17 best universities in Argentina in 2026
Ranking based on the average of the three main global rankings: Shanghai (ARWU), Times Higher Education and QS.
University of Buenos Aires
Average rank: #142
No. 1University of Buenos Aires
Public Argentine university, one of Latin America’s most prestigious.
No. 2National University of La Plata
Leading public Argentine university with diverse academic programs.
No. 3National University of Córdoba
Public Argentine university, one of the country’s oldest and most prestigious.
No. 4University of Palermo
Private Argentine university renowned for design, communication, and law programs.
No. 5Austral University
Leading private Argentine university affiliated with Opus Dei.
No. 6University of the Argentine Enterprise
Private Argentine university specializing in business, design, and technology.
No. 7University of Belgrano
Renowned private Argentine university in law, economics, and management.
No. 8University of San Andrés
Leading private Argentine university in social sciences and economics.
No. 9Torcuato Di Tella University
Internationally renowned private Argentine university in social sciences and economics.
No. 10Pontifical Catholic University of Argentina
Prestigious private Argentine Catholic university.
No. 11Buenos Aires Institute of Technology
Leading private Argentine institution in engineering and technology.
No. 12National University of Cuyo
Leading public Argentine university with diverse academic programs.
No. 13National University of the Center of Buenos Aires Province
Public Argentine university specializing in exact sciences and technology.
No. 14National Technological University
Public Argentine university network specializing in engineering and technology.
No. 15National University of the Littoral
Public Argentine university renowned for engineering and science programs.
No. 16National University of Quilmes
Public Argentine university specializing in social sciences and economics.
No. 17National University of San Martín
Public Argentine university renowned for humanities and social sciences programs.