Top 31 universities in Cuba: Rankings & Acceptance rate

  1. University of Havana

    Havana
    University of Havana logo
    Enrollment
    12,500
    Founded
    1728
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  2. Marta Abreu University of Las Villas

    Santa Clara
    Marta Abreu University of Las Villas logo
    Enrollment
    12,500
    Founded
    1952
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  3. University of Information Sciences

    Havana
    University of Information Sciences logo
    Acceptance Rate
    98%
    Enrollment
    3,500
    Founded
    2002
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  4. Technological University of Habana Jose Antonio Echeverria

    Havana
    Technological University of Habana Jose Antonio Echeverria logo
    Enrollment
    7,500
    Founded
    1964
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  5. University of the East - Cuba

    Santiago de Cuba
    University of the East - Cuba logo
    Enrollment
    17,500
    Founded
    1947
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  6. Latin American School of Medicine

    Havana
    Latin American School of Medicine logo
    Enrollment
    12,500
    Founded
    1999
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  7. Ignacio Agramonte Loynaz University of Camaguey

    Camaguey
    Ignacio Agramonte Loynaz University of Camaguey logo
    Enrollment
    12,500
    Founded
    1967
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  8. Hermanos Saiz Montes de Oca University of Pinar del Rio

    Pinar del Rio
    Hermanos Saiz Montes de Oca University of Pinar del Rio logo
    Enrollment
    7,500
    Founded
    1972
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  9. University of Cienfuegos

    Cienfuegos
    University of Cienfuegos logo
    Enrollment
    3,074
    Male:Female
    44:56
    Founded
    1979
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  10. University of Granma

    Bayamo
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    Enrollment
    9,500
    Founded
    1976
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  11. University of Holguin

    Holguin
    University of Holguin logo
    Enrollment
    4,500
    Founded
    1973
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  12. University of Matanzas

    Matanzas
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    Enrollment
    32,000
    Founded
    1972
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  13. Las Tunas University

    Las Tunas
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    Enrollment
    6,500
    Founded
    1976
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  14. Fructuoso Rodriguez Perez Agricultural University of Havana

    San Jose de las Lajas
    Fructuoso Rodriguez Perez Agricultural University of Havana logo
    Enrollment
    4,500
    Founded
    1976
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  15. University of Guantanamo

    Guantanamo
    University of Guantanamo logo
    Enrollment
    8,500
    Founded
    1997
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  16. Maximo Gomez Baez University of Ciego de Avila

    Moron
    Maximo Gomez Baez University of Ciego de Avila logo
    Enrollment
    3,500
    Founded
    1978
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  17. Higher Institute of Mining and Metallurgy, Moa

    Moa
    Higher Institute of Mining and Metallurgy, Moa logo
    Enrollment
    1,500
    Founded
    1976
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  18. ISA, University of the Arts

    Havana
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    Acceptance Rate
    75%
    Enrollment
    1,500
    Founded
    1976
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  19. Manuel Fajardo University of Sciences of Physical Culture and Sport

    Havana
    Enrollment
    3,500
    Founded
    1961
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  20. National Institute of Agricultural Sciences

    San Jose de las Lajas
    National Institute of Agricultural Sciences logo
    Founded
    1970
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  21. Jose Marti Perez University of Sancti Spiritus

    Sancti Spiritus
    Jose Marti Perez University of Sancti Spiritus logo
    Enrollment
    5,500
    Founded
    1976
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  22. Higher Institute of Industrial Design

    Havana
    Higher Institute of Industrial Design logo
    Enrollment
    750
    Founded
    2011
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  23. The Higher Institute of Technologies and Applied Sciences

    Havana
    The Higher Institute of Technologies and Applied Sciences logo
    Enrollment
    375
    Founded
    1981
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  24. Higher Institute of International Relations Raul Roa Garcia

    Havana
    Higher Institute of International Relations Raul Roa Garcia logo
    Enrollment
    125
    Founded
    1981
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  25. Pedagogical University of Pinar del Rio

    Pinar del Rio
    Pedagogical University of Pinar del Rio logo
    Founded
    1972
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  26. Pedagogical University Enrique Jose Varona

    Havana
    Pedagogical University Enrique Jose Varona logo
    Enrollment
    5,500
    Founded
    1977
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  27. Medical University of Sancti Spiritus

    Sancti Spiritus
    Enrollment
    3,500
    Founded
    1994
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  28. Institute of Animal Science

    San Jose de las Lajas
    Institute of Animal Science logo
    Founded
    1965
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  29. Medical University of Holguin

    Holguin
    Enrollment
    7,500
    Founded
    1967
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  30. Jesus Montane Oropesa University of Isla de la Juventud

    Isla de la Juventud
    Jesus Montane Oropesa University of Isla de la Juventud logo
    Enrollment
    1,500
    Founded
    1973
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  31. Medical University of Villa Clara

    Santa Clara
    Medical University of Villa Clara logo
    Enrollment
    6,500
    Founded
    1966
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The best cities to study in Cuba based on the number of universities and their ranks are Havana, Santa Clara, Santiago de Cuba, and Camaguey.

Average cost of living for students in Cuba is $396 + $38-272 for rent (depends on where to live: dormitory, renting with a roommate or solo).