.br)<br>Combining tradition and modernity, the organization offers a wide range of technical and higher education courses, research projects, and community-focused initiatives in multiple locations | Education Administration Programs | 🇧🇷 Juiz de Fora | 1,138 | 2008 |
| 15 | [Instituto Federal de Educação, Ciência e Tecnologia do Sul de Minas Gerais](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/instituto-federal-de-educacao-ciencia-e-tecnologia-do-sul-de-minas-gerais) (portal.ifsuldeminas.edu.br)<br>A public educational institution in southern Minas Gerais offering technical and higher education courses across multiple campuses and reference centers | Higher Education | 🇧🇷 Pouso Alegre | 1,075 |  |
| 16 | [Fundação de Apoio da UFMG - Fundep](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/fundacao-de-apoio-da-ufmg-fundep) (fundep.ufmg.br)<br>The company enables educational and research projects for UFMG and other partners, offering services such as project planning, fundraising, financial management, and more | Non-profit Organizations | 🇧🇷 Belo Horizonte | 979 | 1975 |
| 17 | [Faculty of Medical Sciences of Minas Gerais](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/faculty-of-medical-sciences-of-minas-gerais) (cmmg.edu.br)<br>A leading institution in Minas Gerais focused on innovative healthcare education, research, and community outreach, training professionals for the future | Higher Education | 🇧🇷 Belo Horizonte | 857 |  |
| 18 | [Fundação Hemominas](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/fundacao-hemominas) (hemominas.mg.gov.br)<br>The organization focuses on providing blood and blood products, tissues, and cells, as well as conducting research, education, and quality control in the healthcare sector | Hospitals and Health Care | 🇧🇷 Belo Horizonte | 814 |  |
| 19 | [Funed - Fundação Ezequiel Dias](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/funed-fundacao-ezequiel-dias) (funed.mg.gov.br)<br>A health-focused foundation established in 1907, researching and producing medicines like Talidomide and vaccines, and offering advanced laboratory services in Minas Gerais | Biotechnology Research | 🇧🇷 Belo Horizonte | 749 |  |
| 20 | [Fundação CAEd](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/fundacao-caed) (institucional.caeddigital.net)<br>A research and technology development center focusing on educational assessment, public policy, and professional development to improve public education in Brazil | Research Services | 🇧🇷 Juiz de Fora | 522 | 2001 |
| 21 | [IFTM - Inst. Fed. de Educação, Ciência e Tecnologia do Triângulo Mineiro](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/iftm-inst-fed-de-educacao-ciencia-e-tecnologia-do-triangulo-mineiro) (iftm.edu.br)<br>A specialized educational institution, offering professional and technological education across various levels, emphasizing practical pedagogical approaches and skills | Higher Education | 🇧🇷 Uberaba | 478 |  |
| 22 | [Universidade Federal dos Vales do Jequitinhonha e Mucuri](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/universidade-federal-dos-vales-do-jequitinhonha-e-mucuri) (portal.ufvjm.edu.br)<br>An established institution of higher education in Minas Gerais, with multiple campuses offering undergraduate and graduate programs in various fields | Higher Education | 🇧🇷 Diamantina | 478 |  |
| 23 | [Fundação João Pinheiro](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/fundacao-joao-pinheiro) (fjp.mg.gov.br)<br>A research and educational institution focused on producing statistics and indicators for economic, financial, demographic, and social development, offering services to various organizations and sectors | Government Administration | 🇧🇷 Belo Horizonte | 450 |  |
| 24 | [Universidade do Vale do Sapucaí - UNIVÁS](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/universidade-do-vale-do-sapucai-univas) (univas.edu.br)<br>A prestigious institution offering diverse courses in humanities, exact sciences, and biological sciences, with a strong emphasis on research and community engagement | Higher Education | 🇧🇷 Pouso Alegre | 407 | 1968 |
| 25 | [EPAMIG](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/epamig) (epamig.br)<br>Leading agricultural research agency in the state of Minas Gerais, specializing in agribusiness and livestock sector studies and innovations | Research Services | 🇧🇷 Belo Horizonte | 354 | 1974 |
| 26 | [Universidade Federal de Alfenas](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/universidade-federal-de-alfenas) (unifal-mg.edu.br)<br>A long-standing educational institution offering undergraduate and graduate programs, extension services to the community, and contributing to regional and national scientific and technological development | Higher Education | 🇧🇷 Alfenas | 330 | 1914 |
| 27 | [Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais (UFMG)](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/universidade-federal-de-minas-gerais-ufmg) (ufmg.br)<br>A public federal university in Brazil offering undergraduate, graduate, research, and extension programs in eight fields of knowledge, as well as basic education and technical courses | Higher Education | 🇧🇷 Belo Horizonte | 330 |  |
| 28 | [Universidade Federal do Triângulo Mineiro](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/universidade-federal-do-triangulo-mineiro) (uftm.edu.br)<br>A Federal University focused on providing high-quality education in healthcare and various other fields, preparing students to positively impact their communities and society | Higher Education | 🇧🇷 Uberaba | 222 |  |
| 29 | [SENAI Minas Gerais](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/senai-minas-gerais) (fiemg.com.br)<br>A partner in the industry's digital transformation, specializing in training, developing professionals, and researching solutions for the new industrial revolution Located in Contagem, Brazil | Technology, Information and Internet | 🇧🇷 Belo Horizonte | 216 | 2020 |
| 30 | [Synergia](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/synergia-belo-horizonte) (synergia.dcc.ufmg.br)<br>A Software Engineering and Systems laboratory within the Computer Science Department of the Federal University of Minas Gerais | IT Services and IT Consulting | 🇧🇷 Belo Horizonte | 214 | 2000 |
| 31 | [Centro de Desenvolvimento da Tecnologia Nuclear](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/centro-de-desenvolvimento-da-tecnologia-nuclear) (gov.br)<br>Our mission is to generate and disseminate knowledge, provide products and services in the nuclear research and related areas | Research Services | 🇧🇷 Belo Horizonte | 183 | 1952 |

## How this list is built

Every company on this list has a Tamtam company profile. The industry is the one the company gives on LinkedIn; categories such as SaaS or fintech are classified by Tamtam's AI from the company's website and LinkedIn page; and the headquarters city must match the company's own address. Companies are ranked by the number of employees on LinkedIn, and the list is refreshed every night. Classifications can be wrong, so treat the list as a starting point rather than an official ranking. Last updated Nov 12, 2026.

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