Best Chemistry Universities in Latin America [2026 Rankings]

1

Brazil | Sao Paulo

University of Sao Paulo

For Chemistry

#1 in Brazil #55 in the World

9% Acceptance

97,964 Enrollment

1827 Founded

2

Mexico | Mexico City

National Autonomous University of Mexico

For Chemistry

#1 in Mexico #201 in the World

43% Acceptance

360,883 Enrollment

1551 Founded

3

Brazil | Campinas

State University of Campinas

For Chemistry

#2 in Brazil #205 in the World

15% Acceptance

97,964 Enrollment

1966 Founded

4

Brazil | Sao Paulo

Sao Paulo State University

For Chemistry

#3 in Brazil #275 in the World

35% Acceptance

97,964 Enrollment

1976 Founded

5

Brazil | Rio de Janeiro

Federal University of Rio de Janeiro

For Chemistry

#4 in Brazil #306 in the World

10% Acceptance

67,329 Enrollment

1920 Founded

6

Brazil | Porto Alegre

Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul

For Chemistry

#5 in Brazil #338 in the World

18% Acceptance

67,329 Enrollment

1934 Founded

7

Argentina | Buenos Aires

University of Buenos Aires

For Chemistry

#1 in Argentina #362 in the World

64% Acceptance

262,932 Enrollment

1821 Founded

8

Brazil | Belo Horizonte

Federal University of Minas Gerais

For Chemistry

#6 in Brazil #408 in the World

17% Acceptance

45,038 Enrollment

1927 Founded

9

Chile | Santiago

University of Chile

For Chemistry

#1 in Chile #461 in the World

46% Acceptance

33,971 Enrollment

1842 Founded

10

Mexico | Mexico City

National Polytechnic Institute

For Chemistry

#2 in Mexico #475 in the World

35% Acceptance

170,000 Enrollment

1936 Founded

11

Brazil | Sao Carlos

Federal University of Sao Carlos

For Chemistry

#7 in Brazil #561 in the World

9% Acceptance

12,446 Enrollment

1968 Founded

12

Brazil | Florianopolis

Federal University of Santa Catarina

For Chemistry

#8 in Brazil #563 in the World

15% Acceptance

25,494 Enrollment

1960 Founded

13

Brazil | Sao Paulo

Federal University of Sao Paulo

For Chemistry

#9 in Brazil #582 in the World

16% Acceptance

30,000 Enrollment

1933 Founded

14

Brazil | Curitiba

Federal University of Parana

For Chemistry

#10 in Brazil #661 in the World

15% Acceptance

25,494 Enrollment

1912 Founded

15

Chile | Santiago

Pontifical Catholic University of Chile

For Chemistry

#2 in Chile #680 in the World

45% Acceptance

33,971 Enrollment

1888 Founded

16

Brazil | Santa Maria

Federal University of Santa Maria

For Chemistry

#11 in Brazil #749 in the World

11% Acceptance

25,494 Enrollment

1960 Founded

17

Argentina | La Plata

National University of La Plata

For Chemistry

#2 in Argentina #756 in the World

70% Acceptance

178,288 Enrollment

1905 Founded

18

Brazil | Fortaleza

Federal University of Ceara

For Chemistry

#12 in Brazil #757 in the World

10% Acceptance

5,000 Enrollment

1954 Founded

19

Brazil | Vicosa

Federal University of Vicosa

For Chemistry

#13 in Brazil #762 in the World

15% Acceptance

12,000 Enrollment

1922 Founded

20

Brazil | Recife

Federal University of Pernambuco

For Chemistry

#14 in Brazil #793 in the World

17% Acceptance

23,744 Enrollment

1946 Founded

21

Brazil | Brasilia

University of Brasilia

For Chemistry

#15 in Brazil #803 in the World

10% Acceptance

25,494 Enrollment

1962 Founded

22

Colombia | Bogota

National University of Colombia

For Chemistry

#1 in Colombia #842 in the World

10% Acceptance

54,284 Enrollment

1867 Founded

23

Argentina | Cordoba

National University of Cordoba

For Chemistry

#3 in Argentina #852 in the World

70% Acceptance

178,288 Enrollment

1613 Founded

24

Brazil | Maringa

State University of Maringa

For Chemistry

#16 in Brazil #866 in the World

23% Acceptance

25,494 Enrollment

1970 Founded

25

Mexico | Mexico City

Metropolitan Autonomous University

For Chemistry

#3 in Mexico #905 in the World

26% Acceptance

61,152 Enrollment

1974 Founded

26

Brazil | Niteroi

Fluminense Federal University

For Chemistry

#17 in Brazil #912 in the World

15% Acceptance

67,329 Enrollment

1960 Founded

27

Uruguay | Montevideo

University of the Republic

For Chemistry

#1 in Uruguay #983 in the World

52% Acceptance

209,129 Enrollment

1833 Founded

28

Chile | Concepcion

University of Concepcion

For Chemistry

#3 in Chile #1018 in the World

43% Acceptance

33,971 Enrollment

1920 Founded

29

Brazil | Natal

Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte

For Chemistry

#18 in Brazil #1031 in the World

14% Acceptance

23,744 Enrollment

1958 Founded

30

Brazil | Salvador

Federal University of Bahia

For Chemistry

#19 in Brazil #1034 in the World

19% Acceptance

45,038 Enrollment

1946 Founded

31

Brazil | Rio de Janeiro

University of the State of Rio de Janeiro

For Chemistry

#20 in Brazil #1037 in the World

23% Acceptance

15,000 Enrollment

1950 Founded

32

Brazil | Joao Pessoa

Federal University of Paraiba

For Chemistry

#21 in Brazil #1091 in the World

10% Acceptance

23,744 Enrollment

1955 Founded

33

Colombia | Medellin

University of Antioquia

For Chemistry

#2 in Colombia #1096 in the World

10% Acceptance

54,284 Enrollment

1803 Founded

34

Brazil | Uberlandia

Federal University of Uberlandia

For Chemistry

#22 in Brazil #1122 in the World

20% Acceptance

25,494 Enrollment

1969 Founded

35

Brazil | Londrina

State University of Londrina

For Chemistry

#23 in Brazil #1126 in the World

40% Acceptance

15,000 Enrollment

1970 Founded

36

Brazil | Goiania

Federal University of Goias

For Chemistry

#24 in Brazil #1148 in the World

12% Acceptance

25,494 Enrollment

1960 Founded

37

Brazil | Pelotas

Federal University of Pelotas

For Chemistry

#25 in Brazil #1160 in the World

34% Acceptance

23,744 Enrollment

1969 Founded

38

Brazil | Lavras

Federal University of Lavras

For Chemistry

#26 in Brazil #1171 in the World

16% Acceptance

12,000 Enrollment

1908 Founded

39

Argentina | Rosario

National University of Rosario

For Chemistry

#4 in Argentina #1215 in the World

63% Acceptance

262,932 Enrollment

1968 Founded

40

Mexico | Monterrey

Monterrey Institute of Technology

For Chemistry

#4 in Mexico #1245 in the World

56% Acceptance

9,000 Enrollment

1943 Founded

41

Brazil | Belem

Federal University of Para

For Chemistry

#27 in Brazil #1252 in the World

17% Acceptance

5,000 Enrollment

1957 Founded

42

Mexico | San Nicolas de los Garza

Autonomous University of Nuevo Leon

For Chemistry

#5 in Mexico #1266 in the World

80% Acceptance

120,000 Enrollment

1933 Founded

43

Costa Rica | San Jose

University of Costa Rica

For Chemistry

#1 in Costa Rica #1309 in the World

40% Acceptance

30,436 Enrollment

1940 Founded

44

Argentina | Mar del Plata

National University of Mar del Plata

For Chemistry

#5 in Argentina #1314 in the World

50% Acceptance

178,288 Enrollment

1975 Founded

45

Chile | Santiago

University of Santiago de Chile

For Chemistry

#4 in Chile #1320 in the World

30% Acceptance

33,971 Enrollment

1849 Founded

46

Brazil | Rio de Janeiro

Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro

For Chemistry

#28 in Brazil #1352 in the World

37% Acceptance

12,446 Enrollment

1941 Founded

47

Brazil | Ribeirao Preto

University of Ribeirao Preto

For Chemistry

#29 in Brazil #1361 in the World

58% Acceptance

30,000 Enrollment

1924 Founded

48

Brazil | Rio Grande

Federal Foundation University of Rio Grande

For Chemistry

#30 in Brazil #1362 in the World

16% Acceptance

23,744 Enrollment

1969 Founded

49

Argentina | Bahia Blanca

National University of the South

For Chemistry

#6 in Argentina #1388 in the World

53% Acceptance

178,288 Enrollment

1956 Founded

50

Mexico | Guadalajara

University of Guadalajara

For Chemistry

#6 in Mexico #1403 in the World

28% Acceptance

339,508 Enrollment

1792 Founded

51

Brazil | Vitoria

Federal University of Espirito Santo

For Chemistry

#31 in Brazil #1404 in the World

26% Acceptance

23,744 Enrollment

1954 Founded

52

Mexico | Delicias

Autonomous University of Puebla

For Chemistry

#7 in Mexico #1406 in the World

46% Acceptance

44,503 Enrollment

1587 Founded

53

Venezuela | Caracas

Central University of Venezuela

For Chemistry

#1 in Venezuela #1434 in the World

10% Acceptance

54,284 Enrollment

1721 Founded

54

Argentina | Santa Fe

National University of Litoral

For Chemistry

#7 in Argentina #1458 in the World

59% Acceptance

178,288 Enrollment

1919 Founded

55

Brazil | Curitiba

Federal University of Technology – Parana

For Chemistry

#32 in Brazil #1490 in the World

20% Acceptance

12,446 Enrollment

1909 Founded

56

Mexico | San Luis Potosi

Autonomous University of San Luis Potosi

For Chemistry

#8 in Mexico #1500 in the World

50% Acceptance

170,000 Enrollment

1859 Founded

57

Mexico | Guanajuato

University of Guanajuato

For Chemistry

#9 in Mexico #1512 in the World

54% Acceptance

44,503 Enrollment

1945 Founded

58

Brazil | Porto Alegre

Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul

For Chemistry

#33 in Brazil #1547 in the World

11% Acceptance

15,000 Enrollment

1948 Founded

59

Brazil | Sao Cristovao

Federal University of Sergipe

For Chemistry

#34 in Brazil #1553 in the World

10% Acceptance

23,744 Enrollment

1963 Founded

60

Argentina | San Miguel de Tucuman

National University of Tucuman

For Chemistry

#8 in Argentina #1559 in the World

54% Acceptance

178,288 Enrollment

1914 Founded

61

Brazil | Recife

Federal Rural University of Pernambuco

For Chemistry

#35 in Brazil #1643 in the World

22% Acceptance

12,000 Enrollment

1912 Founded

62

Chile | Valdivia

Southern University of Chile

For Chemistry

#5 in Chile #1658 in the World

45% Acceptance

33,971 Enrollment

1954 Founded

63

Brazil | Juiz de Fora

Federal University of Juiz de Fora

For Chemistry

#36 in Brazil #1659 in the World

16% Acceptance

23,744 Enrollment

1960 Founded

64

Mexico | Morelia

Michoacan University of Saint Nicholas of Hidalgo

For Chemistry

#10 in Mexico #1672 in the World

50% Acceptance

360,883 Enrollment

1540 Founded

65

Colombia | Cali

University of the Valley

For Chemistry

#3 in Colombia #1673 in the World

37% Acceptance

54,284 Enrollment

1945 Founded

66

Argentina | Rio Cuarto

National University of Rio Cuarto

For Chemistry

#9 in Argentina #1687 in the World

70% Acceptance

178,288 Enrollment

1971 Founded

67

Mexico | Cuernavaca

Autonomous University of the State of Morelos

For Chemistry

#11 in Mexico #1688 in the World

61% Acceptance

170,000 Enrollment

1938 Founded

68

Brazil | Campina Grande

Federal University of Campina Grande

For Chemistry

#37 in Brazil #1695 in the World

12% Acceptance

23,744 Enrollment

2002 Founded

69

Cuba | Havana

University of Havana

For Chemistry

#1 in Cuba #1720 in the World

40% Acceptance

61,152 Enrollment

1728 Founded

70

Colombia | Bogota

University of the Andes, Colombia

For Chemistry

#4 in Colombia #1722 in the World

48% Acceptance

9,795 Enrollment

1949 Founded

71

Brazil | Ouro Preto

Federal University of Ouro Preto

For Chemistry

#38 in Brazil #1727 in the World

15% Acceptance

12,446 Enrollment

1969 Founded

72

Brazil | Santo Andre

Federal University of ABC

For Chemistry

#39 in Brazil #1739 in the World

10% Acceptance

12,446 Enrollment

2005 Founded

73

Mexico | Tampico

University of the Northeast

For Chemistry

#12 in Mexico #1753 in the World

70% Acceptance

2,047 Enrollment

1970 Founded

74

Brazil | Seropedica

Federal Rural University of Rio de Janeiro

For Chemistry

#40 in Brazil #1791 in the World

27% Acceptance

5,000 Enrollment

1910 Founded

75

Mexico | Toluca

Autonomous University of the State of Mexico

For Chemistry

#13 in Mexico #1798 in the World

52% Acceptance

61,152 Enrollment

1956 Founded

76

Colombia | Bucaramanga

Industrial University of Santander

For Chemistry

#5 in Colombia #1803 in the World

30% Acceptance

54,284 Enrollment

1948 Founded

77

Argentina | Mendoza

National University of Cuyo

For Chemistry

#10 in Argentina #1824 in the World

53% Acceptance

178,288 Enrollment

1939 Founded

78

Venezuela | Caracas

Simon Bolivar University, Venezuela

For Chemistry

#2 in Venezuela #1840 in the World

10% Acceptance

1967 Founded

79

Brazil | Maceio

Federal University of Alagoas

For Chemistry

#41 in Brazil #1857 in the World

47% Acceptance

23,744 Enrollment

1961 Founded

80

Argentina | San Luis

National University of San Luis

For Chemistry

#11 in Argentina #1872 in the World

51% Acceptance

178,288 Enrollment

1973 Founded

81

Brazil | Teresina

Federal University of Piaui

For Chemistry

#42 in Brazil #1874 in the World

26% Acceptance

5,000 Enrollment

1973 Founded

82

Chile | Santiago

Andres Bello University

For Chemistry

#6 in Chile #1882 in the World

60% Acceptance

33,971 Enrollment

1988 Founded

83

Mexico | Queretaro

Autonomous University of Queretaro

For Chemistry

#14 in Mexico #1887 in the World

30% Acceptance

360,883 Enrollment

1951 Founded

84

Mexico | Hermosillo

University of Sonora

For Chemistry

#15 in Mexico #1895 in the World

60% Acceptance

44,503 Enrollment

1942 Founded

85

Chile | Temuco

University of La Frontera

For Chemistry

#7 in Chile #1918 in the World

49% Acceptance

33,971 Enrollment

1981 Founded

86

Brazil | Ponta Grossa

State University of Ponta Grossa

For Chemistry

#43 in Brazil #1924 in the World

15% Acceptance

25,494 Enrollment

1970 Founded

87

Venezuela | Merida

University of the Andes

For Chemistry

#3 in Venezuela #1950 in the World

11% Acceptance

54,284 Enrollment

1810 Founded

88

Chile | Valparaiso

Federico Santa Maria Technical University

For Chemistry

#8 in Chile #1966 in the World

30% Acceptance

33,971 Enrollment

1931 Founded

89

Brazil | Cuiaba

Federal University of Mato Grosso

For Chemistry

#44 in Brazil #1976 in the World

20% Acceptance

5,000 Enrollment

1970 Founded

90

Chile | Valparaiso

Pontifical Catholic University of Valparaiso

For Chemistry

#9 in Chile #1978 in the World

50% Acceptance

33,971 Enrollment

1928 Founded

91

Argentina | San Martin

National University of San Martin, Argentina

For Chemistry

#12 in Argentina #1983 in the World

59% Acceptance

262,932 Enrollment

1992 Founded

92

Jamaica | Mona

University of the West Indies, Mona

For Chemistry

#1 in Jamaica #2001 in the World

65% Acceptance

49,092 Enrollment

1150 Avg SAT

1948 Founded

93

Colombia | Bogota

University of America in Colombia

For Chemistry

#6 in Colombia #2005 in the World

61% Acceptance

15,000 Enrollment

1958 Founded

94

Mexico | Pachuca

Autonomous University of the State of Hidalgo

For Chemistry

#16 in Mexico #2016 in the World

60% Acceptance

61,152 Enrollment

1869 Founded

95

Brazil | Campo Grande

Federal University of Mato Grosso do Sul

For Chemistry

#45 in Brazil #2024 in the World

15% Acceptance

25,494 Enrollment

1969 Founded

96

Brazil | Caxias do Sul

University of Caxias do Sul

For Chemistry

#46 in Brazil #2100 in the World

16% Acceptance

5,000 Enrollment

1967 Founded

97

Chile | Talca

University of Talca

For Chemistry

#10 in Chile #2127 in the World

42% Acceptance

33,971 Enrollment

1981 Founded

98

Brazil | Florianopolis

Santa Catarina State University

For Chemistry

#47 in Brazil #2129 in the World

70% Acceptance

5,000 Enrollment

1965 Founded

99

Colombia | Bogota

Pontifical Javeriana University

For Chemistry

#7 in Colombia #2146 in the World

40% Acceptance

13,226 Enrollment

1623 Founded

100

Brazil | Manaus

Federal University of Amazonas

For Chemistry

#48 in Brazil #2160 in the World

10% Acceptance

10,000 Enrollment

1909 Founded

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