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Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana
(UPB)
About
The Pontifical Bolivarian University, also referred to as UPB, is a private university in Colombia with its main campus in Medellín, where it was founded in 1936. As of 2023, the university is ranked among the top four universities in Colombia and among the top 30 universities in Latin America by QS World University Rankings. In addition to its main campus in Medellín, the university has campuses...
The Pontifical Bolivarian University, also referred to as UPB, is a private university in Colombia with its main campus in Medellín, where it was founded in 1936. As of 2023, the university is ranked among the top four universities in Colombia and among the top 30 universities in Latin America by QS World University Rankings. In addition to its main campus in Medellín, the university has campuses in Bogotá, Bucaramanga, Montería and Palmira. As of 2021, the university had an estimated 26,000 students.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 1001 worldwide across 2 major ranking systems
Ranked in 3 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
- 9,763
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 11.0 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 3%
- Female : Male
- 57 : 43
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
THE
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownTHE
3 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical & Health | 1001+ | 11.2 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | 1001+ | 11.4 | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | 1251+ | 9.6 | 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana?
Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank 1001-1200, THE Rank 1501+.
When was Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana founded?
Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana was founded in 1936.
What are the top subjects at Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana?
Top subjects at Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana include: Clinical & Health, Social Sciences, Engineering & Technology.
Where is Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana located?
Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana is located in Medellín, Colombia.