34 Best universities for Astrophysics and Astronomy 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 Astrophysics and Astronomy. A graph of 317K citations received by 15.1K academic papers made by 34 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 America in Colombia

Colombia | Bogota

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#16 in Latin America

#654 in the World

Founded: 1958

2. National University of Colombia

Colombia | Bogota

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#22 in Latin America

#792 in the World

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

3. University of Antioquia

Colombia | Medellin

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#41 in Latin America

#1110 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 10%
Founded: 1803

4. University of the Andes, Colombia

Colombia | Bogota

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#51 in Latin America

#1243 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 48%
Founded: 1949

5. University of the Valley

Colombia | Cali

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#54 in Latin America

#1281 in the World

Founded: 1945

6. Industrial University of Santander

Colombia | Bucaramanga

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#76 in Latin America

#1647 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 30%
Founded: 1948

7. Pontifical Javeriana University

Colombia | Bogota

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#86 in Latin America

#1863 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 40%
Founded: 1623

8. El Rosario University

Colombia | Bogota

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#136 in Latin America

#2744 in the World

Enrollment: 13,226
Founded: 1653

9. Pontificia Bolivariana University

Colombia | Medellin

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#141 in Latin America

#2890 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 50%
Founded: 1937

10. EAFIT University

Colombia | Medellin

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#142 in Latin America

#2912 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 77%
Enrollment: 2,868
Founded: 1960

11. Francisco Jose de Caldas District University

Colombia | Bogota

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#153 in Latin America

#3093 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 10%
Founded: 1950

12. Pedagogical and Technological University of Colombia

Colombia | Tunja

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#156 in Latin America

#3140 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 60%
Founded: 1953

13. Technological University of Pereira

Colombia | Pereira

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#161 in Latin America

#3185 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 80%
Founded: 1958

14. Northern University

Colombia | Barranquilla

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#166 in Latin America

#3300 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 76%
Founded: 1966

15. University of the Atlantic, Colombia

Colombia | Barranquilla

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#177 in Latin America

#3475 in the World

Founded: 1946

16. University of La Sabana

Colombia | Chia

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#188 in Latin America

#3537 in the World

Founded: 1980

17. University of Cauca

Colombia | Popayan

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#199 in Latin America

#3680 in the World

Founded: 1827

18. University of Caldas

Colombia | Manizales

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#201 in Latin America

#3712 in the World

Enrollment: 2,128
Founded: 1943

19. University of Cartagena

Colombia | Cartagena

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#205 in Latin America

#3780 in the World

Founded: 1827

20. Autonomous University of the West

Colombia | Cali

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#237 in Latin America

#4169 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 60%
Enrollment: 9,795
Male:Female: 55:45
Founded: 1970

21. Nueva Granada Military University

Colombia | Bogota

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#239 in Latin America

#4178 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 77%
Founded: 1980

22. University of Magdalena

Colombia | Santa Marta

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#240 in Latin America

#4182 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 50%
Founded: 1958

23. Sergio Arboleda University

Colombia | Bogota

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#242 in Latin America

#4186 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 50%
Founded: 1984

24. Technological University of Bolivar

Colombia | Cartagena

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#248 in Latin America

#4297 in the World

Enrollment: 15,000
Founded: 1970

25. Santo Tomas University

Colombia | Bogota

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#251 in Latin America

#4316 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 80%
Founded: 1580

26. ICESI University

Colombia | Cali

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#256 in Latin America

#4385 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 50%
Founded: 1979

27. University of Quindio

Colombia | Armenia

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#259 in Latin America

#4437 in the World

Founded: 1960

28. El Bosque University

Colombia | Bogota

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#261 in Latin America

#4461 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 50%
Founded: 1978

29. University of Cordoba, Colombia

Colombia | Monteria

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#268 in Latin America

#4510 in the World

Founded: 1966

30. University of Tolima

Colombia | Ibague

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#277 in Latin America

#4554 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 50%
Founded: 1945

31. University of Narino

Colombia | Pasto

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#278 in Latin America

#4557 in the World

Founded: 1904

32. University of Pamplona

Colombia | Pamplona

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#283 in Latin America

#4607 in the World

Founded: 1960

33. School of Engineering of Antioquia

Colombia | Envigado

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#285 in Latin America

#4624 in the World

Founded: 1979

34. Autonomous University of Bucaramanga

Colombia | Bucaramanga

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

#295 in Latin America

#4742 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 60%
Founded: 1956

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

Physics subfields in Colombia

Acoustical Engineering31

Applied/Engineering Physics2

Astrobiology4

Atomic and Molecular physics8

Biophysics5

Condensed Matter Physics17

Optical Engineering40

Quantum and Particle physics46

Theoretical Physics8