Academic Index Last updated: May 13, 2026

20 Best Universities in Colombia for Biotechnology

We ranked the top 20 universities for Biotechnology in Colombia based on strict academic metrics. To determine these leaders, we isolated 313.7K specialized research publications which collectively generated 3.02M citations. This targeted approach bypasses general university reputation, directly revealing the strongest programs.

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1

Barranquilla

Northern University

For Biotechnology

#249 in Latin America #3369 in the World

76% Acceptance

9,795 Enrollment

1966 Founded

2

Ibague

University of Tolima

For Biotechnology

#202 in Latin America #2920 in the World

50% Acceptance

2,128 Enrollment

1945 Founded

3

Bucaramanga

Industrial University of Santander

For Biotechnology

#107 in Latin America #1854 in the World

30% Acceptance

54,284 Enrollment

1948 Founded

4

Popayan

University of Cauca

For Biotechnology

#213 in Latin America #3014 in the World

62% Acceptance

9,795 Enrollment

1827 Founded

5

Medellin

Pontificia Bolivariana University

For Biotechnology

#146 in Latin America #2376 in the World

50% Acceptance

1937 Founded

6

Bogota

Nueva Granada Military University

For Biotechnology

#237 in Latin America #3220 in the World

77% Acceptance

2,128 Enrollment

1980 Founded

7

Bogota

El Rosario University

For Biotechnology

#186 in Latin America #2833 in the World

45% Acceptance

13,226 Enrollment

1653 Founded

8

Cartagena

University of Cartagena

For Biotechnology

#128 in Latin America #2181 in the World

58% Acceptance

54,284 Enrollment

1827 Founded

9

Cali

University of the Valley

For Biotechnology

#97 in Latin America #1702 in the World

37% Acceptance

54,284 Enrollment

1945 Founded

10

Cali

ICESI University

For Biotechnology

#230 in Latin America #3193 in the World

50% Acceptance

13,226 Enrollment

1979 Founded

11

Bogota

Pontifical Javeriana University

For Biotechnology

#59 in Latin America #1245 in the World

40% Acceptance

13,226 Enrollment

1623 Founded

12

Tunja

Pedagogical and Technological University of Colombia

For Biotechnology

#243 in Latin America #3283 in the World

60% Acceptance

54,284 Enrollment

1953 Founded

13

Medellin

University of Antioquia

For Biotechnology

#48 in Latin America #1020 in the World

10% Acceptance

54,284 Enrollment

1803 Founded

14

Manizales

University of Caldas

For Biotechnology

#118 in Latin America #1959 in the World

56% Acceptance

2,128 Enrollment

1943 Founded

15

Bogota

University of the Andes, Colombia

For Biotechnology

#100 in Latin America #1717 in the World

48% Acceptance

9,795 Enrollment

1949 Founded

16

Bogota

El Bosque University

For Biotechnology

#164 in Latin America #2574 in the World

50% Acceptance

13,226 Enrollment

1978 Founded

17

Bogota

National University of Colombia

For Biotechnology

#19 in Latin America #565 in the World

10% Acceptance

54,284 Enrollment

1867 Founded

18

Pereira

Technological University of Pereira

For Biotechnology

#194 in Latin America #2882 in the World

80% Acceptance

9,795 Enrollment

1958 Founded

19

Chia

University of La Sabana

For Biotechnology

#172 in Latin America #2634 in the World

45% Acceptance

13,226 Enrollment

1980 Founded

20

Monteria

University of Cordoba, Colombia

For Biotechnology

#233 in Latin America #3206 in the World

54% Acceptance

54,284 Enrollment

1966 Founded