Top 200 Universities in Latin America

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Top 200 Universities in Latin America/What are the most popular Universities in Latin America? uniRank tries to answer this question by publishing the 2020 Latin American University Ranking of the top 200 recognized higher-education institutions in Latin America meeting the following uniRank selection criteria: being chartered, licensed...

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Top 200 Universities in Latin America/What are the most popular Universities in Latin America? uniRank tries to answer this question by publishing the 2020 Latin American University Ranking of the top 200 recognized higher-education institutions in Latin America meeting the following uniRank selection criteria: being chartered, licensed and/or accredited by the appropriate higher education-related organization in each countryoffering at least four-year undergraduate degrees (bachelor degrees) or postgraduate degrees (master...

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Top 200 Universities in Latin America/What are the most popular Universities in Latin America? uniRank tries to answer this question by publishing the 2020 Latin American University Ranking of the top 200 recognized higher-education institutions in Latin America meeting the following uniRank selection criteria:

  • being chartered, licensed and/or accredited by the appropriate higher education-related organization in each country
  • offering at least four-year undergraduate degrees (bachelor degrees) or postgraduate degrees (master or doctoral degrees)
  • delivering courses predominantly in a traditional, face-to-face, non-distance education format

Our aim is to provide a non-academic League Table of the top Universities in Latin America based on valid, unbiased and non-influenceable web metrics provided by independent web intelligence sources rather than data submitted by the Universities themselves.

2020 Top 200 Universities in Latin America

RankUniversityCountry
1Universidad Nacional Autónoma de MéxicoTop 200 Universities in Latin America mx
2Universidade de São PauloTop 200 Universities in Latin America br
3Tecnológico de MonterreyTop 200 Universities in Latin America mx
4Universidad de GuadalajaraTop 200 Universities in Latin America mx
5Universidad de Buenos AiresTop 200 Universities in Latin America ar
6Universidade Federal de Santa CatarinaTop 200 Universities in Latin America br
7Universidade Federal do Rio de JaneiroTop 200 Universities in Latin America br
8Universidad de ChileTop 200 Universities in Latin America cl
9Universidade Estadual de CampinasTop 200 Universities in Latin America br
10Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do SulTop 200 Universities in Latin America br
11Universidad Nacional de ColombiaTop 200 Universities in Latin America co
12Universidade Federal de Minas GeraisTop 200 Universities in Latin America br
13Universidade Estácio de SáTop 200 Universities in Latin America br
14Universidade de BrasíliaTop 200 Universities in Latin America br
15Universidade Estadual PaulistaTop 200 Universities in Latin America br
16Universidad Nacional de La PlataTop 200 Universities in Latin America ar
17Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo LeónTop 200 Universities in Latin America mx
18Universidade Federal do ParanáTop 200 Universities in Latin America br
19Pontificia Universidad Católica de ChileTop 200 Universities in Latin America cl
20Pontificia Universidad Católica del PerúTop 200 Universities in Latin America pe
21Instituto Politécnico NacionalTop 200 Universities in Latin America mx
22Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio de JaneiroTop 200 Universities in Latin America br
23Universidade Federal FluminenseTop 200 Universities in Latin America br
24Universidad VeracruzanaTop 200 Universities in Latin America mx
25Universidad Nacional de CórdobaTop 200 Universities in Latin America ar
26Universidad Autónoma MetropolitanaTop 200 Universities in Latin America mx
27Universidade Federal da BahiaTop 200 Universities in Latin America br
28Universidad de Costa RicaTop 200 Universities in Latin America cr
29Universidad Tecnológica NacionalTop 200 Universities in Latin America ar
30Universidad de AntioquíaTop 200 Universities in Latin America co
31Universidad Autónoma del Estado de HidalgoTop 200 Universities in Latin America mx
32Universidad de Puerto RicoTop 200 Universities in Latin America pr
33Universidade PaulistaTop 200 Universities in Latin America br
34Universidade Federal do CearáTop 200 Universities in Latin America br
35Universidad de San Carlos de GuatemalaTop 200 Universities in Latin America gt
36Pontifícia Universidade Católica de São PauloTop 200 Universities in Latin America br
37Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do NorteTop 200 Universities in Latin America br
38Universidade Cruzeiro do SulTop 200 Universities in Latin America br
39Pontificia Universidad JaverianaTop 200 Universities in Latin America co
40Universidade Federal de GoiásTop 200 Universities in Latin America br
41Universidad Nacional Mayor de San MarcosTop 200 Universities in Latin America pe
42Universidade Federal de Juiz de ForaTop 200 Universities in Latin America br
43Universidade Federal da ParaíbaTop 200 Universities in Latin America br
44Universidade Federal de UberlândiaTop 200 Universities in Latin America br
45Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio Grande do SulTop 200 Universities in Latin America br
46Universidade Federal de PernambucoTop 200 Universities in Latin America br
47Universidade do Estado do Rio de JaneiroTop 200 Universities in Latin America br
48Universidade do Vale do Rio dos SinosTop 200 Universities in Latin America br
49Universidade Federal de Santa MariaTop 200 Universities in Latin America br
50Universidad de Los AndesTop 200 Universities in Latin America ve
51Universidad Autónoma del Estado de MéxicoTop 200 Universities in Latin America mx
52Universidade Estadual de MaringáTop 200 Universities in Latin America br
53Universidad de ConcepciónTop 200 Universities in Latin America cl
54Universidad Nacional de CuyoTop 200 Universities in Latin America ar
55Universidad ICESITop 200 Universities in Latin America co
56Universidad Nacional de RosarioTop 200 Universities in Latin America ar
57Universidade Federal de São CarlosTop 200 Universities in Latin America br
58Universidad de las Américas PueblaTop 200 Universities in Latin America mx
59Universidad de Puerto Rico, Recinto de MayagüezTop 200 Universities in Latin America pr
60Benemerita Universidad Autonoma de PueblaTop 200 Universities in Latin America mx
61Universidad de Puerto Rico, Recinto de Río PiedrasTop 200 Universities in Latin America pr
62Universidade Federal do AmazonasTop 200 Universities in Latin America br
63Universidad de los Andes, ColombiaTop 200 Universities in Latin America co
64Universidad Autónoma de Baja CaliforniaTop 200 Universities in Latin America mx
65Pontifícia Universidade Católica de Minas GeraisTop 200 Universities in Latin America br
66Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Occidente A.C.Top 200 Universities in Latin America mx
67Universidade Federal de São PauloTop 200 Universities in Latin America br
68Universidad Rafael LandívarTop 200 Universities in Latin America gt
69Pontificia Universidad Católica de ValparaísoTop 200 Universities in Latin America cl
70Universidade Federal do Espírito SantoTop 200 Universities in Latin America br
71Universidade Federal do PiauíTop 200 Universities in Latin America br
72Universidad de PiuraTop 200 Universities in Latin America pe
73Universidad de PalermoTop 200 Universities in Latin America ar
74Universidade Federal do ParáTop 200 Universities in Latin America br
75Universidade Presbiteriana MackenzieTop 200 Universities in Latin America br
76Corporación Universitaria Minuto de DiosTop 200 Universities in Latin America co
77Universidade Estadual de LondrinaTop 200 Universities in Latin America br
78Universidade Federal de Campina GrandeTop 200 Universities in Latin America br
79Universidad EAFITTop 200 Universities in Latin America co
80Universidad del NorteTop 200 Universities in Latin America co
81Universidade Federal de LavrasTop 200 Universities in Latin America br
82Universidad de SonoraTop 200 Universities in Latin America mx
83Universidad Nacional del NordesteTop 200 Universities in Latin America ar
84Universidad Tecnológica del PeruTop 200 Universities in Latin America pe
85Universidad Austral de ChileTop 200 Universities in Latin America cl
86Universidade Federal do MaranhãoTop 200 Universities in Latin America br
87Universidad del ValleTop 200 Universities in Latin America co
88Universidade Federal de PelotasTop 200 Universities in Latin America br
89Universidad de ColimaTop 200 Universities in Latin America mx
90Universidad Nacional del LitoralTop 200 Universities in Latin America ar
91Universidad Técnica Particular de LojaTop 200 Universities in Latin America ec
92Universidad Nacional del Centro de la Provincia de Buenos AiresTop 200 Universities in Latin America ar
93Universidade Tecnológica Federal do ParanáTop 200 Universities in Latin America br
94Universidad del RosarioTop 200 Universities in Latin America co
95Universidade Estadual de Ponta GrossaTop 200 Universities in Latin America br
96Universidad Central de VenezuelaTop 200 Universities in Latin America ve
97Universidad TecMilenioTop 200 Universities in Latin America mx
98Pontifícia Universidade Católica do ParanáTop 200 Universities in Latin America br
99Universidade Federal de Mato GrossoTop 200 Universities in Latin America br
100The University of the West Indies, St. AugustineTop 200 Universities in Latin America tt
101Universidad Pontificia BolivarianaTop 200 Universities in Latin America co
102Universidade Estadual do CearáTop 200 Universities in Latin America br
103Universidad Iberoamericana A.C.Top 200 Universities in Latin America mx
104Universidad Nacional Autónoma de Nicaragua, ManaguaTop 200 Universities in Latin America ni
105Universidad de GuanajuatoTop 200 Universities in Latin America mx
106Universidad Interamericana para el DesarrolloTop 200 Universities in Latin America mx
107Universidad Nacional de Mar del PlataTop 200 Universities in Latin America ar
108Universidad del DesarrolloTop 200 Universities in Latin America cl
109Universidad NacionalTop 200 Universities in Latin America cr
110Universidad Autónoma de YucatánTop 200 Universities in Latin America mx
111Universidad de El SalvadorTop 200 Universities in Latin America sv
112Universidad Politécnica SalesianaTop 200 Universities in Latin America ec
113Universidade do Estado da BahiaTop 200 Universities in Latin America br
114Universidad Autónoma de Santo DomingoTop 200 Universities in Latin America do
115Universidad Tecnológica de Chile INACAPTop 200 Universities in Latin America cl
116Universidad Católica Andres BelloTop 200 Universities in Latin America ve
117Universidad San Francisco de QuitoTop 200 Universities in Latin America ec
118Universidade do Estado de Santa CatarinaTop 200 Universities in Latin America br
119Pontificia Universidad Católica ArgentinaTop 200 Universities in Latin America ar
120Universidade Anhanguera de São PauloTop 200 Universities in Latin America br
121Universidad César VallejoTop 200 Universities in Latin America pe
122Universidade Nove de JulhoTop 200 Universities in Latin America br
123Universidad Interamericana de Puerto RicoTop 200 Universities in Latin America pr
124Universidade Federal de ViçosaTop 200 Universities in Latin America br
125Universidad Autónoma de QuerétaroTop 200 Universities in Latin America mx
126Universidade do Sul de Santa CatarinaTop 200 Universities in Latin America br
127Universidad Anáhuac México NorteTop 200 Universities in Latin America mx
128Universidad de La HabanaTop 200 Universities in Latin America cu
129Universidade Estadual da ParaíbaTop 200 Universities in Latin America br
130Pontifícia Universidade Católica de GoiásTop 200 Universities in Latin America br
131Universidad Autónoma de San Luis PotosíTop 200 Universities in Latin America mx
132Universidade Federal de Ouro PretoTop 200 Universities in Latin America br
133Universidad Nacional Autónoma de HondurasTop 200 Universities in Latin America hn
134Universidad Michoacana de San Nicolás de HidalgoTop 200 Universities in Latin America mx
135Universidad Empresarial Siglo 21Top 200 Universities in Latin America ar
136Universidad ESANTop 200 Universities in Latin America pe
137Instituto Tecnológico Autonómo de MéxicoTop 200 Universities in Latin America mx
138Universidad Peruana de Ciencias AplicadasTop 200 Universities in Latin America pe
139Universidade Federal de Mato Grosso do SulTop 200 Universities in Latin America br
140Universidad Distrital Francisco José de CaldasTop 200 Universities in Latin America co
141Universidade Federal Rural do Rio de JaneiroTop 200 Universities in Latin America br
142Universidade Federal de AlagoasTop 200 Universities in Latin America br
143Universidad Andrés BelloTop 200 Universities in Latin America cl
144Universidad de San Martín de PorresTop 200 Universities in Latin America pe
145Universidad Popular Autonóma del Estado de PueblaTop 200 Universities in Latin America mx
146Universidade Federal de São João Del ReiTop 200 Universities in Latin America br
147Universidad Autónoma de Ciudad JuárezTop 200 Universities in Latin America mx
148Universidad del Valle de México A.C.Top 200 Universities in Latin America mx
149Universidad Nacional de San Martín, ArgentinaTop 200 Universities in Latin America ar
150Universidad Autónoma de ChihuahuaTop 200 Universities in Latin America mx
151Universidade Metodista de São PauloTop 200 Universities in Latin America br
152Universidad de La SabanaTop 200 Universities in Latin America co
153Universidad Externado de ColombiaTop 200 Universities in Latin America co
154Universidade de Santa Cruz do SulTop 200 Universities in Latin America br
155Universidad Privada del NorteTop 200 Universities in Latin America pe
156Universidad Técnica Federico Santa MaríaTop 200 Universities in Latin America cl
157Universidad de CaraboboTop 200 Universities in Latin America ve
158Universidad AustralTop 200 Universities in Latin America ar
159Universidad de TalcaTop 200 Universities in Latin America cl
160Universidad Tecnológica de MéxicoTop 200 Universities in Latin America mx
161Universidad Argentina de la EmpresaTop 200 Universities in Latin America ar
162Universidad Técnica de AmbatoTop 200 Universities in Latin America ec
163Universidad Tecnológica de PereiraTop 200 Universities in Latin America co
164Universidad San Ignacio de LoyolaTop 200 Universities in Latin America pe
165Universidad de La SalleTop 200 Universities in Latin America co
166Pontificia Universidad Católica del EcuadorTop 200 Universities in Latin America ec
167Universidade Federal do Rio GrandeTop 200 Universities in Latin America br
168Universidad Autónoma de AguascalientesTop 200 Universities in Latin America mx
169Universidad Católica del NorteTop 200 Universities in Latin America cl
170Universidad de los LagosTop 200 Universities in Latin America cl
171Universidad Adolfo IbañezTop 200 Universities in Latin America cl
172Universidad Cooperativa de ColombiaTop 200 Universities in Latin America co
173University of the Virgin IslandsTop 200 Universities in Latin America vi
174Universidad de PamplonaTop 200 Universities in Latin America co
175Universidad Nacional de IngenieríaTop 200 Universities in Latin America pe
176Universidade Estadual do PiauíTop 200 Universities in Latin America br
177Universidad ORT UruguayTop 200 Universities in Latin America uy
178Universidade do Estado de Minas GeraisTop 200 Universities in Latin America br
179Universidade Estadual do Oeste do ParanáTop 200 Universities in Latin America br
180Universidad del Bío-BíoTop 200 Universities in Latin America cl
181Universidade de Caxias do SulTop 200 Universities in Latin America br
182Universidad Industrial de SantanderTop 200 Universities in Latin America co
183Universidad Santo TomásTop 200 Universities in Latin America co
184Pontifícia Universidade Católica de CampinasTop 200 Universities in Latin America br
185Universidade Federal do TocantinsTop 200 Universities in Latin America br
186Universidad Nacional de La PampaTop 200 Universities in Latin America ar
187Universidade Federal de SergipeTop 200 Universities in Latin America br
188Universidad Pedagógica y Tecnológica de ColombiaTop 200 Universities in Latin America co
189Universidad Nacional de la Patagonia San Juan BoscoTop 200 Universities in Latin America ar
190Universidad de Bogotá Jorge Tadeo LozanoTop 200 Universities in Latin America co
191Universidad Nacional de San LuisTop 200 Universities in Latin America ar
192Universidad Nacional de TucumánTop 200 Universities in Latin America ar
193Universidad de San AndrésTop 200 Universities in Latin America ar
194Universidade Anhembi MorumbiTop 200 Universities in Latin America br
195Universidad Católica del UruguayTop 200 Universities in Latin America uy
196Universidad Latinoamericana S.C.Top 200 Universities in Latin America mx
197Universidade Federal do CaririTop 200 Universities in Latin America br
198Universidad Nacional de MisionesTop 200 Universities in Latin America ar
199Universidad Central Marta Abreu de Las VillasTop 200 Universities in Latin America cu
200Universidad Nacional de San Agustín de ArequipaTop 200 Universities in Latin America pe
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What to tell the doctor

  • Write when the problem started and how it changed.
  • Bring old prescriptions, investigation reports, and current medicines.
  • Write allergies, pregnancy status, diabetes, kidney/liver disease, and major past illnesses.
  • Bring one family member if the patient is weak, elderly, confused, or a child.

Questions to ask

  • What is the most likely cause of my symptoms?
  • Which danger signs mean I should go to hospital quickly?
  • Which tests are necessary now, and which can wait?
  • How should I take medicines safely and what side effects should I watch for?
  • When should I come for follow-up?

Tests to discuss

  • Vital signs: temperature, pulse, blood pressure, oxygen saturation
  • Basic physical examination by a clinician
  • CBC, urine test, blood sugar, or imaging only when clinically needed

Avoid these mistakes

  • Do not use antibiotics, steroid tablets/injections, or strong painkillers without proper medical advice.
  • Do not hide pregnancy, kidney disease, ulcer, allergy, or blood thinner use.
  • Do not delay emergency care when danger signs are present.

Medicine safety and first-aid guide

This section is for patient education only. It does not replace a doctor, pharmacist, or emergency care.

Safe first steps

  • Rest, drink safe water, and observe symptoms carefully.
  • Keep a written note of symptoms, duration, temperature, medicines already taken, and allergy history.
  • Seek medical care quickly if symptoms are severe, worsening, or unusual for the patient.

OTC medicine safety

  • For mild pain or fever, ask a registered pharmacist or doctor before using common over-the-counter pain/fever medicines.
  • Do not combine multiple pain medicines without advice, especially if you have kidney disease, liver disease, stomach ulcer, asthma, pregnancy, or take blood thinners.
  • Do not give adult medicines to children unless a qualified clinician advises it.

Avoid these mistakes

  • Do not start antibiotics without a proper medical decision.
  • Do not use steroid tablets or injections casually for quick relief.
  • Do not delay emergency care because of home remedies.

Get urgent help if

  • Severe symptoms, confusion, fainting, breathing difficulty, chest pain, severe dehydration, or sudden weakness need urgent medical care.
Medicine names, dose, and timing must be decided by a qualified clinician or pharmacist after checking age, pregnancy, allergy, other diseases, and current medicines.

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Patient health record and symptom diary

Write your symptoms, medicines already taken, test results, and questions before visiting a doctor. This note stays on your device unless you print or copy it.

Doctor to discuss: Doctor / qualified healthcare provider
Tests to discuss with doctor
  • Basic vital signs: temperature, pulse, blood pressure, oxygen level if needed
  • Relevant blood, urine, imaging, or specialist tests only after clinical assessment
Questions to ask
  • What is the most likely cause of my symptoms?
  • Which warning signs mean I should go to emergency care?
  • Which tests are really needed now?
  • Which medicines are safe for my age, pregnancy status, allergy, kidney/liver/stomach condition, and current medicines?

Emergency warning signs such as chest pain, severe breathing difficulty, sudden weakness, confusion, severe dehydration, major injury, or loss of bladder/bowel control need urgent medical care. Do not wait for online information.

Safe pathway to proper treatment

Care roadmap for: Top 200 Universities in Latin America

Use this simple roadmap to understand the next safe steps. It is educational and does not replace examination by a doctor.

Go to emergency care if you notice:
  • Severe or rapidly worsening symptoms
  • Breathing difficulty, chest pain, fainting, confusion, severe weakness, major injury, or severe dehydration
Doctor / service to discuss: Qualified healthcare provider; specialist depends on symptoms and examination.
  1. Step 1

    Check danger signs first

    If danger signs are present, seek emergency care and do not wait for online information.

  2. Step 2

    Record the symptom story

    Write when symptoms started, severity, medicines already taken, allergies, pregnancy status, and test results.

  3. Step 3

    Visit a qualified clinician

    A doctor, nurse, or qualified healthcare provider can examine you and decide which tests or treatment are needed.

  4. Step 4

    Do only useful tests

    Do tests after clinical assessment. Avoid unnecessary tests, random antibiotics, or repeated medicines without diagnosis.

  5. Step 5

    Follow up and return early if worse

    If symptoms worsen, new warning signs appear, or treatment is not helping, return for review quickly.

Rural patient practical tips
  • Take a written symptom diary and all previous prescriptions/test reports.
  • Do not hide medicines already taken, even herbal or over-the-counter medicines.
  • Ask which warning signs mean urgent referral to hospital.

This roadmap is for education. A real diagnosis and treatment plan requires history, examination, and clinical judgment.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is this article a replacement for a doctor?

No. It is educational content only. Patients should consult a qualified clinician for diagnosis and treatment.

When should I seek urgent care?

Seek urgent care for severe symptoms, rapidly worsening condition, breathing difficulty, severe pain, neurological changes, or any emergency warning sign.

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