Narayan AmmachchiThree of Latin America’s leading universities –the University of São Paulo (USP), the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM) and the University of Buenos Aires (UBA)– landed within the top 100 institutions of Quacquarelli Symonds’ annual university ranking.
QS’ ranking evaluates universities based on factors like academic reputation, student-to-faculty ratio and research output.
This year, the methodology incorporated new metrics: job opportunities provided by universities and their international research networks. This reflects the growing emphasis on higher education’s role in preparing students for the global workforce.
The University of São Paulo has risen remarkably in the rankings. Climbing steadily in recent years, USP jumped from 121st place in 2022 to 85th this year. Founded in 1934, USP boasts a vibrant student body of over 65,700 and is renowned for its robust international research collaborations, consistently garnering acclaim on the world stage.
UNAM, established in 1910, stands amongst the largest universities in both Latin America and the world. Its student population surpasses 160,000, with a significant number of international students.
The University of Buenos Aires, founded in 1821, maintains its legacy as a premier Latin American institution. However, it faces budgetary challenges due to Argentina’s economic struggles.
Despite these impressive achievements and global recognition, Latin American universities still grapple with various socio-economic challenges.
This underscores the need for sustained support and investment in higher education to foster innovation and academic excellence throughout the region.
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