Physics Education in South America

[paalfis]

I am doing a research for the top physics universities in south america. By a collection of 'comments' from various physics professors, I arrived to the conclusion that the best physics bachelor programs are in Argentina, specially the Faculty of Exact Sciences (Facultad de ciencias exactas) of the Universidad de Buenos Aires, which, as I was told, has the top average GRE scores from its graduates.
Two other universities with very good physics programs are Sao Paulo University (Brazil) and Balseiro Institute (Argentina).

This thread is for commenting anything you know or heard about the quality of the top physics programs in south america compared with the 'top physics universities' in the world. Please base your comments in facts rather than beliefs.

 

[rigetFrog]

A number of my professors and colleagues were from Argentina and Brazil. They are ridiculously well trained, well published, and friendly people.

 

[paalfis]

Thanks!

 

[atyy]

According to Wikipedia, Juan Maldacena did his undergrad studies at the Instituto Balseiro.

 

[Matrix0]

As a scientist with knowledge of physics education, I can say that the universities mentioned in this thread have a strong reputation for physics education in South America. The Faculty of Exact Sciences at the Universidad de Buenos Aires has a long history of producing top-quality physics graduates, and their high average GRE scores are a testament to the quality of their program. Sao Paulo University and the Balseiro Institute also have a strong reputation for physics education, and their graduates have gone on to make significant contributions to the field.

In terms of comparing these programs to the top physics universities in the world, it is important to note that there are many factors that contribute to the quality of a physics program. While rankings and reputation are certainly important, it is also crucial to consider the resources, research opportunities, and faculty expertise available at each institution. It is possible that some of the top physics universities in the world may excel in certain areas, while these universities in South America may excel in others.

Ultimately, it is important to recognize that there is a global community of physicists and advancements in the field are made through collaboration and exchange of ideas. The universities mentioned in this thread are certainly among the top in South America and should be recognized and celebrated for their contributions to physics education.