Best Universities for Computer Science in Latin America

Updated: March 02, 2025

Ranking by academic field

Below is a list of best universities in Latin America ranked based on their research performance in Computer Science. A graph of 20.4M citations received by 1.24M academic papers made by 425 universities in Latin America was used to calculate publications' ratings, which then were adjusted for release dates and added to final scores.

We don't distinguish between undergraduate and graduate programs nor do we adjust for current majors offered. You can find information about granted degrees on a university page but always double-check with the university website.

1. University of Sao Paulo

Brazil | Sao Paulo

For Computer Science

#1 in Brazil

#101 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 9%
Enrollment: 97,964
Founded: 1827

2. State University of Campinas

Brazil | Campinas

For Computer Science

#2 in Brazil

#279 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 15%
Founded: 1966

3. National Autonomous University of Mexico

Mexico | Mexico City

For Computer Science

#1 in Mexico

#316 in the World

Enrollment: 360,883
Founded: 1551

4. Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul

Brazil | Porto Alegre

For Computer Science

#3 in Brazil

#374 in the World

Founded: 1934

5. Federal University of Rio de Janeiro

Brazil | Rio de Janeiro

For Computer Science

#4 in Brazil

#389 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 10%
Enrollment: 67,329
Founded: 1920

6. Federal University of Minas Gerais

Brazil | Belo Horizonte

For Computer Science

#5 in Brazil

#422 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 17%
Enrollment: 45,038
Founded: 1927

7. University of Chile

Chile | Santiago

For Computer Science

#1 in Chile

#451 in the World

Founded: 1842

8. Sao Paulo State University

Brazil | Sao Paulo

For Computer Science

#6 in Brazil

#521 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 35%
Founded: 1976

9. National Polytechnic Institute

Mexico | Mexico City

For Computer Science

#2 in Mexico

#530 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 35%
Enrollment: 170,000
Founded: 1936

10. University of Buenos Aires

Argentina | Buenos Aires

For Computer Science

#1 in Argentina

#542 in the World

Enrollment: 262,932
Founded: 1821

11. Federal University of Santa Catarina

Brazil | Florianopolis

For Computer Science

#7 in Brazil

#589 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 15%
Founded: 1960

12. Federal University of Sao Paulo

Brazil | Sao Paulo

For Computer Science

#8 in Brazil

#618 in the World

Founded: 1933

13. Pontifical Catholic University of Chile

Chile | Santiago

For Computer Science

#2 in Chile

#620 in the World

Enrollment: 33,971
Founded: 1888

14. Federal University of Pernambuco

Brazil | Recife

For Computer Science

#9 in Brazil

#689 in the World

Founded: 1946

15. University of Brasilia

Brazil | Brasilia

For Computer Science

#10 in Brazil

#765 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 10%
Founded: 1962

16. Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro

Brazil | Rio de Janeiro

For Computer Science

#11 in Brazil

#766 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 37%
Founded: 1941

17. Fluminense Federal University

Brazil | Niteroi

For Computer Science

#12 in Brazil

#822 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 15%
Founded: 1960

18. Federal University of Parana

Brazil | Curitiba

For Computer Science

#13 in Brazil

#823 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 15%
Founded: 1912

19. Federal University of Sao Carlos

Brazil | Sao Carlos

For Computer Science

#14 in Brazil

#859 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 9%
Founded: 1968

20. National University of Colombia

Colombia | Bogota

For Computer Science

#891 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 10%
Enrollment: 54,284
Founded: 1867

21. Monterrey Institute of Technology

Mexico | Monterrey

For Computer Science

#3 in Mexico

#904 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 56%
Enrollment: 92,736
Founded: 1943

22. National University of La Plata

Argentina | La Plata

For Computer Science

#2 in Argentina

#941 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 70%
Founded: 1905

23. Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte

For Computer Science

#15 in Brazil

#958 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 14%
Founded: 1958

24. Federal University of Ceara

Brazil | Fortaleza

For Computer Science

#16 in Brazil

#969 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 10%
Founded: 1954

25. Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul

Brazil | Porto Alegre

For Computer Science

#17 in Brazil

#1069 in the World

Founded: 1948

26. Federal University of Bahia

Brazil | Salvador

For Computer Science

#18 in Brazil

#1104 in the World

Founded: 1946

27. Federal University of Santa Maria

Brazil | Santa Maria

For Computer Science

#19 in Brazil

#1106 in the World

Founded: 1960

28. University of the State of Rio de Janeiro

Brazil | Rio de Janeiro

For Computer Science

#20 in Brazil

#1156 in the World

Founded: 1950

29. University of the Republic

Uruguay | Montevideo

For Computer Science

#1160 in the World

Enrollment: 209,129
Founded: 1833

30. Federal University of Paraiba

Brazil | Joao Pessoa

For Computer Science

#21 in Brazil

#1179 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 10%
Founded: 1955

31. University of Concepcion

Chile | Concepcion

For Computer Science

#3 in Chile

#1192 in the World

Founded: 1920

32. Metropolitan Autonomous University

Mexico | Mexico City

For Computer Science

#4 in Mexico

#1209 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 26%
Enrollment: 61,908
Founded: 1974

33. Federal University of Espirito Santo

Brazil | Vitoria

For Computer Science

#22 in Brazil

#1211 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 26%
Enrollment: 23,744
Founded: 1954

34. National University of Cordoba

Argentina | Cordoba

For Computer Science

#3 in Argentina

#1244 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 70%
Enrollment: 178,288
Founded: 1613

35. University of Guadalajara

Mexico | Guadalajara

For Computer Science

#5 in Mexico

#1248 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 28%
Founded: 1792

36. Federal University of Technology - Parana

Brazil | Curitiba

For Computer Science

#23 in Brazil

#1251 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 20%
Founded: 1909

37. University of the Northeast

Mexico | Tampico

For Computer Science

#6 in Mexico

#1266 in the World

Founded: 1970

38. Federal University of Vicosa

Brazil | Vicosa

For Computer Science

#24 in Brazil

#1283 in the World

Founded: 1922

39. Federal University of Uberlandia

Brazil | Uberlandia

For Computer Science

#25 in Brazil

#1293 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 20%
Enrollment: 25,494
Founded: 1969

40. Federal University of Para

For Computer Science

#26 in Brazil

#1319 in the World

Founded: 1957

41. University of Antioquia

Colombia | Medellin

For Computer Science

#1327 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 10%
Founded: 1803

42. Pontifical Catholic University of Parana

Brazil | Curitiba

For Computer Science

#27 in Brazil

#1352 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 80%
Founded: 1959

43. Federal University of Goias

Brazil | Goiania

For Computer Science

#28 in Brazil

#1357 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 12%
Founded: 1960

44. Federico Santa Maria Technical University

Chile | Valparaiso

For Computer Science

#4 in Chile

#1411 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 30%
Founded: 1931

45. University of the Andes, Colombia

Colombia | Bogota

For Computer Science

#1420 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 48%
Founded: 1949

46. Federal University of Pelotas

Brazil | Pelotas

For Computer Science

#29 in Brazil

#1464 in the World

Founded: 1969

47. Federal University of Lavras

Brazil | Lavras

For Computer Science

#30 in Brazil

#1526 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 16%
Founded: 1908

48. State University of Maringa

Brazil | Maringa

For Computer Science

#31 in Brazil

#1554 in the World

Founded: 1970

49. Federal University of Campina Grande

Brazil | Campina Grande

For Computer Science

#32 in Brazil

#1560 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 12%
Founded: 2002

50. Federal University of Juiz de Fora

Brazil | Juiz de Fora

For Computer Science

#33 in Brazil

#1622 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 16%
Founded: 1960

51. State University of Londrina

Brazil | Londrina

For Computer Science

#34 in Brazil

#1633 in the World

Founded: 1970

52. University of Costa Rica

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Costa Rica | San Jose

For Computer Science

#1 in Costa Rica

#1644 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 40%
Enrollment: 30,436
Founded: 1940

53. Autonomous University of Puebla

Mexico | Delicias

For Computer Science

#7 in Mexico

#1651 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 46%
Founded: 1587

54. University of Guanajuato

Mexico | Guanajuato

For Computer Science

#8 in Mexico

#1652 in the World

Enrollment: 44,503
Founded: 1945

55. University of America in Colombia

Colombia | Bogota

For Computer Science

#1666 in the World

Founded: 1958

56. University of Santiago de Chile

Chile | Santiago

For Computer Science

#5 in Chile

#1689 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 30%
Founded: 1849

57. Autonomous University of Nuevo Leon

Mexico | San Nicolas de los Garza

For Computer Science

#9 in Mexico

#1699 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 80%
Founded: 1933

58. Federal University of ABC

Brazil | Santo Andre

For Computer Science

#35 in Brazil

#1735 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 10%
Founded: 2005

59. National University of the South

Argentina | Bahia Blanca

For Computer Science

#4 in Argentina

#1770 in the World

Founded: 1956

60. Pontifical Javeriana University

Colombia | Bogota

For Computer Science

#1784 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 40%
Founded: 1623

61. University of the Rio dos Sinos Valley

Brazil | Sao Leopoldo

For Computer Science

#36 in Brazil

#1826 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 80%
Enrollment: 23,988
Founded: 1969

62. Simon Bolivar University, Venezuela

Venezuela | Caracas

For Computer Science

#1 in Venezuela

#1849 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 10%
Founded: 1967

63. National University of Rosario

Argentina | Rosario

For Computer Science

#5 in Argentina

#1860 in the World

Founded: 1968

64. University of Ribeirao Preto

Brazil | Ribeirao Preto

For Computer Science

#37 in Brazil

#1882 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 58%
Founded: 1924

65. Peruvian University of Applied Sciences

For Computer Science

#1 in Peru

#1949 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 60%
Founded: 1994

66. Pontifical Catholic University of Valparaiso

Chile | Valparaiso

For Computer Science

#6 in Chile

#1972 in the World

Founded: 1928

67. University of the Valley

Colombia | Cali

For Computer Science

#1985 in the World

Founded: 1945

68. Federal Foundation University of Rio Grande

Brazil | Rio Grande

For Computer Science

#38 in Brazil

#2009 in the World

Founded: 1969

69. University of the Andes

Venezuela | Merida

For Computer Science

#2 in Venezuela

#2016 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 11%
Founded: 1810

70. University of Pernambuco

Brazil | Recife

For Computer Science

#39 in Brazil

#2017 in the World

Founded: 1990

71. Federal University of Amazonas

Brazil | Manaus

For Computer Science

#40 in Brazil

#2022 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 10%
Founded: 1909

72. Federal University of Alagoas

Brazil | Maceio

For Computer Science

#41 in Brazil

#2041 in the World

Founded: 1961

73. Federal University of Itajuba

Brazil | Itajuba

For Computer Science

#42 in Brazil

#2042 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 20%
Founded: 1913

74. Autonomous University of San Luis Potosi

Mexico | San Luis Potosi

For Computer Science

#10 in Mexico

#2052 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 50%
Founded: 1859

75. Pontifical Catholic University of Sao Paulo

Brazil | Sao Paulo

For Computer Science

#43 in Brazil

#2071 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 50%
Founded: 1946

76. Mackenzie Presbyterian University

Brazil | Sao Paulo

For Computer Science

#44 in Brazil

#2072 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 50%
Founded: 1952

77. Central University of Venezuela

Venezuela | Caracas

For Computer Science

#3 in Venezuela

#2110 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 10%
Founded: 1721

78. University of the West Indies, Mona

For Computer Science

#2121 in the World

Enrollment: 49,092
Founded: 1948

79. Pontifical Catholic University of Peru

For Computer Science

#2 in Peru

#2124 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 17%
Founded: 1917

80. Federal University of Sergipe

Brazil | Sao Cristovao

For Computer Science

#45 in Brazil

#2126 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 10%
Founded: 1963

81. Federal University of Ouro Preto

Brazil | Ouro Preto

For Computer Science

#46 in Brazil

#2143 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 15%
Founded: 1969

82. University of Valparaiso

Chile | Valparaiso

For Computer Science

#7 in Chile

#2170 in the World

Founded: 1911

83. Autonomous University of the State of Mexico

Mexico | Toluca

For Computer Science

#11 in Mexico

#2180 in the World

Founded: 1956

84. National Polytechnic School, Ecuador

Ecuador | Quito

For Computer Science

#2192 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 30%
Founded: 1869

85. University of Veracruz

Mexico | Xalapa

For Computer Science

#12 in Mexico

#2203 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 80%
Founded: 1944

86. Federal Rural University of Pernambuco

Brazil | Recife

For Computer Science

#47 in Brazil

#2244 in the World

Founded: 1912

87. Michoacan University of Saint Nicholas of Hidalgo

Mexico | Morelia

For Computer Science

#13 in Mexico

#2261 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 50%
Founded: 1540

88. Federal University of Piaui

Brazil | Teresina

For Computer Science

#48 in Brazil

#2273 in the World

Founded: 1973

89. Autonomous University of Queretaro

Mexico | Queretaro

For Computer Science

#14 in Mexico

#2274 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 30%
Founded: 1951

90. University of Talca

For Computer Science

#8 in Chile

#2278 in the World

Founded: 1981

91. Santa Catarina State University

Brazil | Florianopolis

For Computer Science

#49 in Brazil

#2283 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 70%
Founded: 1965

92. Federal University of Mato Grosso do Sul

Brazil | Campo Grande

For Computer Science

#50 in Brazil

#2307 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 15%
Founded: 1969

93. Andres Bello University

Chile | Santiago

For Computer Science

#9 in Chile

#2326 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 60%
Founded: 1988

94. National University of Mar del Plata

Argentina | Mar del Plata

For Computer Science

#6 in Argentina

#2364 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 50%
Founded: 1975

95. Federal University of Maranhao

Brazil | Sao Luis

For Computer Science

#51 in Brazil

#2372 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 10%
Founded: 1966

96. Autonomous University of Baja California

Mexico | Mexicali

For Computer Science

#15 in Mexico

#2384 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 60%
Enrollment: 67,944
Founded: 1957

97. University of Fortaleza

Brazil | Fortaleza

For Computer Science

#52 in Brazil

#2385 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 50%
Founded: 1973

98. Francisco Jose de Caldas District University

Colombia | Bogota

For Computer Science

#2394 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 10%
Founded: 1950

99. Cayetano Heredia Peruvian University

For Computer Science

#3 in Peru

#2403 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 50%
Enrollment: 16,000
Founded: 1961

100. Southern University of Chile

Chile | Valdivia

For Computer Science

#10 in Chile

#2412 in the World

Founded: 1954