The university Chile managed to rise one position compared to the previous edition, surpassing historical institutions in the region. The PUC stood out especially for its quality of research and its strong links with employers and its international network. In total, 223 institutions from 16 countries were evaluated in this rigorous measurement.
To put the PUC’s achievement in context, it is important to highlight the two universities that lead the ranking. He Top 3 was conclusively made up of institutions focused on research, which underlines the demands of this Chilean university:
- University of São Paulo (Brazil): Remained the best Latin American university for the second consecutive year.
- University of Campinas (Brazil): Occupies second place, consolidating Brazilian dominance in the ranking.
- Pontifical Catholic University of Chile (Chile): It is the best institution outside of Brazil and the only Chilean one on the podium.
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Although the PUC celebrates its promotion, another university Chile, historically prominent, suffered a notable decline. The University of Chile fell from the regional Top 10 to number 13, falling out of the top ten places for the first time since the beginning of this ranking. Despite this setback.
Chile continues to demonstrate a strong presence, with 24 universities in the Top 100 in the region and 12 among the top 50:
- University of Tarapacá: Position 18
- Adolfo Ibáñez University: Position 23
- Pontifical Catholic University of Valparaíso: Position 24
- University of Los Andes: Position 29
- University of Concepción: Position 32
- University of La Frontera: Position 36
