21 Best universities for Pediatrics in Colombia

Updated: March 15, 2026

Ranking by academic field

Below is a list of best universities in Colombia ranked based on their research performance in Pediatrics. A graph of 100K citations received by 6.17K academic papers made by 21 universities in Colombia 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 Antioquia

Colombia | Medellin

For Pediatrics

#22 in Latin America

#513 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 10%
Founded: 1803

2. Pontifical Javeriana University

Colombia | Bogota

For Pediatrics

#28 in Latin America

#620 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 40%
Founded: 1623

3. National University of Colombia

Colombia | Bogota

For Pediatrics

#29 in Latin America

#630 in the World

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

4. University of the Valley

Colombia | Cali

For Pediatrics

#40 in Latin America

#758 in the World

Founded: 1945

5. El Rosario University

Colombia | Bogota

For Pediatrics

#47 in Latin America

#827 in the World

Enrollment: 13,226
Founded: 1653

6. University of Cartagena

Colombia | Cartagena

For Pediatrics

#63 in Latin America

#979 in the World

Founded: 1827

7. El Bosque University

Colombia | Bogota

For Pediatrics

#65 in Latin America

#1020 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 50%
Founded: 1978

8. Technological University of Pereira

Colombia | Pereira

For Pediatrics

#73 in Latin America

#1083 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 80%
Founded: 1958

9. Industrial University of Santander

Colombia | Bucaramanga

For Pediatrics

#77 in Latin America

#1113 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 30%
Founded: 1948

10. University of the Andes, Colombia

Colombia | Bogota

For Pediatrics

#87 in Latin America

#1204 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 48%
Founded: 1949

11. University of La Sabana

Colombia | Chia

For Pediatrics

#92 in Latin America

#1260 in the World

Founded: 1980

12. Pontificia Bolivariana University

Colombia | Medellin

For Pediatrics

#97 in Latin America

#1294 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 50%
Founded: 1937

13. ICESI University

Colombia | Cali

For Pediatrics

#103 in Latin America

#1362 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 50%
Founded: 1979

14. Northern University

Colombia | Barranquilla

For Pediatrics

#138 in Latin America

#1712 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 76%
Founded: 1966

15. University of Cauca

Colombia | Popayan

For Pediatrics

#146 in Latin America

#1776 in the World

Founded: 1827

16. Nueva Granada Military University

Colombia | Bogota

For Pediatrics

#153 in Latin America

#1854 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 77%
Founded: 1980

17. Free University

Colombia | Bogota

For Pediatrics

#154 in Latin America

#1856 in the World

Founded: 1946

18. University of Quindio

Colombia | Armenia

For Pediatrics

#155 in Latin America

#1860 in the World

Founded: 1960

19. Autonomous University of Bucaramanga

Colombia | Bucaramanga

For Pediatrics

#162 in Latin America

#1902 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 60%
Founded: 1956

20. South Colombian University

Colombia | Neiva

For Pediatrics

#169 in Latin America

#1959 in the World

Founded: 1976

21. University of Caldas

Colombia | Manizales

For Pediatrics

#171 in Latin America

#1972 in the World

Enrollment: 2,128
Founded: 1943

The best cities to study Pediatrics in Colombia based on the number of universities and their ranks are Medellin, Bogota, Cali, and Cartagena.

Medicine subfields in Colombia

Anatomy and Physiology34

Anesthesiology22

Bioethics/Medical Ethics10

Biomedical Engineering7

Clinical Psychology23

Critical Care Nursing20

Family medicine21

Forensic Science2

Gastroenterology and Hepatology19

Health Science26

Healthcare Management (MHA)18

Medical Physics3

Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN)29

Occupational Therapy6

Oncology and Cancer research23

Ophthalmology10

Paramedicine and Emergency medicine18

Physical Therapy27

Plastic Surgery11

Public Health43

Radiation Therapy7

Radiology and Nuclear medicine34

Respiratory Therapy5

Sonography and Ultrasound1

Sports / Exercise science7

Sports Medicine17