Which Peruvian university is best located in the QS ranking of Latin America?

The Brazilian University of Sao Paulo (USP) occupies the 85th position this year in the QS World University Ranking and ranks as the first institution of higher education in Latin America.

The National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM) occupies the second position in Latin America, on the 93rd step of the list, while the University of Buenos Aires (UBA), the first in the region last year, falls from position number 67 to the 95.

The list prepared by the British firm Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) has changed its methodology this year and has created new metrics to assess the environmental sustainability of centers, the employability of students and international collaboration in research.

The 2024 Listing”marks the most significant innovation in the methodological paradigm since its inception two decades agosaid QS Vice President Ben Sowter.

“More than ever, (the list) aligns with the priorities of Gen Z and Alpha, offering institutions a unique lens through which to judge their work.”, he added.

Sowter noted that “Brazil’s performance in this edition of the ranking should be seen as a relief after a downward trajectory in recent years”. The QS manager highlighted the “significant milestone” achieved by the University of Sao Paulo, which this year has advanced 30 positions.

With everything, “Brazil faces significant challenges in promoting itself as an attractive destination for foreign students and faculty”, he added.

The Pontifical Catholic University of Chile (UC) ranks fourth in Latin America (103 in the overall ranking), followed by the University of Chile (159).

The Mexican Tecnológico de Monterrey occupies position 184; the Colombian University of the Andes the 198; the Brazilian State University of Campinas ranked 220; the National University of Colombia at 226 and the Pontifical Catholic University of Peru at 336.

Source: EFE