Universities in Barranquilla, Colombia
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Latest ranking updates related to universities in Barranquilla
  • 27 Sep, 2023: THE World University Rankings updated with Costa University Corporation ranked highest among 2 listed universities in Barranquilla.
  • 13 Sep, 2023: Publication of QS University Rankings: Latin America & The Caribbean. University of the North with highest ranking among universities in Barranquilla ranked #53.
  • 31 Jul, 2023: Webometrics published most recent results of Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities. Includes 5 universities from Barranquilla.
  • 27 Jun, 2023: Publication of QS World University Rankings. University of the North ranked #1001.

Rankings of universities in Barranquilla, Colombia 2024

Student satisfaction: 4.5 / 5.0 (80 reviews)
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  • #3 
  • #801 
THE World University Rankings
[Published 27 September, 2023]
  • #7 
  • #2284 
Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2023]
  • #21 
  • #201 
QS University Rankings: Latin America & The Caribbean
[Published 13 September, 2023]
Show 4 more rankings of Costa University Corporation

Student satisfaction: 4.8 / 5.0 (472 reviews)
  • #15 
  • #1501 
THE World University Rankings
[Published 27 September, 2023]
  • #19 
  • #1001 
QS World University Rankings
[Published 27 June, 2023]
  • #16 
  • #2675 
Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2023]
Show 5 more rankings of University of the North and subject specific rankings for 3 subjects

Student satisfaction: 4.5 / 5.0 (127 reviews)
  • #12 
  • #2579 
Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2023]
  • #24 
  • #201 
QS University Rankings: Latin America & The Caribbean
[Published 13 September, 2023]
  • #20 
  • #24 
U-Sapiens Ranking Columbia
[Published 24 May, 2022]
Show 2 more rankings of University of the Atlantic


Student satisfaction: 4.6 / 5.0 (113 reviews)
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  • #40 
  • #4060 
Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2023]
  • #17 
  • #2801 
URAP World Ranking - University Ranking by Academic Performance
[Published 28 November, 2022]
  • #45 
  • #301 
QS University Rankings: Latin America & The Caribbean
[Published 13 September, 2023]
Show 3 more rankings of Simón Bolívar University, Colombia

#5
Colombia

Autonomous University of the Caribbean

Student satisfaction: 4.5 / 5.0 (295 reviews)
  • #36 
  • #46 
U-Sapiens Ranking Columbia
[Published 24 May, 2022]
  • #60 
  • #361 
StuDocu World University Ranking - Latin America
[Published 06 September, 2021]
  • #33 
  • #4330 
Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023]

#6

Metropolitan University

Student satisfaction: 4.3 / 5.0 (56 reviews)
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  • #50 
  • #307 
StuDocu World University Ranking - Latin America
[Published 06 September, 2021]

Highest subject rankings of universities in Barranquilla

Education THE World University Rankings by Subject
#401 
University of the North
Social Sciences THE World University Rankings by Subject
#501 
University of the North
Engineering THE World University Rankings by Subject
#801 
University of the North

Barranquilla Key Facts for International Students

6 out of 6 Universities in Barranquilla Ranked in at least one ranking

11 Different Rankings list Universities in Barranquilla (10 institution and 1 subject rankings)

Population: 1207000

Time: GMT -5

District/province: Atlántico, Barranquilla

Living costs for students in Barranquilla:

* 100 = prices in London

  • Living costs without accommodation 37* (63% cheaper than London)
  • All costs including accommodation 51* (49% cheaper than London)
  • Meals (grocery & lower cost restaurants) 27* (73% cheaper than London)
  • Average Big Mac price 13,479.28 COP
  • Plug Type A
    • Residential voltage: 110 V
    • Frequency: 60 Hz
  • Plug Type B
    • Residential voltage: 110 V
    • Frequency: 60 Hz

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FAQ

Costa University Corporation ranks #1 in Barranquilla in our meta ranking composed of 112 university rankings.

Among all universities in Barranquilla University of the North is listed in the largest number of rankings. See all 11 rankings where University of the North is listed.

University of the North is ranked best in Barranquilla for Education (Education). See all rankings for the University of the North.

University of the North is ranked best in Barranquilla for Social Studies & Humanities (Social Sciences). See all rankings for the University of the North.

University of the North is ranked best in Barranquilla for Engineering (Engineering). See all rankings for the University of the North.

Ranking publishers

British Quacquarelli Symonds, UK

Criteria used in ranking -QS World University Rankings:

Academic Reputation 40% Employer Reputation 10% Faculty/Student Ratio 20% Citations per faculty 20% International Faculty Ratio 5% International Student Ratio 5%

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Criteria used in ranking -QS University Rankings: Latin America & The Caribbean:

Academic Reputation 30% Employer Reputation 20% Faculty to Student Ratio 10% Staff with PhD 10% International research network 10% Citations per Paper 10%

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Sapiens Research

Criteria used in ranking -U-Sapiens Ranking Columbia:

Indexed journals 33.33% Postgraduate courses 33.33% Research groups 33.33%

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Scimago Institutions

Criteria used in ranking -Scimago Institutions Rankings:

Research 50% Innovation 30%
Societal 20%

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StuDocu

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THE Times Higher Education, UK

Criteria used in ranking -THE World University Rankings:

30% Teaching (the Learning Environment)

  • Reputation survey: 15%
  • Staff-to-student ratio: 4.5%
  • Doctorate-to-bachelor’s ratio: 2.25%
  • Doctorates-awarded-to-academic-staff ratio: 6%
  • Institutional income: 2.25%

30% Research (Volume, Income and Reputation)

  • Reputation survey: 18%
  • Research income: 6%
  • Research productivity: 6%

30% Citations (Research Influence)

7.5% International Outlook (Staff, Students and Research)

  • Proportion of international students: 2.5%
  • Proportion of international staff: 2.5%
  • International collaboration: 2.5%

2.5% Industry Income (Knowledge Transfer)"

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Criteria used in ranking -THE Emerging Economies University Ranking - Times Higher Education:

Teaching 30% Research (volume, income and reputation) 30% Citations 20% International outlook (staff, students, research) 10% Industry income (knowledge transfer) 10%

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Urap

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Webometrics

Criteria used in ranking -Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities:

Visibility 50% Excellence 35% Transparency 10% Presence 5%

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