Top 22 universities in Panama: Rankings & Acceptance rate

Rank 🏆	University name	Acceptance rate Acc. rate	City & State
1	Technological University of Panama	5%	Panama City
2	University of Panama		Panama City
3	Metropolitan University of Education, Science and Technology		Panama City
4	Florida State University Panama City	15%	Panama City
5	Santa Maria La Antigua Catholic University		Panama City
6	Specialized University of the Americas		Panama City
7	Latina University of Panama		Panama City
8	Autonomous University of Chiriqui		David
9	International Maritime University of Panama		Panama City
10	Oteima University of Technology		David
11	Interamerican University of Panama		Panama City
12	Quality Leadership University		Panama City
13	University of the Isthmus		Panama City
14	GANEXA University of Arts		Panama City
15	Columbus University		Panama City
16	Cartago University of Panama	85%	David
17	ISAE University		Panama City
18	American University, Panama		Panama City
19	Santander University		Panama City
20	Specialized University of Certified Public Accountant		Panama City
21	Christian University of Panama		Panama City
22	Latin American University of Foreign Trade		Panama City

The best cities to study in Panama based on the number of universities and their ranks are Panama City and David.

Average cost of living for students in Panama is $517 + $83-590 for rent (depends on where to live: dormitory, renting with a roommate or solo).