Academic Index Last updated: May 13, 2026

29 Best Universities in Colombia for Microbiology

Focusing specifically on Microbiology, our data science engine identified the 29 most influential universities in Colombia. To determine these leaders, we isolated 357.9K specialized research publications which collectively generated 3.49M citations. This targeted approach bypasses general university reputation, directly revealing the strongest programs.

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1

Bogota

El Rosario University

For Microbiology

#115 in Latin America #1739 in the World

45% Acceptance

13,226 Enrollment

1653 Founded

2

Ibague

University of Tolima

For Microbiology

#206 in Latin America #2696 in the World

50% Acceptance

2,128 Enrollment

1945 Founded

3

Cali

ICESI University

For Microbiology

#252 in Latin America #3282 in the World

50% Acceptance

13,226 Enrollment

1979 Founded

4

Cali

University of the Valley

For Microbiology

#88 in Latin America #1460 in the World

37% Acceptance

54,284 Enrollment

1945 Founded

5

Armenia

University of Quindio

For Microbiology

#153 in Latin America #2177 in the World

57% Acceptance

54,284 Enrollment

1960 Founded

6

Tunja

Pedagogical and Technological University of Colombia

For Microbiology

#216 in Latin America #2876 in the World

60% Acceptance

54,284 Enrollment

1953 Founded

7

Bogota

Pontifical Javeriana University

For Microbiology

#67 in Latin America #1159 in the World

40% Acceptance

13,226 Enrollment

1623 Founded

8

Bogota

University of America in Colombia

For Microbiology

#189 in Latin America #2590 in the World

61% Acceptance

15,000 Enrollment

1958 Founded

9

Manizales

University of Caldas

For Microbiology

#185 in Latin America #2535 in the World

56% Acceptance

2,128 Enrollment

1943 Founded

10

Medellin

University of Antioquia

For Microbiology

#25 in Latin America #537 in the World

10% Acceptance

54,284 Enrollment

1803 Founded

11

Pamplona

University of Pamplona

For Microbiology

#241 in Latin America #3190 in the World

62% Acceptance

5,200 Enrollment

1960 Founded

12

Bogota

El Bosque University

For Microbiology

#55 in Latin America #990 in the World

50% Acceptance

13,226 Enrollment

1978 Founded

13

Bogota

University of the Andes, Colombia

For Microbiology

#81 in Latin America #1348 in the World

48% Acceptance

9,795 Enrollment

1949 Founded

14

Barranquilla

University of the Atlantic, Colombia

For Microbiology

#274 in Latin America #3549 in the World

66% Acceptance

54,284 Enrollment

1946 Founded

15

Pereira

Technological University of Pereira

For Microbiology

#167 in Latin America #2323 in the World

80% Acceptance

9,795 Enrollment

1958 Founded

16

Bogota

National University of Colombia

For Microbiology

#33 in Latin America #608 in the World

10% Acceptance

54,284 Enrollment

1867 Founded

17

Bogota

University of La Salle

For Microbiology

#238 in Latin America #3161 in the World

68% Acceptance

5,200 Enrollment

1965 Founded

18

Chia

University of La Sabana

For Microbiology

#166 in Latin America #2320 in the World

45% Acceptance

13,226 Enrollment

1980 Founded

19

Pasto

University of Narino

For Microbiology

#231 in Latin America #3099 in the World

62% Acceptance

2,128 Enrollment

1904 Founded

20

Barranquilla

Northern University

For Microbiology

#181 in Latin America #2515 in the World

76% Acceptance

9,795 Enrollment

1966 Founded

21

Popayan

University of Cauca

For Microbiology

#247 in Latin America #3245 in the World

62% Acceptance

9,795 Enrollment

1827 Founded

22

Medellin

EAFIT University

For Microbiology

#268 in Latin America #3494 in the World

77% Acceptance

2,868 Enrollment

1960 Founded

23

Bogota

Nueva Granada Military University

For Microbiology

#198 in Latin America #2633 in the World

77% Acceptance

2,128 Enrollment

1980 Founded

24

Bucaramanga

Industrial University of Santander

For Microbiology

#100 in Latin America #1590 in the World

30% Acceptance

54,284 Enrollment

1948 Founded

25

Sincelejo

University of Sucre

For Microbiology

#264 in Latin America #3448 in the World

45% Acceptance

2,128 Enrollment

1977 Founded

26

Bogota

Free University

For Microbiology

#248 in Latin America #3264 in the World

63% Acceptance

14,997 Enrollment

1946 Founded

27

Medellin

Pontificia Bolivariana University

For Microbiology

#146 in Latin America #2059 in the World

50% Acceptance

1937 Founded

28

Monteria

University of Cordoba, Colombia

For Microbiology

#178 in Latin America #2470 in the World

54% Acceptance

54,284 Enrollment

1966 Founded

29

Cartagena

University of Cartagena

For Microbiology

#145 in Latin America #2058 in the World

58% Acceptance

54,284 Enrollment

1827 Founded