Latin America University Rankings 2018

The Times Higher Education Latin America University Rankings is based on the same 13 rigorous performance indicators as the THE World University Rankings, but with modifications to reflect the characteristics of Latin America’s universities. We judge universities across all their core missions – teaching, research, knowledge transfer and international outlook. 

The 2018 table includes 129 universities spanning 10 nations. Brazil dominates the list, claiming a third of all places and six of the top 10 spots. It has 43 universities represented. 

Argentina is another strong performer with all seven of its institutions making the top 60, and Peru rejoins the ranking, with three representatives.

Meanwhile, Jamaica features for the first time, with the University of the West Indies at 37th place. 

Several notable Latin American universities are not ranked because they chose not to submit data.