Best Universities for Computer Science in Latin America

Updated: March 15, 2026

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 21.8M citations received by 1.27M academic papers made by 427 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

#100 in the World

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

2. State University of Campinas

Brazil | Campinas

For Computer Science

#2 in Brazil

#277 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 15%
Founded: 1966

3. National Autonomous University of Mexico

Mexico | Mexico City

For Computer Science

#1 in Mexico

#315 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

#378 in the World

Founded: 1934

5. Federal University of Rio de Janeiro

Brazil | Rio de Janeiro

For Computer Science

#4 in Brazil

#390 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

#421 in the World

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

7. University of Chile

Chile | Santiago

For Computer Science

#1 in Chile

#452 in the World

Founded: 1842

8. Sao Paulo State University

Brazil | Sao Paulo

For Computer Science

#6 in Brazil

#518 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 35%
Founded: 1976

9. National Polytechnic Institute

Mexico | Mexico City

For Computer Science

#2 in Mexico

#532 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

#555 in the World

Enrollment: 262,932
Founded: 1821

11. Federal University of Santa Catarina

Brazil | Florianopolis

For Computer Science

#7 in Brazil

#593 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 15%
Founded: 1960

12. Federal University of Sao Paulo

Brazil | Sao Paulo

For Computer Science

#8 in Brazil

#619 in the World

Founded: 1933

13. Pontifical Catholic University of Chile

Chile | Santiago

For Computer Science

#2 in Chile

#624 in the World

Enrollment: 33,971
Founded: 1888

14. Federal University of Pernambuco

Brazil | Recife

For Computer Science

#9 in Brazil

#690 in the World

Founded: 1946

15. University of Brasilia

Brazil | Brasilia

For Computer Science

#10 in Brazil

#764 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

#783 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 37%
Founded: 1941

17. Federal University of Parana

Brazil | Curitiba

For Computer Science

#12 in Brazil

#828 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 15%
Founded: 1912

18. Fluminense Federal University

Brazil | Niteroi

For Computer Science

#13 in Brazil

#832 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 15%
Founded: 1960

19. Federal University of Sao Carlos

Brazil | Sao Carlos

For Computer Science

#14 in Brazil

#863 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 9%
Founded: 1968

20. Monterrey Institute of Technology

Mexico | Monterrey

For Computer Science

#3 in Mexico

#885 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 56%
Enrollment: 9,000
Founded: 1943

21. National University of Colombia

Colombia | Bogota

For Computer Science

#903 in the World

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

22. Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte

For Computer Science

#15 in Brazil

#956 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 14%
Founded: 1958

23. National University of La Plata

Argentina | La Plata

For Computer Science

#2 in Argentina

#968 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 70%
Founded: 1905

24. Federal University of Ceara

Brazil | Fortaleza

For Computer Science

#16 in Brazil

#973 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

#1082 in the World

Founded: 1948

26. Federal University of Bahia

Brazil | Salvador

For Computer Science

#18 in Brazil

#1109 in the World

Founded: 1946

27. Federal University of Santa Maria

Brazil | Santa Maria

For Computer Science

#19 in Brazil

#1110 in the World

Founded: 1960

28. University of the State of Rio de Janeiro

Brazil | Rio de Janeiro

For Computer Science

#20 in Brazil

#1171 in the World

Founded: 1950

29. University of the Republic

Uruguay | Montevideo

For Computer Science

#1172 in the World

Enrollment: 209,129
Founded: 1833

30. Federal University of Paraiba

Brazil | Joao Pessoa

For Computer Science

#21 in Brazil

#1193 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 10%
Founded: 1955

31. University of Concepcion

Chile | Concepcion

For Computer Science

#3 in Chile

#1208 in the World

Founded: 1920

32. Federal University of Espirito Santo

Brazil | Vitoria

For Computer Science

#22 in Brazil

#1214 in the World

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

33. Metropolitan Autonomous University

Mexico | Mexico City

For Computer Science

#4 in Mexico

#1230 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 26%
Enrollment: 61,152
Founded: 1974

34. University of Guadalajara

Mexico | Guadalajara

For Computer Science

#5 in Mexico

#1238 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 28%
Enrollment: 339,508
Founded: 1792

35. Federal University of Technology - Parana

Brazil | Curitiba

For Computer Science

#23 in Brazil

#1249 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 20%
Founded: 1909

36. University of the Northeast

Mexico | Tampico

For Computer Science

#6 in Mexico

#1255 in the World

Founded: 1970

37. National University of Cordoba

Argentina | Cordoba

For Computer Science

#3 in Argentina

#1271 in the World

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

38. Federal University of Vicosa

Brazil | Vicosa

For Computer Science

#24 in Brazil

#1301 in the World

Founded: 1922

39. Federal University of Uberlandia

Brazil | Uberlandia

For Computer Science

#25 in Brazil

#1316 in the World

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

40. Federal University of Para

For Computer Science

#26 in Brazil

#1329 in the World

Founded: 1957

41. University of Antioquia

Colombia | Medellin

For Computer Science

#1340 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 10%
Founded: 1803

42. Federal University of Goias

Brazil | Goiania

For Computer Science

#27 in Brazil

#1354 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 12%
Founded: 1960

43. Pontifical Catholic University of Parana

Brazil | Curitiba

For Computer Science

#28 in Brazil

#1369 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 80%
Founded: 1959

44. University of the Andes, Colombia

Colombia | Bogota

For Computer Science

#1439 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 48%
Founded: 1949

45. Federico Santa Maria Technical University

Chile | Valparaiso

For Computer Science

#4 in Chile

#1443 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 30%
Founded: 1931

46. Federal University of Pelotas

Brazil | Pelotas

For Computer Science

#29 in Brazil

#1473 in the World

Founded: 1969

47. Federal University of Lavras

Brazil | Lavras

For Computer Science

#30 in Brazil

#1534 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 16%
Founded: 1908

48. State University of Maringa

Brazil | Maringa

For Computer Science

#31 in Brazil

#1572 in the World

Founded: 1970

49. Federal University of Campina Grande

Brazil | Campina Grande

For Computer Science

#32 in Brazil

#1590 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

#1624 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 16%
Founded: 1960

51. State University of Londrina

Brazil | Londrina

For Computer Science

#34 in Brazil

#1637 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

#1666 in the World

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

53. University of Guanajuato

Mexico | Guanajuato

For Computer Science

#7 in Mexico

#1668 in the World

Enrollment: 44,503
Founded: 1945

54. Autonomous University of Puebla

Mexico | Delicias

For Computer Science

#8 in Mexico

#1676 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 46%
Founded: 1587

55. University of Santiago de Chile

Chile | Santiago

For Computer Science

#5 in Chile

#1697 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 30%
Founded: 1849

56. Autonomous University of Nuevo Leon

Mexico | San Nicolas de los Garza

For Computer Science

#9 in Mexico

#1707 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 80%
Founded: 1933

57. University of America in Colombia

Colombia | Bogota

For Computer Science

#1722 in the World

Founded: 1958

58. Federal University of ABC

Brazil | Santo Andre

For Computer Science

#35 in Brazil

#1727 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 10%
Founded: 2005

59. Pontifical Javeriana University

Colombia | Bogota

For Computer Science

#1794 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 40%
Founded: 1623

60. National University of the South

Argentina | Bahia Blanca

For Computer Science

#4 in Argentina

#1812 in the World

Founded: 1956

61. University of the Rio dos Sinos Valley

Brazil | Sao Leopoldo

For Computer Science

#36 in Brazil

#1836 in the World

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

62. National University of Rosario

Argentina | Rosario

For Computer Science

#5 in Argentina

#1896 in the World

Founded: 1968

63. University of Ribeirao Preto

Brazil | Ribeirao Preto

For Computer Science

#37 in Brazil

#1910 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 58%
Founded: 1924

64. Simon Bolivar University, Venezuela

Venezuela | Caracas

For Computer Science

#1 in Venezuela

#1911 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 10%
Founded: 1967

65. Pontifical Catholic University of Valparaiso

Chile | Valparaiso

For Computer Science

#6 in Chile

#1973 in the World

Founded: 1928

66. University of the Valley

Colombia | Cali

For Computer Science

#2009 in the World

Founded: 1945

67. Federal Foundation University of Rio Grande

Brazil | Rio Grande

For Computer Science

#38 in Brazil

#2022 in the World

Founded: 1969

68. University of Pernambuco

Brazil | Recife

For Computer Science

#39 in Brazil

#2036 in the World

Founded: 1990

69. Federal University of Alagoas

Brazil | Maceio

For Computer Science

#40 in Brazil

#2037 in the World

Founded: 1961

70. Federal University of Amazonas

Brazil | Manaus

For Computer Science

#41 in Brazil

#2038 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 10%
Founded: 1909

71. Federal University of Itajuba

Brazil | Itajuba

For Computer Science

#42 in Brazil

#2052 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 20%
Founded: 1913

72. Autonomous University of San Luis Potosi

Mexico | San Luis Potosi

For Computer Science

#10 in Mexico

#2070 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 50%
Founded: 1859

73. University of the Andes

Venezuela | Merida

For Computer Science

#2 in Venezuela

#2077 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 11%
Founded: 1810

74. Mackenzie Presbyterian University

Brazil | Sao Paulo

For Computer Science

#43 in Brazil

#2094 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 50%
Founded: 1952

75. Pontifical Catholic University of Sao Paulo

Brazil | Sao Paulo

For Computer Science

#44 in Brazil

#2108 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 50%
Founded: 1946

76. Pontifical Catholic University of Peru

For Computer Science

#1 in Peru

#2120 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 17%
Founded: 1917

77. Federal University of Sergipe

Brazil | Sao Cristovao

For Computer Science

#45 in Brazil

#2121 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 10%
Founded: 1963

78. Autonomous University of the State of Mexico

Mexico | Toluca

For Computer Science

#11 in Mexico

#2148 in the World

Founded: 1956

79. Federal University of Ouro Preto

Brazil | Ouro Preto

For Computer Science

#46 in Brazil

#2161 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 15%
Founded: 1969

80. University of Valparaiso

Chile | Valparaiso

For Computer Science

#7 in Chile

#2176 in the World

Founded: 1911

81. Central University of Venezuela

Venezuela | Caracas

For Computer Science

#3 in Venezuela

#2186 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 10%
Founded: 1721

82. University of the West Indies, Mona

For Computer Science

#2187 in the World

Enrollment: 49,092
Founded: 1948

83. National Polytechnic School, Ecuador

Ecuador | Quito

For Computer Science

#2214 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 30%
Founded: 1869

84. University of Veracruz

Mexico | Xalapa

For Computer Science

#12 in Mexico

#2230 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 80%
Founded: 1944

85. Autonomous University of Queretaro

Mexico | Queretaro

For Computer Science

#13 in Mexico

#2243 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 30%
Founded: 1951

86. Federal Rural University of Pernambuco

Brazil | Recife

For Computer Science

#47 in Brazil

#2256 in the World

Founded: 1912

87. Federal University of Piaui

Brazil | Teresina

For Computer Science

#48 in Brazil

#2260 in the World

Founded: 1973

88. University of Talca

For Computer Science

#8 in Chile

#2269 in the World

Founded: 1981

89. Michoacan University of Saint Nicholas of Hidalgo

Mexico | Morelia

For Computer Science

#14 in Mexico

#2286 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 50%
Founded: 1540

90. Federal University of Mato Grosso do Sul

Brazil | Campo Grande

For Computer Science

#49 in Brazil

#2290 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 15%
Founded: 1969

91. Santa Catarina State University

Brazil | Florianopolis

For Computer Science

#50 in Brazil

#2294 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 70%
Founded: 1965

92. Andres Bello University

Chile | Santiago

For Computer Science

#9 in Chile

#2296 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 60%
Founded: 1988

93. Federal University of Maranhao

Brazil | Sao Luis

For Computer Science

#51 in Brazil

#2378 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 10%
Founded: 1966

94. Autonomous University of Baja California

Mexico | Mexicali

For Computer Science

#15 in Mexico

#2393 in the World

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

95. National University of Mar del Plata

Argentina | Mar del Plata

For Computer Science

#6 in Argentina

#2397 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 50%
Founded: 1975

96. University of Fortaleza

Brazil | Fortaleza

For Computer Science

#52 in Brazil

#2408 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 50%
Founded: 1973

97. Southern University of Chile

Chile | Valdivia

For Computer Science

#10 in Chile

#2419 in the World

Founded: 1954

98. Cayetano Heredia Peruvian University

For Computer Science

#2 in Peru

#2421 in the World

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

99. Francisco Jose de Caldas District University

Colombia | Bogota

For Computer Science

#2423 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 10%
Founded: 1950

100. Industrial University of Santander

Colombia | Bucaramanga

For Computer Science

#2428 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 30%
Founded: 1948