Universidad del Norte
About
The University of the North, also known as Uninorte, is a private university in Barranquilla, Atlántico, Colombia. It was founded in 1966 by a business group led by American entrepreneur Karl C. Parrish. It started academic operation on July 11, 1966, with 58 students and 10 teachers in courses of business administration and engineering.
Ranked Top 1201 worldwide across 3 major ranking systems
Ranked in 12 subject rankings
Ranking Overview
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Key Facts
Historical Trend
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THE
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Top Subjects
Subject Rankings
ARWU
1 subjects|
Subject
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Rank
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Score
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Year
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|---|---|---|---|
| Transportation Science & Technology | 101-150 | - | 2022 |
QS
5 subjects|
Subject
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Rank
|
Score
|
Year
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|---|---|---|---|
| Law & Legal Studies | 251-300 | - | 2020 |
| Business & Management Studies | 451-500 | - | 2026 |
| Social Sciences & Management | 501-550 | - | 2026 |
| Mechanical, Aeronautical & Manufacturing Engineering | 501-575 | - | 2026 |
| Economics & Econometrics | 551-700 | - | 2026 |
THE
5 subjects|
Subject
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Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Education | 401–500 | 32.7 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | 601–800 | 26.6 | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | 1001–1250 | 21.4 | 2026 |
| Clinical & Health | 1001+ | 11.2 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | 1001–1250 | 20.9 | 2026 |
US News
1 subjects|
Subject
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Rank
|
Score
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Year
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|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering | =1,379 | 28.8 | 2026 |