June 19, 2025. The Universidad Panamericana reaffirms its academic excellence by ranking, for the second consecutive year, as the second-best private university in Mexico in the prestigious QS World University Rankings 2026. Additionally, it ranked as the third-best institution nationwide, competing with public and private universities from across the country.
In Latin America, the Panamericana also achieved a prominent ranking, placing within the top 25 best universities in Latin America and 11th among private universities.
This recognition reaffirms the leadership of the Universidad Panamericana reflects the institution’s genuine commitment to training of outstanding students, the continuous strengthening of research, understood as a driver of development and social transformation. Added to this is an institutional strategy that promotes the employability of its graduates and international presence with a real impact.
All of these efforts are now being recognized in the international such as the QS World University Rankings.
How does QS rank universities?
The QS World University Rankings is one of the most influential in the world. It evaluates more than 1,500 universities based on the following indicators:
- Academic reputation (30%).
- Reputation among employers (15%).
- Employability outcomes (5%).
- Research citations per faculty member (20%).
- Student-to-faculty ratio (10%).
- International faculty (5%).
- International research network (5%).
- International students (5%).
- Sustainability (5%).
These metrics provide a comprehensive overview of our institution's impact within the global educational landscape.
Why are college rankings important?
The results in international such as QS allow universities to measure the impact of their academic and educational work in a global context. Beyond the rankings themselves, these assessments offer a valuable benchmark for identifying areas for improvement, strengthening best practices, and demonstrating to students, families, employers, and international partners the value of a well-rounded education.
For the Universidad Panamericana, this recognition reflects its commitment to academic quality, research with social impact, and global reach.
Top 10 in Mexico
