Academic Index Last updated: May 21, 2026

8 Best Universities in Nicaragua

Exploring the academic landscape of Nicaragua, our index provides a definitive ranking of the top 8 higher education institutions.

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Puerto Cabeza

University of the Autonomous Regions of the Nicaraguan Caribbean Coast

#653 in Latin America #8822 in the World

66% Acceptance

1991 Founded

2

San Marcos

Keiser University – Latin American Campus

#777 in Latin America #9669 in the World

64% Acceptance

2013 Founded

3

Managua

Central University of Nicaragua

#816 in Latin America #9942 in the World

51% Acceptance

5,000 Enrollment

1997 Founded

4

Managua

Polytechnic University of Nicaragua

#1100 in Latin America #11538 in the World

60% Acceptance

1967 Founded

5

Leon

La Salle Technological University

#1137 in Latin America #11683 in the World

56% Acceptance

2009 Founded

6

Managua

Martin Lutero University

#1234 in Latin America #12114 in the World

65% Acceptance

1998 Founded

7

Rivas

Anunciata University

#1292 in Latin America #12379 in the World

63% Acceptance

1997 Founded

8

Managua

Thomas More University – Managua

#1309 in Latin America #12433 in the World

48% Acceptance

1997 Founded