UPB has ratified its position as the number one private university in Bolivia in the QS World University Rankings: Latin America & The Caribbean 2027. The official results published by the British consultancy Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) not only reaffirm our leadership, but also stand out for a significant numerical advancement in the main academic, scientific, and reputational indicators of the region.
Our achievements in figures
The performance of UPB in this edition reflects sustained progress in the main indicators of the ranking. We advanced positions in key areas that consolidate our trajectory of regional excellence:
33 positions in Scientific Research (Citations per Paper).
24 positions in Preference among Employers (Employer Reputation).
10 positions in the General Classification of Latin America and the Caribbean.
6 positions in the General Classification of South America.
1 position in the QS Global MBA Rankings 2027, placing our executive master's degree in 7th place in Latin America.
Our Pillars of Excellence
This international recognition is the direct result of the strategic pillars we promote on our campuses in Cochabamba, La Paz, and Santa Cruz:
Top-tier teachers, researchers, and students: Personalized learning with close and rigorous monitoring.
Leadership in employability: High insertion rate and reputation in the job market.
Digital innovation and Artificial Intelligence: Transversal training with cutting-edge technologies.
Non-profit commitment: Full reinvestment of resources into the educational quality and technological infrastructure of our campuses.
World-class projection: Internationalization programs, accreditations, and global strategic alliances.
Forming Leaders of the New Era
Maintaining and consolidating leadership within private higher education in Bolivia confirms that UPB's commitment to rigorous quality and internationalization yields concrete results.
We thank and congratulate our entire university community (teachers, researchers, students, administrators, and graduates) for making it possible for UPB to continue firmly in its mission to form the leaders of the new era.
