Best Engineering Universities in Latin America [2026 Rankings]

1

Brazil | Sao Paulo

University of Sao Paulo

For Engineering

#1 in Brazil #83 in the World

9% Acceptance

97,964 Enrollment

1827 Founded

2

Brazil | Campinas

State University of Campinas

For Engineering

#2 in Brazil #193 in the World

15% Acceptance

97,964 Enrollment

1966 Founded

3

Mexico | Mexico City

National Autonomous University of Mexico

For Engineering

#1 in Mexico #256 in the World

43% Acceptance

360,883 Enrollment

1551 Founded

4

Brazil | Sao Paulo

Sao Paulo State University

For Engineering

#3 in Brazil #334 in the World

35% Acceptance

97,964 Enrollment

1976 Founded

5

Brazil | Rio de Janeiro

Federal University of Rio de Janeiro

For Engineering

#4 in Brazil #344 in the World

10% Acceptance

67,329 Enrollment

1920 Founded

6

Brazil | Porto Alegre

Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul

For Engineering

#5 in Brazil #380 in the World

18% Acceptance

67,329 Enrollment

1934 Founded

7

Brazil | Belo Horizonte

Federal University of Minas Gerais

For Engineering

#6 in Brazil #455 in the World

17% Acceptance

45,038 Enrollment

1927 Founded

8

Mexico | Mexico City

National Polytechnic Institute

For Engineering

#2 in Mexico #493 in the World

35% Acceptance

170,000 Enrollment

1936 Founded

9

Brazil | Florianopolis

Federal University of Santa Catarina

For Engineering

#7 in Brazil #528 in the World

15% Acceptance

25,494 Enrollment

1960 Founded

10

Brazil | Sao Carlos

Federal University of Sao Carlos

For Engineering

#8 in Brazil #538 in the World

9% Acceptance

12,446 Enrollment

1968 Founded

11

Chile | Santiago

University of Chile

For Engineering

#1 in Chile #539 in the World

46% Acceptance

33,971 Enrollment

1842 Founded

12

Argentina | Buenos Aires

University of Buenos Aires

For Engineering

#1 in Argentina #545 in the World

64% Acceptance

262,932 Enrollment

1821 Founded

13

Chile | Santiago

Pontifical Catholic University of Chile

For Engineering

#2 in Chile #698 in the World

45% Acceptance

33,971 Enrollment

1888 Founded

14

Brazil | Curitiba

Federal University of Parana

For Engineering

#9 in Brazil #737 in the World

15% Acceptance

25,494 Enrollment

1912 Founded

15

Brazil | Recife

Federal University of Pernambuco

For Engineering

#10 in Brazil #776 in the World

17% Acceptance

23,744 Enrollment

1946 Founded

16

Colombia | Bogota

National University of Colombia

For Engineering

#1 in Colombia #789 in the World

10% Acceptance

54,284 Enrollment

1867 Founded

17

Brazil | Brasilia

University of Brasilia

For Engineering

#11 in Brazil #800 in the World

10% Acceptance

25,494 Enrollment

1962 Founded

18

Argentina | La Plata

National University of La Plata

For Engineering

#2 in Argentina #833 in the World

70% Acceptance

178,288 Enrollment

1905 Founded

19

Brazil | Niteroi

Fluminense Federal University

For Engineering

#12 in Brazil #844 in the World

15% Acceptance

67,329 Enrollment

1960 Founded

20

Brazil | Fortaleza

Federal University of Ceara

For Engineering

#13 in Brazil #865 in the World

10% Acceptance

5,000 Enrollment

1954 Founded

21

Brazil | Santa Maria

Federal University of Santa Maria

For Engineering

#14 in Brazil #882 in the World

11% Acceptance

25,494 Enrollment

1960 Founded

22

Brazil | Rio de Janeiro

Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro

For Engineering

#15 in Brazil #909 in the World

37% Acceptance

12,446 Enrollment

1941 Founded

23

Brazil | Sao Paulo

Federal University of Sao Paulo

For Engineering

#16 in Brazil #919 in the World

16% Acceptance

30,000 Enrollment

1933 Founded

24

Mexico | Mexico City

Metropolitan Autonomous University

For Engineering

#3 in Mexico #948 in the World

26% Acceptance

61,152 Enrollment

1974 Founded

25

Brazil | Natal

Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte

For Engineering

#17 in Brazil #971 in the World

14% Acceptance

23,744 Enrollment

1958 Founded

26

Mexico | Monterrey

Monterrey Institute of Technology

For Engineering

#4 in Mexico #986 in the World

56% Acceptance

9,000 Enrollment

1943 Founded

27

Chile | Concepcion

University of Concepcion

For Engineering

#3 in Chile #1010 in the World

43% Acceptance

33,971 Enrollment

1920 Founded

28

Brazil | Salvador

Federal University of Bahia

For Engineering

#18 in Brazil #1064 in the World

19% Acceptance

45,038 Enrollment

1946 Founded

29

Brazil | Uberlandia

Federal University of Uberlandia

For Engineering

#19 in Brazil #1069 in the World

20% Acceptance

25,494 Enrollment

1969 Founded

30

Brazil | Vicosa

Federal University of Vicosa

For Engineering

#20 in Brazil #1083 in the World

15% Acceptance

12,000 Enrollment

1922 Founded

31

Brazil | Rio de Janeiro

University of the State of Rio de Janeiro

For Engineering

#21 in Brazil #1084 in the World

23% Acceptance

15,000 Enrollment

1950 Founded

32

Argentina | Cordoba

National University of Cordoba

For Engineering

#3 in Argentina #1129 in the World

70% Acceptance

178,288 Enrollment

1613 Founded

33

Brazil | Maringa

State University of Maringa

For Engineering

#22 in Brazil #1142 in the World

23% Acceptance

25,494 Enrollment

1970 Founded

34

Brazil | Joao Pessoa

Federal University of Paraiba

For Engineering

#23 in Brazil #1203 in the World

10% Acceptance

23,744 Enrollment

1955 Founded

35

Brazil | Curitiba

Federal University of Technology – Parana

For Engineering

#24 in Brazil #1273 in the World

20% Acceptance

12,446 Enrollment

1909 Founded

36

Brazil | Goiania

Federal University of Goias

For Engineering

#25 in Brazil #1296 in the World

12% Acceptance

25,494 Enrollment

1960 Founded

37

Uruguay | Montevideo

University of the Republic

For Engineering

#1 in Uruguay #1319 in the World

52% Acceptance

209,129 Enrollment

1833 Founded

38

Colombia | Medellin

University of Antioquia

For Engineering

#2 in Colombia #1322 in the World

10% Acceptance

54,284 Enrollment

1803 Founded

39

Mexico | Tampico

University of the Northeast

For Engineering

#5 in Mexico #1353 in the World

70% Acceptance

2,047 Enrollment

1970 Founded

40

Chile | Valparaiso

Federico Santa Maria Technical University

For Engineering

#4 in Chile #1356 in the World

30% Acceptance

33,971 Enrollment

1931 Founded

41

Chile | Santiago

University of Santiago de Chile

For Engineering

#5 in Chile #1368 in the World

30% Acceptance

33,971 Enrollment

1849 Founded

42

Mexico | San Nicolas de los Garza

Autonomous University of Nuevo Leon

For Engineering

#6 in Mexico #1372 in the World

80% Acceptance

120,000 Enrollment

1933 Founded

43

Mexico | Delicias

Autonomous University of Puebla

For Engineering

#7 in Mexico #1392 in the World

46% Acceptance

44,503 Enrollment

1587 Founded

44

Brazil | Vitoria

Federal University of Espirito Santo

For Engineering

#26 in Brazil #1405 in the World

26% Acceptance

23,744 Enrollment

1954 Founded

45

Brazil | Belem

Federal University of Para

For Engineering

#27 in Brazil #1414 in the World

17% Acceptance

5,000 Enrollment

1957 Founded

46

Mexico | Guanajuato

University of Guanajuato

For Engineering

#8 in Mexico #1443 in the World

54% Acceptance

44,503 Enrollment

1945 Founded

47

Brazil | Pelotas

Federal University of Pelotas

For Engineering

#28 in Brazil #1451 in the World

34% Acceptance

23,744 Enrollment

1969 Founded

48

Brazil | Campina Grande

Federal University of Campina Grande

For Engineering

#29 in Brazil #1462 in the World

12% Acceptance

23,744 Enrollment

2002 Founded

49

Brazil | Lavras

Federal University of Lavras

For Engineering

#30 in Brazil #1472 in the World

16% Acceptance

12,000 Enrollment

1908 Founded

50

Argentina | Mar del Plata

National University of Mar del Plata

For Engineering

#4 in Argentina #1490 in the World

50% Acceptance

178,288 Enrollment

1975 Founded

51

Colombia | Bogota

University of the Andes, Colombia

For Engineering

#3 in Colombia #1502 in the World

48% Acceptance

9,795 Enrollment

1949 Founded

52

Argentina | Bahia Blanca

National University of the South

For Engineering

#5 in Argentina #1504 in the World

53% Acceptance

178,288 Enrollment

1956 Founded

53

Mexico | Guadalajara

University of Guadalajara

For Engineering

#9 in Mexico #1511 in the World

28% Acceptance

339,508 Enrollment

1792 Founded

54

Brazil | Londrina

State University of Londrina

For Engineering

#31 in Brazil #1523 in the World

40% Acceptance

15,000 Enrollment

1970 Founded

55

Brazil | Santo Andre

Federal University of ABC

For Engineering

#32 in Brazil #1533 in the World

10% Acceptance

12,446 Enrollment

2005 Founded

56

Mexico | San Luis Potosi

Autonomous University of San Luis Potosi

For Engineering

#10 in Mexico #1540 in the World

50% Acceptance

170,000 Enrollment

1859 Founded

57

Brazil | Porto Alegre

Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul

For Engineering

#33 in Brazil #1610 in the World

11% Acceptance

15,000 Enrollment

1948 Founded

58

Brazil | Rio Grande

Federal Foundation University of Rio Grande

For Engineering

#34 in Brazil #1620 in the World

16% Acceptance

23,744 Enrollment

1969 Founded

59

Colombia | Cali

University of the Valley

For Engineering

#4 in Colombia #1669 in the World

37% Acceptance

54,284 Enrollment

1945 Founded

60

Brazil | Juiz de Fora

Federal University of Juiz de Fora

For Engineering

#35 in Brazil #1676 in the World

16% Acceptance

23,744 Enrollment

1960 Founded

61

Venezuela | Caracas

Central University of Venezuela

For Engineering

#1 in Venezuela #1702 in the World

10% Acceptance

54,284 Enrollment

1721 Founded

62

Venezuela | Caracas

Simon Bolivar University, Venezuela

For Engineering

#2 in Venezuela #1709 in the World

10% Acceptance

1967 Founded

63

Argentina | Rosario

National University of Rosario

For Engineering

#6 in Argentina #1718 in the World

63% Acceptance

262,932 Enrollment

1968 Founded

64

Colombia | Bogota

University of America in Colombia

For Engineering

#5 in Colombia #1724 in the World

61% Acceptance

15,000 Enrollment

1958 Founded

65

Brazil | Itajuba

Federal University of Itajuba

For Engineering

#36 in Brazil #1727 in the World

20% Acceptance

12,446 Enrollment

1913 Founded

66

Costa Rica | San Jose

University of Costa Rica

For Engineering

#1 in Costa Rica #1742 in the World

40% Acceptance

30,436 Enrollment

1940 Founded

67

Mexico | Morelia

Michoacan University of Saint Nicholas of Hidalgo

For Engineering

#11 in Mexico #1758 in the World

50% Acceptance

360,883 Enrollment

1540 Founded

68

Argentina | Santa Fe

National University of Litoral

For Engineering

#7 in Argentina #1774 in the World

59% Acceptance

178,288 Enrollment

1919 Founded

69

Brazil | Ouro Preto

Federal University of Ouro Preto

For Engineering

#37 in Brazil #1846 in the World

15% Acceptance

12,446 Enrollment

1969 Founded

70

Venezuela | Merida

University of the Andes

For Engineering

#3 in Venezuela #1872 in the World

11% Acceptance

54,284 Enrollment

1810 Founded

71

Chile | Valparaiso

Pontifical Catholic University of Valparaiso

For Engineering

#6 in Chile #1916 in the World

50% Acceptance

33,971 Enrollment

1928 Founded

72

Brazil | Sao Cristovao

Federal University of Sergipe

For Engineering

#38 in Brazil #1920 in the World

10% Acceptance

23,744 Enrollment

1963 Founded

73

Mexico | Toluca

Autonomous University of the State of Mexico

For Engineering

#12 in Mexico #1963 in the World

52% Acceptance

61,152 Enrollment

1956 Founded

74

Brazil | Maceio

Federal University of Alagoas

For Engineering

#39 in Brazil #1969 in the World

47% Acceptance

23,744 Enrollment

1961 Founded

75

Cuba | Havana

University of Havana

For Engineering

#1 in Cuba #1971 in the World

40% Acceptance

61,152 Enrollment

1728 Founded

76

Brazil | Curitiba

Pontifical Catholic University of Parana

For Engineering

#40 in Brazil #1977 in the World

80% Acceptance

18,000 Enrollment

1959 Founded

77

Brazil | Ribeirao Preto

University of Ribeirao Preto

For Engineering

#41 in Brazil #1985 in the World

58% Acceptance

30,000 Enrollment

1924 Founded

78

Mexico | Hermosillo

University of Sonora

For Engineering

#13 in Mexico #2022 in the World

60% Acceptance

44,503 Enrollment

1942 Founded

79

Mexico | Queretaro

Autonomous University of Queretaro

For Engineering

#14 in Mexico #2031 in the World

30% Acceptance

360,883 Enrollment

1951 Founded

80

Mexico | Cuernavaca

Autonomous University of the State of Morelos

For Engineering

#15 in Mexico #2060 in the World

61% Acceptance

170,000 Enrollment

1938 Founded

81

Argentina | Rio Cuarto

National University of Rio Cuarto

For Engineering

#8 in Argentina #2068 in the World

70% Acceptance

178,288 Enrollment

1971 Founded

82

Colombia | Bucaramanga

Industrial University of Santander

For Engineering

#6 in Colombia #2079 in the World

30% Acceptance

54,284 Enrollment

1948 Founded

83

Brazil | Recife

Federal Rural University of Pernambuco

For Engineering

#42 in Brazil #2153 in the World

22% Acceptance

12,000 Enrollment

1912 Founded

84

Brazil | Florianopolis

Santa Catarina State University

For Engineering

#43 in Brazil #2156 in the World

70% Acceptance

5,000 Enrollment

1965 Founded

85

Chile | Valdivia

Southern University of Chile

For Engineering

#7 in Chile #2177 in the World

45% Acceptance

33,971 Enrollment

1954 Founded

86

Colombia | Bogota

Pontifical Javeriana University

For Engineering

#7 in Colombia #2188 in the World

40% Acceptance

13,226 Enrollment

1623 Founded

87

Brazil | Ponta Grossa

State University of Ponta Grossa

For Engineering

#44 in Brazil #2197 in the World

15% Acceptance

25,494 Enrollment

1970 Founded

88

Argentina | San Luis

National University of San Luis

For Engineering

#9 in Argentina #2226 in the World

51% Acceptance

178,288 Enrollment

1973 Founded

89

Mexico | Mexicali

Autonomous University of Baja California

For Engineering

#16 in Mexico #2229 in the World

60% Acceptance

67,944 Enrollment

1957 Founded

90

Ecuador | Quito

National Polytechnic School, Ecuador

For Engineering

#1 in Ecuador #2239 in the World

30% Acceptance

12,345 Enrollment

1220 Avg SAT

1869 Founded

91

Brazil | Sao Leopoldo

University of the Rio dos Sinos Valley

For Engineering

#45 in Brazil #2240 in the World

80% Acceptance

23,988 Enrollment

1969 Founded

92

Brazil | Sao Luis

Federal University of Maranhao

For Engineering

#46 in Brazil #2245 in the World

10% Acceptance

5,000 Enrollment

1966 Founded

93

Peru | Lima

Pontifical Catholic University of Peru

For Engineering

#1 in Peru #2257 in the World

17% Acceptance

40,000 Enrollment

1917 Founded

94

Brazil | Campo Grande

Federal University of Mato Grosso do Sul

For Engineering

#47 in Brazil #2258 in the World

15% Acceptance

25,494 Enrollment

1969 Founded

95

Brazil | Manaus

Federal University of Amazonas

For Engineering

#48 in Brazil #2273 in the World

10% Acceptance

10,000 Enrollment

1909 Founded

96

Argentina | San Miguel de Tucuman

National University of Tucuman

For Engineering

#10 in Argentina #2293 in the World

54% Acceptance

178,288 Enrollment

1914 Founded

97

Chile | Temuco

University of La Frontera

For Engineering

#8 in Chile #2303 in the World

49% Acceptance

33,971 Enrollment

1981 Founded

98

Mexico | Pachuca

Autonomous University of the State of Hidalgo

For Engineering

#17 in Mexico #2319 in the World

60% Acceptance

61,152 Enrollment

1869 Founded

99

Brazil | Teresina

Federal University of Piaui

For Engineering

#49 in Brazil #2333 in the World

26% Acceptance

5,000 Enrollment

1973 Founded

100

Brazil | Cuiaba

Federal University of Mato Grosso

For Engineering

#50 in Brazil #2336 in the World

20% Acceptance

5,000 Enrollment

1970 Founded

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