Autonomous University of Bucaramanga: Rankings

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The Autonomous University of Bucaramanga ranked 27th in Colombia, 3212th in the global 2026 rating, and scored in 83 research topics. The Autonomous University of Bucaramanga ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 3,277 academic publications and 25,117 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 3 notable alumni.

Ranking Category
#3212 of 14,131 In the World
#228 of 1,756 In Latin America
#27 of 190 In Colombia
#2 of 6 In Bucaramanga
#728 of 1,001 For Optometry
#962 of 1,805 For Ophthalmology
#1200 of 2,534 For Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN)
#4719 of 8,074 For Alumni Impact
#3424 of 14,131 For Non-academic Prominence

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Liberal Arts & Social Sciences rankings

The Autonomous University of Bucaramanga ranked 32nd for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Colombia and 2436th in the World with 2,197 publications made and 12,341 citations received. Main research topics: Philosophy, Political Science, Sociology, Law, Demography.

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences ranking Location
#32 of 50 In Colombia
#255 of 442 In Latin America
#2436 of 7,088 In the World

Autonomous University of Bucaramanga
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences Publications & Citations

Year Liberal Arts & Social Sciences publications Liberal Arts & Social Sciences citations
1993 1 1
1994 0 0
1995 1 0
1996 1 0
1997 1 6
1998 2 0
1999 3 2
2000 0 2
2001 4 0
2002 6 5
2003 10 4
2004 25 12
2005 27 40
2006 40 85
2007 30 112
2008 42 112
2009 48 126
2010 41 151
2011 52 173
2012 56 201
2013 74 205
2014 97 275
2015 118 303
2016 113 333
2017 168 360
2018 149 475
2019 170 750
2020 157 1207
2021 197 1484
2022 174 1396
2023 216 1591
2024 109 1306
2025 70 1100

The following table provides academic rankings for The Autonomous University of Bucaramanga in various areas of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences.

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences subfield Colombia ranking Latin America ranking World rank
Philosophy 30 240 1638
Political Science 30 245 2752
Demography 18 203 2779
Sociology 29 266 3524
Law 26 238 4271
Anthropology 33 288 4314
Education Majors 36 292 4534
Linguistics 34 292 4901
Archaeology 35 321 5006
History 34 319 5082

Medicine rankings

The Autonomous University of Bucaramanga ranked 19th for Medicine in Colombia and 3093rd in the World with 1,338 publications made and 17,274 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Surgery, Psychiatry, Immunology, Public Health.

Medicine ranking Location
#19 of 48 In Colombia
#202 of 432 In Latin America
#3093 of 6,793 In the World

Autonomous University of Bucaramanga
Medicine Publications & Citations

Year Medicine publications Medicine citations
1995 2 0
1996 0 1
1997 1 4
1998 0 0
1999 0 2
2000 0 3
2001 3 3
2002 2 8
2003 3 16
2004 16 27
2005 27 68
2006 20 149
2007 14 148
2008 19 191
2009 25 160
2010 12 176
2011 31 186
2012 35 232
2013 26 256
2014 37 360
2015 34 364
2016 50 422
2017 69 535
2018 85 968
2019 79 1277
2020 91 1792
2021 137 1961
2022 153 1876
2023 177 2126
2024 115 1973
2025 90 1739

The following table provides academic rankings for The Autonomous University of Bucaramanga in various areas of Medicine.

Medicine subfield Colombia ranking Latin America ranking World rank
Optometry 1 19 728
Ophthalmology 3 27 962
Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN) 16 141 1200
Cardiology 8 79 1526
Critical Care Nursing 15 119 1837
Dermatology 16 154 1840
Pediatrics 19 162 1902
Surgery 13 119 2035
Healthcare Management (MHA) 10 104 2134
Anesthesiology 15 153 2273
Clinical Psychology 13 130 2349
Immunology 18 176 2362
Family medicine 19 185 2580
Pathology 17 182 2715
Public Health 17 204 2947
Nursing 20 194 2965
Psychiatry 19 174 2989
Virology 29 256 3024
Radiology and Nuclear medicine 19 191 3049
Oncology and Cancer research 17 194 3106
Anatomy and Physiology 21 223 3278
Physical Therapy 24 226 3524
Health Science 26 237 3671

Biology rankings

The Autonomous University of Bucaramanga ranked 31st for Biology in Colombia and 4243rd in the World with 990 publications made and 12,612 citations received. Main research topics: Genetics, Biochemistry, Immunology, Neuroscience, Paleontology.

Biology ranking Location
#31 of 48 In Colombia
#290 of 433 In Latin America
#4243 of 6,841 In the World

Autonomous University of Bucaramanga
Biology Publications & Citations

Year Biology publications Biology citations
1995 2 0
1996 0 1
1997 2 8
1998 0 0
1999 0 2
2000 0 3
2001 4 4
2002 1 10
2003 2 19
2004 12 25
2005 9 62
2006 12 104
2007 9 115
2008 18 127
2009 10 107
2010 6 122
2011 18 137
2012 28 171
2013 29 178
2014 26 251
2015 26 272
2016 40 343
2017 54 374
2018 62 697
2019 56 964
2020 74 1381
2021 102 1571
2022 116 1579
2023 133 1718
2024 83 1524
2025 67 1351

The following table provides academic rankings for The Autonomous University of Bucaramanga in various areas of Biology.

Biology subfield Colombia ranking Latin America ranking World rank
Immunology 18 176 2362
Virology 29 256 3024
Oncology and Cancer research 17 194 3106
Neuroscience 17 192 3426
Bioinformatics and Computational biology 20 219 3476
Genetics 24 252 3769
Biochemistry 25 262 4055
Agricultural Science 35 329 4369
Botany 38 358 5122
Paleontology 37 341 5198

Computer Science rankings

The Autonomous University of Bucaramanga ranked 22nd for Computer Science in Colombia and 4457th in the World with 720 publications made and 6,570 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Neuroscience, Machine Learning, Cyber Security, Computer Vision.

Computer Science ranking Location
#22 of 49 In Colombia
#239 of 427 In Latin America
#4457 of 6,855 In the World

Autonomous University of Bucaramanga
Computer Science Publications & Citations

Year Computer Science publications Computer Science citations
1997 1 5
1998 0 0
1999 0 3
2000 0 1
2001 1 3
2002 2 5
2003 3 9
2004 11 7
2005 7 24
2006 13 63
2007 8 52
2008 16 66
2009 10 63
2010 6 63
2011 13 86
2012 27 108
2013 30 113
2014 18 147
2015 15 156
2016 32 180
2017 45 181
2018 51 349
2019 43 506
2020 69 778
2021 65 960
2022 66 910
2023 77 1006
2024 54 919
2025 44 779

The following table provides academic rankings for The Autonomous University of Bucaramanga in various areas of Computer Science.

Computer Science subfield Colombia ranking Latin America ranking World rank
Human-Computer Interaction 27 171 2436
Management Information Systems 18 169 3081
Neuroscience 17 192 3426
Bioinformatics and Computational biology 20 219 3476
Cyber Security 20 170 3628
Computer Vision 21 199 3855
Artificial Intelligence (AI) 23 225 4230
Computer Networking 26 232 4412
Machine Learning 27 244 4435
Telecommunications 29 239 4441

Engineering rankings

The Autonomous University of Bucaramanga ranked 29th for Engineering in Colombia and 4518th in the World with 675 publications made and 7,031 citations received. Main research topics: Optical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Aerospace Engineering.

Engineering ranking Location
#29 of 49 In Colombia
#264 of 425 In Latin America
#4518 of 6,795 In the World

Autonomous University of Bucaramanga
Engineering Publications & Citations

Year Engineering publications Engineering citations
2001 1 1
2002 2 2
2003 3 3
2004 7 11
2005 5 19
2006 3 24
2007 4 29
2008 9 36
2009 2 33
2010 4 33
2011 12 43
2012 24 46
2013 30 79
2014 25 105
2015 25 146
2016 33 173
2017 36 202
2018 53 402
2019 49 596
2020 53 834
2021 72 1040
2022 53 988
2023 87 1088
2024 53 954
2025 36 810

The following table provides academic rankings for The Autonomous University of Bucaramanga in various areas of Engineering.

Engineering subfield Colombia ranking Latin America ranking World rank
Automation and Control engineering 13 102 1927
Human-Computer Interaction 27 171 2436
Systems Engineering 17 153 3052
Optical Engineering 20 186 3674
Mechanical Engineering 30 244 4095
Electrical Engineering 25 229 4229
Aerospace Engineering 26 241 4305
Computer Networking 26 232 4412
Telecommunications 29 239 4441
Materials Science 40 347 5492

Environmental Science rankings

The Autonomous University of Bucaramanga ranked 39th for Environmental Science in Colombia and 4789th in the World with 653 publications made and 5,528 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Geology, Ecology, Paleontology, Meteorology and Atmospheric Science.

Environmental Science ranking Location
#39 of 49 In Colombia
#333 of 433 In Latin America
#4789 of 6,888 In the World

Autonomous University of Bucaramanga
Environmental Science Publications & Citations

Year Environmental Science publications Environmental Science citations
1996 1 2
1997 1 4
1998 0 0
1999 0 1
2000 0 2
2001 1 1
2002 2 1
2003 1 1
2004 5 4
2005 2 10
2006 6 16
2007 6 21
2008 13 32
2009 7 37
2010 6 43
2011 17 39
2012 14 57
2013 22 79
2014 34 84
2015 29 111
2016 31 148
2017 42 161
2018 35 218
2019 39 407
2020 47 649
2021 74 785
2022 66 813
2023 78 888
2024 48 747
2025 31 592

The following table provides academic rankings for The Autonomous University of Bucaramanga in various areas of Environmental Science.

Environmental Science subfield Colombia ranking Latin America ranking World rank
Geography and Cartography 38 314 4030
Agricultural Science 35 329 4369
Meteorology and Atmospheric Science 40 310 4654
Ecology 37 346 5080
Geology 41 349 5151
Paleontology 37 341 5198

Psychology rankings

The Autonomous University of Bucaramanga ranked 22nd for Psychology in Colombia and 3791st in the World with 572 publications made and 8,701 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Social Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Child Psychology.

Psychology ranking Location
#22 of 48 In Colombia
#208 of 417 In Latin America
#3791 of 6,663 In the World

Autonomous University of Bucaramanga
Psychology Publications & Citations

Year Psychology publications Psychology citations
1995 1 0
1996 0 1
1997 1 3
1998 0 0
1999 0 2
2000 0 2
2001 2 3
2002 2 4
2003 1 5
2004 5 5
2005 18 31
2006 15 76
2007 6 77
2008 12 84
2009 18 82
2010 2 98
2011 6 107
2012 12 132
2013 17 143
2014 15 198
2015 15 194
2016 27 217
2017 28 241
2018 39 549
2019 35 742
2020 34 969
2021 51 1089
2022 61 998
2023 69 1161
2024 49 988
2025 37 868

The following table provides academic rankings for The Autonomous University of Bucaramanga in various areas of Psychology.

Psychology subfield Colombia ranking Latin America ranking World rank
Clinical Psychology 13 130 2349
Psychiatry 19 174 2989
Child Psychology 14 154 3001
Neuroscience 17 192 3426
Education Majors 36 292 4534
Social Psychology 31 265 4778

Physics rankings

The Autonomous University of Bucaramanga ranked 29th for Physics in Colombia and 4764th in the World with 543 publications made and 5,178 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Optical Engineering, Materials Science, Astrophysics and Astronomy.

Physics ranking Location
#29 of 47 In Colombia
#282 of 419 In Latin America
#4764 of 6,729 In the World

Autonomous University of Bucaramanga
Physics Publications & Citations

Year Physics publications Physics citations
1997 2 1
1998 0 0
1999 0 0
2000 0 0
2001 1 2
2002 1 2
2003 1 7
2004 4 6
2005 5 12
2006 5 20
2007 2 31
2008 6 32
2009 7 27
2010 3 30
2011 10 36
2012 18 32
2013 17 47
2014 19 54
2015 22 120
2016 27 141
2017 36 155
2018 41 283
2019 38 413
2020 48 613
2021 58 755
2022 44 739
2023 64 853
2024 42 751
2025 26 646

The following table provides academic rankings for The Autonomous University of Bucaramanga in various areas of Physics.

Physics subfield Colombia ranking Latin America ranking World rank
Optical Engineering 20 186 3674
Quantum and Particle physics 28 270 4719
Astrophysics and Astronomy 34 295 4742
Materials Science 40 347 5492

Mathematics rankings

The Autonomous University of Bucaramanga ranked 23rd for Mathematics in Colombia and 4356th in the World with 383 publications made and 6,512 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Math Teachers.

Mathematics ranking Location
#23 of 46 In Colombia
#234 of 400 In Latin America
#4356 of 6,434 In the World

Autonomous University of Bucaramanga
Mathematics Publications & Citations

Year Mathematics publications Mathematics citations
1999 1 1
2000 0 0
2001 0 0
2002 2 0
2003 1 4
2004 4 5
2005 9 16
2006 12 49
2007 5 42
2008 6 55
2009 10 46
2010 0 49
2011 8 60
2012 7 75
2013 9 88
2014 10 110
2015 12 114
2016 15 125
2017 24 146
2018 27 265
2019 27 396
2020 31 566
2021 33 686
2022 28 603
2023 60 667
2024 23 522
2025 23 436

The following table provides academic rankings for The Autonomous University of Bucaramanga in various areas of Mathematics.

Mathematics subfield Colombia ranking Latin America ranking World rank
Statistics 23 224 4098
Math Teachers 32 246 4158

Business rankings

The Autonomous University of Bucaramanga ranked 24th for Business in Colombia and 4373rd in the World with 318 publications made and 2,683 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Marketing, Finance, Management Information Systems.

Business ranking Location
#24 of 46 In Colombia
#238 of 396 In Latin America
#4373 of 6,366 In the World

Autonomous University of Bucaramanga
Business Publications & Citations

Year Business publications Business citations
2001 1 0
2002 2 2
2003 2 1
2004 2 2
2005 6 8
2006 7 21
2007 4 19
2008 9 27
2009 8 22
2010 3 20
2011 5 41
2012 11 49
2013 18 41
2014 10 57
2015 9 52
2016 10 65
2017 18 59
2018 15 95
2019 28 204
2020 32 282
2021 31 332
2022 28 320
2023 35 367
2024 13 314
2025 13 230

The following table provides academic rankings for The Autonomous University of Bucaramanga in various areas of Business.

Business subfield Colombia ranking Latin America ranking World rank
Management Information Systems 18 169 3081
Marketing 21 201 3831
Management 26 243 4539
Finance 29 254 4694

Economics rankings

The Autonomous University of Bucaramanga ranked 26th for Economics in Colombia and 4568th in the World with 217 publications made and 2,456 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance.

Economics ranking Location
#26 of 46 In Colombia
#249 of 386 In Latin America
#4568 of 6,188 In the World

Autonomous University of Bucaramanga
Economics Publications & Citations

Year Economics publications Economics citations
1999 1 0
2000 0 1
2001 0 0
2002 1 1
2003 1 1
2004 1 0
2005 6 8
2006 2 9
2007 2 12
2008 5 10
2009 6 31
2010 1 12
2011 3 15
2012 1 24
2013 8 26
2014 2 37
2015 8 37
2016 10 39
2017 15 44
2018 13 74
2019 14 143
2020 17 261
2021 28 293
2022 19 298
2023 31 328
2024 14 303
2025 10 253

The following table provides academic rankings for The Autonomous University of Bucaramanga in various areas of Economics.

Economics subfield Colombia ranking Latin America ranking World rank
Development Studies 22 220 4007
Finance 29 254 4694

Other rankings

Non-core subjects for the Autonomous University of Bucaramanga

Speciality Colombia Latin America World Rank
Chemistry 32 306 4748
Art & Design 29 281 4754
Organic Chemistry 34 310 4843