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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.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 1201 worldwide across 3 major ranking systems
Ranked in 12 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Times Higher Education World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 11,592
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 16.9 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 2%
- Female : Male
- 49 : 51
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
THE
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownARWU
1 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Transportation Science & Technology | 101-150 | - | 2022 |
QS
5 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Education & Training | 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
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering | =1,379 | 28.8 | 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of Universidad del Norte?
Universidad del Norte's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank 1201-1400, THE Rank 1501+, US News Rank =1,687.
When was Universidad del Norte founded?
Universidad del Norte was founded in 1966.
What are the top subjects at Universidad del Norte?
Top subjects at Universidad del Norte include: Transportation Science & Technology, Law & Legal Studies, Education & Training, Business & Management Studies, Social Sciences & Management.
Where is Universidad del Norte located?
Universidad del Norte is located in Barranquilla, Colombia.