University of the Andes
University of the Andes

University of the Andes

(ULA)

🇻🇪 Venezuela / Mérida / Merida
Public Est. 1810

About

The University of the Andes is the second-oldest university in Venezuela, whose main campus is located in the city of Mérida, Venezuela. ULA is the largest public university in the Venezuelan Andes, having one of the largest student bodies in the country.

Ranking Overview

Ranking Snapshot

Ranked Top 708 worldwide across 3 major ranking systems

US News #708 (2025)
QS #1201-1400 (2027)

Ranked in 2 subject rankings

QS QS World University Rankings
# 1201-1400
2027
THE Times Higher Education World University Rankings
# 1501+
10.3
2026
ARWU Academic Ranking of World Universities
Not Ranked
US News U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
# 708
110
2025

Key Facts

Students
24,855
Student-Staff Ratio
14.5 : 1
Int'l Students
1%
Female : Male
60 : 40

Historical Trend

Longitudinal View
QS QS
THE THE
US News US News
1 201 401 601 801 1001 1201 1401 1550 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 Rank
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Top Subjects

Best-performing areas
101-150
Petroleum Engineering
Top 200
1251+
Physical Sciences

Subject Rankings

Detailed breakdown

QS

1 subjects
Subject
Rank
Score
Year
Petroleum Engineering 101-150 - 2023

THE

1 subjects
Subject
Rank
Score
Year
Physical Sciences 1251+ 9.1 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ranking of University of the Andes?

University of the Andes's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank 1201-1400, THE Rank 1501+, US News Rank 708.

When was University of the Andes founded?

University of the Andes was founded in 1810.

What are the top subjects at University of the Andes?

Top subjects at University of the Andes include: Petroleum Engineering, Physical Sciences.

Where is University of the Andes located?

University of the Andes is located in Merida, Venezuela.