Academic Index Last updated: May 13, 2026

35 Best Universities in Colombia for Chemistry

Focusing specifically on Chemistry, our data science engine identified the 35 most influential universities in Colombia. To determine these leaders, we isolated 94.9K specialized research publications which collectively generated 1.67M citations. This targeted approach bypasses general university reputation, directly revealing the strongest programs.

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1

Bogota

National University of Colombia

For Chemistry

#22 in Latin America #842 in the World

10% Acceptance

54,284 Enrollment

1867 Founded

2

Medellin

University of Antioquia

For Chemistry

#33 in Latin America #1096 in the World

10% Acceptance

54,284 Enrollment

1803 Founded

3

Cali

University of the Valley

For Chemistry

#65 in Latin America #1673 in the World

37% Acceptance

54,284 Enrollment

1945 Founded

4

Bogota

University of the Andes, Colombia

For Chemistry

#70 in Latin America #1722 in the World

48% Acceptance

9,795 Enrollment

1949 Founded

5

Bucaramanga

Industrial University of Santander

For Chemistry

#76 in Latin America #1803 in the World

30% Acceptance

54,284 Enrollment

1948 Founded

6

Bogota

University of America in Colombia

For Chemistry

#93 in Latin America #2005 in the World

61% Acceptance

15,000 Enrollment

1958 Founded

7

Bogota

Pontifical Javeriana University

For Chemistry

#99 in Latin America #2146 in the World

40% Acceptance

13,226 Enrollment

1623 Founded

8

Cartagena

University of Cartagena

For Chemistry

#117 in Latin America #2498 in the World

58% Acceptance

54,284 Enrollment

1827 Founded

9

Medellin

Pontificia Bolivariana University

For Chemistry

#146 in Latin America #2873 in the World

50% Acceptance

1937 Founded

10

Bogota

El Rosario University

For Chemistry

#150 in Latin America #2957 in the World

45% Acceptance

13,226 Enrollment

1653 Founded

11

Bogota

El Bosque University

For Chemistry

#170 in Latin America #3175 in the World

50% Acceptance

13,226 Enrollment

1978 Founded

12

Barranquilla

Northern University

For Chemistry

#177 in Latin America #3253 in the World

76% Acceptance

9,795 Enrollment

1966 Founded

13

Pereira

Technological University of Pereira

For Chemistry

#182 in Latin America #3305 in the World

80% Acceptance

9,795 Enrollment

1958 Founded

14

Tunja

Pedagogical and Technological University of Colombia

For Chemistry

#184 in Latin America #3314 in the World

60% Acceptance

54,284 Enrollment

1953 Founded

15

Manizales

University of Caldas

For Chemistry

#185 in Latin America #3325 in the World

56% Acceptance

2,128 Enrollment

1943 Founded

16

Chia

University of La Sabana

For Chemistry

#193 in Latin America #3439 in the World

45% Acceptance

13,226 Enrollment

1980 Founded

17

Popayan

University of Cauca

For Chemistry

#198 in Latin America #3553 in the World

62% Acceptance

9,795 Enrollment

1827 Founded

18

Medellin

EAFIT University

For Chemistry

#216 in Latin America #3718 in the World

77% Acceptance

2,868 Enrollment

1960 Founded

19

Ibague

University of Tolima

For Chemistry

#219 in Latin America #3748 in the World

50% Acceptance

2,128 Enrollment

1945 Founded

20

Barranquilla

University of the Atlantic, Colombia

For Chemistry

#222 in Latin America #3804 in the World

66% Acceptance

54,284 Enrollment

1946 Founded

21

Bogota

Nueva Granada Military University

For Chemistry

#229 in Latin America #3854 in the World

77% Acceptance

2,128 Enrollment

1980 Founded

22

Monteria

University of Cordoba, Colombia

For Chemistry

#234 in Latin America #3922 in the World

54% Acceptance

54,284 Enrollment

1966 Founded

23

Armenia

University of Quindio

For Chemistry

#235 in Latin America #3938 in the World

57% Acceptance

54,284 Enrollment

1960 Founded

24

Cali

ICESI University

For Chemistry

#261 in Latin America #4181 in the World

50% Acceptance

13,226 Enrollment

1979 Founded

25

Pamplona

University of Pamplona

For Chemistry

#273 in Latin America #4320 in the World

62% Acceptance

5,200 Enrollment

1960 Founded

26

Pasto

University of Narino

For Chemistry

#283 in Latin America #4507 in the World

62% Acceptance

2,128 Enrollment

1904 Founded

27

Cali

Autonomous University of the West

For Chemistry

#292 in Latin America #4637 in the World

60% Acceptance

9,795 Enrollment

1970 Founded

28

Santa Marta

University of Magdalena

For Chemistry

#299 in Latin America #4691 in the World

50% Acceptance

2,128 Enrollment

1958 Founded

29

Envigado

School of Engineering of Antioquia

For Chemistry

#312 in Latin America #4821 in the World

57% Acceptance

9,795 Enrollment

1979 Founded

30

Neiva

South Colombian University

For Chemistry

#321 in Latin America #4908 in the World

52% Acceptance

14,997 Enrollment

1976 Founded

31

Cartagena

Technological University of Bolivar

For Chemistry

#322 in Latin America #4920 in the World

56% Acceptance

15,000 Enrollment

1970 Founded

32

Bogota

University of La Salle

For Chemistry

#327 in Latin America #5039 in the World

68% Acceptance

5,200 Enrollment

1965 Founded

33

Sincelejo

University of Sucre

For Chemistry

#328 in Latin America #5043 in the World

45% Acceptance

2,128 Enrollment

1977 Founded

34

Bogota

Manuela Beltran University

For Chemistry

#373 in Latin America #5823 in the World

44% Acceptance

13,226 Enrollment

1983 Founded

35

Bogota

San Martin University Foundation

For Chemistry

#405 in Latin America #6379 in the World

49% Acceptance

13,226 Enrollment

1981 Founded