19 Best universities for Veterinary 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 Veterinary. A graph of 43.6K citations received by 3.18K academic papers made by 19 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 Veterinary

#27 in Latin America

#284 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 10%
Founded: 1803

2. National University of Colombia

Colombia | Bogota

For Veterinary

#37 in Latin America

#416 in the World

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

3. University of the Valley

Colombia | Cali

For Veterinary

#76 in Latin America

#957 in the World

Founded: 1945

4. University of Caldas

Colombia | Manizales

For Veterinary

#77 in Latin America

#958 in the World

Enrollment: 2,128
Founded: 1943

5. University of Cordoba, Colombia

Colombia | Monteria

For Veterinary

#90 in Latin America

#1161 in the World

Founded: 1966

6. Pontifical Javeriana University

Colombia | Bogota

For Veterinary

#106 in Latin America

#1298 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 40%
Founded: 1623

7. University of Cartagena

Colombia | Cartagena

For Veterinary

#109 in Latin America

#1319 in the World

Founded: 1827

8. University of the Andes, Colombia

Colombia | Bogota

For Veterinary

#112 in Latin America

#1350 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 48%
Founded: 1949

9. El Rosario University

Colombia | Bogota

For Veterinary

#122 in Latin America

#1486 in the World

Enrollment: 13,226
Founded: 1653

10. University of La Salle

Colombia | Bogota

For Veterinary

#124 in Latin America

#1515 in the World

Founded: 1965

11. Industrial University of Santander

Colombia | Bucaramanga

For Veterinary

#136 in Latin America

#1605 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 30%
Founded: 1948

12. Technological University of Pereira

Colombia | Pereira

For Veterinary

#137 in Latin America

#1632 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 80%
Founded: 1958

13. Pedagogical and Technological University of Colombia

Colombia | Tunja

For Veterinary

#140 in Latin America

#1687 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 60%
Founded: 1953

14. University of Tolima

Colombia | Ibague

For Veterinary

#159 in Latin America

#1848 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 50%
Founded: 1945

15. Northern University

Colombia | Barranquilla

For Veterinary

#162 in Latin America

#1870 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 76%
Founded: 1966

16. El Bosque University

Colombia | Bogota

For Veterinary

#174 in Latin America

#2002 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 50%
Founded: 1978

17. Nueva Granada Military University

Colombia | Bogota

For Veterinary

#177 in Latin America

#2019 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 77%
Founded: 1980

18. University of Narino

Colombia | Pasto

For Veterinary

#179 in Latin America

#2042 in the World

Founded: 1904

19. University of Sucre

Colombia | Sincelejo

For Veterinary

#182 in Latin America

#2057 in the World

Founded: 1977

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

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