UPB has been confirmed 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 highlight a significant numerical advance in the main academic, scientific, and reputational indicators of the region.

Our achievements in numbers

The performance of UPB in this edition reflects a quantitative leap that consolidates its trajectory of regional excellence:

• We advanced 33 positions in the Scientific Research indicator (Citations per Paper), demonstrating the relevance and quality of research production in international databases such as Scopus.

• We advanced 24 positions in the Employer Preference indicator (Employer Reputation), reflecting the high valuation and trust of companies in the professional performance of our graduates.

• We advanced 10 positions in the General Classification for Latin America and the Caribbean.

• We advanced 6 positions in the General Classification for South America.

• We advanced 1 position in the QS Global MBA Rankings 2027, positioning our executive master's degree in position #7 in all of 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:

• First-class professors, researchers, and students: Personalized learning with close and rigorous monitoring.

• Leadership in employability: High rate of placement and reputation in the job market.

• Digital innovation and Artificial Intelligence: Cross-cutting 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 (professors, researchers, students, administrative staff, and graduates) for making it possible for UPB to continue firmly in its mission to form the leaders of the new era.