Universities in Cali, Colombia
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Latest ranking updates related to universities in Cali
  • 06 Mar, 2024: Publication of Scimago Institutions Rankings. University of Valle with highest ranking among universities in Cali ranked #1985.
  • 19 Dec, 2023: URAP World Ranking - University Ranking by Academic Performance updated with University of Valle ranked highest among 2 listed universities in Cali.
  • 05 Dec, 2023: British Quacquarelli Symonds, UK published most recent results of QS World University Rankings: Sustainability. University of Valle achieves position 1101.
  • 19 Oct, 2023: THE World University Rankings by Subject (Business and Economics) updated with ICESI University ranked highest among 6 listed universities in Cali.

Rankings of universities in Cali, Colombia 2024

Student satisfaction: 4.8 / 5.0 (445 reviews)
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  • #4 
  • #1001 
THE World University Rankings
[Published 27 September, 2023]
  • #9 
  • #901 
QS World University Rankings
[Published 27 June, 2023]
  • #18 
  • #2552 
Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2024]
Show 10 more rankings of ICESI University and subject specific rankings for 1 subjects

Student satisfaction: 4.7 / 5.0 (687 reviews)
  • #22 
  • #1501 
THE World University Rankings
[Published 27 September, 2023]
  • #11 
  • #1001 
QS World University Rankings
[Published 27 June, 2023]
  • #7 
  • #1985 
Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2024]
Show 10 more rankings of University of Valle and subject specific rankings for 4 subjects

  • #24 
  • #2928 
Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2024]
  • #39 
  • #301 
QS University Rankings: Latin America & The Caribbean
[Published 13 September, 2023]
  • #63 
  • #385 
StuDocu World University Ranking - Latin America
[Published 06 September, 2021]
Show 1 more rankings of University of Santiago de Cali


#4
Colombia

Javeriana University

Student satisfaction: 4.8 / 5.0 (31 reviews)
  • #28 
  • #32 
U-Sapiens Ranking Columbia
[Published 24 May, 2022]
  • #74 
  • #6137 
Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023]

#5
Colombia

Autonomous University of the West

Student satisfaction: 4.6 / 5.0 (409 reviews)
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  • #50 
  • #351 
QS University Rankings: Latin America & The Caribbean
[Published 13 September, 2023]
  • #43 
  • #275 
StuDocu World University Ranking - Latin America
[Published 06 September, 2021]
  • #78 
  • #6556 
Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023]

#6
Colombia

National School of Sport

Student satisfaction: 4.7 / 5.0 (240 reviews)
  • #93 
  • #10297 
Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023]

#7
Colombia

Antonio José Camacho University Institute

  • #3 
  • #46 
StuDocu World University Ranking - Latin America
[Published 06 September, 2021]
  • #79 
  • #6589 
Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023]

#8
Colombia

Departmental Institute of Fine Arts

Student satisfaction: 4.7 / 5.0 (148 reviews)

#9
Colombia

Antonio José Camacho University Institute

Student satisfaction: 4.5 / 5.0 (60 reviews)

Highest subject rankings of universities in Cali

Business América Economía MBA Ranking Latin American Business Schools
#15 
ICESI University
Medicine QS World University Rankings By Subject
#451 
University of Valle
Chemistry QS World University Rankings By Subject
#601 
University of Valle
Social Sciences THE World University Rankings by Subject
#801 
University of Valle
Engineering THE World University Rankings by Subject
#1001 
University of Valle

Cali Key Facts for International Students

7 out of 9 Universities in Cali Ranked in at least one ranking

16 Different Rankings list Universities in Cali (12 institution and 4 subject rankings)

3 Global Rankings rank Universities in Cali Among TOP 200

Population: 2393000

Time: GMT -5

District/province: Valle del Cauca, Cali

Living costs for students in Cali:

* 100 = prices in London

  • Living costs without accommodation 38* (62% cheaper than London)
  • All costs including accommodation 25* (75% cheaper than London)
  • Meals (grocery & lower cost restaurants) 31* (69% cheaper than London)
  • Average Big Mac price 13,276.12 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

ICESI University ranks #1 in Cali in our meta ranking composed of 112 university rankings.

Among all universities in Cali ICESI University is listed in the largest number of rankings. See all 22 rankings where ICESI University is listed.

ICESI University is ranked best in Cali for Business (Business). See all rankings for the ICESI University.

University of Valle is ranked best in Cali for Medicine & Health (Medicine). See all rankings for the University of Valle.

University of Valle is ranked best in Cali for Natural Sciences (Chemistry). See all rankings for the University of Valle.

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

University of Valle is ranked best in Cali for Engineering (Engineering). See all rankings for the University of Valle.

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4icu

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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 Employability Rankings:

Employer reputation 30% Alumni outcomes 25% Partnerships with Employers per Faculty 25% Employer/Student Connections 10% Graduate employment rate 10%

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Criteria used in ranking -QS 50 under 50:

Based on the QS World University rankings methodology, the top 50 universities that are under 50 years old.

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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CWUR Center for World University Rankings

Criteria used in ranking -CWUR Center for World University Rankings:

Research Performance: 40%

  • Research Output: 10%
  • High-Quality Publications: 10%
  • Influence: 10%
  • Citations: 10%

Quality of Education: 25%

Alumni Employment: 25%

Quality of Faculty: 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 Latin America Rankings:

Teaching (the learning environment) 36% Research (volume, income and reputation) 34% Citations (research influence) 20% International outlook (staff, students, research) 7.5% Industry income (knowledge transfer) 2.5%

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Criteria used in ranking -THE Young University Rankings:

Teaching 30% Research (volume, income and reputation) 30% Citations 30% International outlook (staff, students, research) 7.5% Industry income (knowledge transfer) 2.5%

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Urap

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Us News

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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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