{
  "id": 11504466,
  "title": "Four Colombian Universities Reach QS Latin America’s Top 20",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/02/four-colombian-universities-reach-qs-latin-americas-top-20",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-02T18:20:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Colombia One",
    "slug": "colombia-one",
    "url": "https://colombiaone.com/2026/10/02/colombian-universities-qs-latin-america-top-20/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Colombia has made significant strides in the regional higher education landscape, with four of its universities securing spots in the top 20 of the QS World University Rankings: Latin America & The Caribbean 2026. Universidad de los Andes, located in Bogota, emerged as the highest-ranked Colombian institution, claiming the eighth position in the region, followed closely by the National University of Colombia, which stood at 12th place. Pontificia Universidad Javeriana and the University of Antioquia rounded out the group of Colombian universities in the top 20, occupying the 18th and 20th spots, respectively.\n\nThe QS ranking methodology takes into account various factors, including academic and employer reputation, research output, international collaboration, and the student-to-faculty ratio. Universities from 26 countries and territories across the region participated in the 2026 edition, and the number of assessed institutions expanded compared to previous rankings. Colombian universities demonstrated strong performance in multiple categories, with Universidad de los Andes excelling in academic and employer reputation, while the National University of Colombia outperformed in academic reputation and employer reputation, as well as international research networks.\n\nWhile Colombia's performance is noteworthy, the results also underscore the presence of several other Colombian institutions in the top 100 of the regional classification. Notable institutions such as Universidad del Rosario, Universidad de La Sabana, EAFIT, Universidad del Norte, and Pontificia Universidad Bolivariana also secured spots, showcasing the diverse strengths of the Colombian higher education system. Chile and Brazil lead the regional ranking, with Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Chile and Universidade de São Paulo taking the top two positions, respectively.",
  "summary": "Colombia once again stood out in the regional higher education landscape, with four universities ranking among the 20 highest-positioned institutions in Latin America and the Caribbean, according to the QS World University Rankings: Latin America & The Caribbean 2026. The ranking, produced by British firm QS Quacquarelli Symonds, evaluates several aspects of university performance, including […]",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}