The news that resonated in the academic field was the return of the pontifical University Catholic from Chile to the first position of the QS ranking in Latin America and the Caribbean. The institution had already reached that position in 2022, but then gave space to competitors from Brazil and Mexico. With this result, it consolidates its prestige and reaffirms its role as a regional reference in research, innovation and educational quality, which directly impacts the positioning of the country within the region.
What is the Chilean University that leads the Latin American ranking 2025
The analysis of the international consultant shows that Chile became one of the countries that most advanced in the list. In total, 41% of national institutions rose positions, 22% decreased and 37% maintained their place. This translates into a net growth of 20% compared to the previous year. Thanks to these data, Chile was fourth among the nations that progressed the most. For specialists, this ascent reflects the sustained work of each university for improving their quality, internationalization and scientific production indicators.
University and the list of the top ten
- Pontifical Catholic University of Chile (Chile)
- University of São Paulo (Brazil)
- Campinas State University (Brazil)
- Monterrey Technological (Mexico)
- Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (Brazil)
- UNESP (Brazil)
- Universidad de Chile (Chile)
- University of Los Andes (Colombia)
- National Autonomous University of Mexico (Mexico)
- University of Buenos Aires (Argentina)
Since QS, Senior Vice President Ben Sawter said the ranking confirms a stable hierarchy in the region, since there were no new additions in the Top 20, the top 10 or the top 3. According to the executive, Chili Live a moment of consolidation as an academic power, with a growth that responds to investment in research and the training of highly trained professionals. The university Country leader leads this process and acts as a motor for other institutions to reinforce their strategic plans and scaling positions in the next editions of the International List.
The Pontifical University Catholic of Chile, the University of Chile and other houses of studies are positioned among the best, which allows the country to have a high level of representation in the regional ranking. This phenomenon not only strengthens the national image in education, but also generates opportunities for academic collaboration with international research centers.
