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Latin America Young University / Institution Rankings 2025

We are proud to present the Young University/Institution Rankings, which evaluate the achievements of universities, research institutes, companies, and hospitals established within the past 30 years. These rankings position young institutions within the global scientific community by showcasing their scientific output, innovations, and contributions. The 30-year timeframe provides a valuable perspective to highlight the development trajectories and scientific achievements of emerging institutions. Our analysis objectively identifies the strengths and weaknesses of young institutions, offering actionable insights to help shape future strategies and academic policies. The Young University/Institution Rankings serve as a reliable guide, reflecting institutions' global scientific impact through a comprehensive assessment of their performance.

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Total 21,895 scientist, 31 country, 816 All type institutions
* Total H Index
World Rank
1,365
Country Rank
8
Young University
Rank
1
International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT)
Centro Internacional de Melhoramento de Milho e Trigo (CIMMYT)
Texcoco , Mexico - Institution 1994
Staff ( 82 ) Compare
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
28
54
73
81
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* Total H Index
World Rank
1,396
Country Rank
35
Young University
Rank
2
Universidade Federal do ABC UFABC
Federal University of ABC
Santo Andre , Brazil - Public 2005
Staff ( 858 ) Compare
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
26
221
455
591
See All Rankings and Analysis
* Total H Index
World Rank
1,467
Country Rank
5
Young University
Rank
3
Bariloche Atomic Centre
Centro Atómico de Bariloche
Río Negro , Argentina - Institution 2013
Staff ( 165 ) Compare
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
24
110
145
155
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* Total H Index
World Rank
1,713
Country Rank
44
Young University
Rank
4
Universidade Federal de Campina Grande
Federal University of Campina Grande
Bukavu , Brazil - Public 2002
Staff ( 129 ) Compare
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
19
84
125
127
See All Rankings and Analysis
* Total H Index
World Rank
1,786
Country Rank
14
Young University
Rank
5
Centro de Investigación en Alimentación y Desarrollo CIAD
Center for Food and Development Research CIAD
Sonora , Mexico - Institution 2000
Staff ( 220 ) Compare
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
18
75
110
147
See All Rankings and Analysis
* Total H Index
World Rank
1,986
Country Rank
19
Young University
Rank
6
El Colegio de la Frontera Sur
The Southern Border College
Lerma Campeche , Mexico - Public 1994
Staff ( 204 ) Compare
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
15
84
118
148
See All Rankings and Analysis
* Total H Index
World Rank
2,373
Country Rank
64
Young University
Rank
7
Universidade Federal do Pampa UNIPAMPA
Federal University of Pampa
Bage , Brazil - Public 2006
Staff ( 307 ) Compare
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
11
63
119
173
See All Rankings and Analysis
* Total H Index
World Rank
2,516
Country Rank
68
Young University
Rank
8
Instituto de Pesquisas Energeticas e Nucleares
Nuclear and Energy Research Institute
São Paulo , Brazil - Institution 1997
Staff ( 144 ) Compare
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
10
62
118
135
See All Rankings and Analysis
* Total H Index
World Rank
2,552
Country Rank
30
Young University
Rank
9
Instituto Potosino de Investigacion Cientifica y Tecnologica
Potosino Institute of Scientific and Technological Research
San Luis Potosí , Mexico - Institution 2000
Staff ( 129 ) Compare
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
10
49
64
86
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* Total H Index
World Rank
2,691
Country Rank
74
Young University
Rank
10
Universidade Estadual do Oeste do Paraná UNIOESTE
Western Paraná State University UNIOESTE
Cascavel , Brazil - Public 1994
Staff ( 326 ) Compare
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
9
88
146
200
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* Total H Index
World Rank
2,831
Country Rank
79
Young University
Rank
11
Instituto D'Or Pesquisa e Ensino
Instituto d'Or Research and Teaching
Rio de Janeiro , Brazil - Institution 2010
Staff ( 35 ) Compare
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
9
16
25
29
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* Total H Index
World Rank
3,061
Country Rank
90
Young University
Rank
12
Universidade Federal da Grande Dourados UFGD
Federal University of Grande Dourados UFGD
Dourados , Brazil - Public 2005
Staff ( 246 ) Compare
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
7
69
124
174
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* Total H Index
World Rank
3,167
Country Rank
93
Young University
Rank
13
Universidade de Sorocaba
University of Sorocaba
Sidoarjo , Brazil - Private 1994
Staff ( 55 ) Compare
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
7
19
33
45
See All Rankings and Analysis
* Total H Index
World Rank
3,193
Country Rank
3
Young University
Rank
14
Universidad San Ignacio de Loyola
San Ignacio de Loyola University
Lima , Peru - Private 1995
Staff ( 97 ) Compare
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
7
21
40
52
See All Rankings and Analysis
* Total H Index
World Rank
3,367
Country Rank
98
Young University
Rank
15
Instituto de Pesquisas Jardim Botânico do Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro Botanical Garden Research Institute
Rio de Janeiro , Brazil - Institution 2016
Staff ( 35 ) Compare
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
6
18
30
35
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* Total H Index
World Rank
3,527
Country Rank
4
Young University
Rank
16
Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú
Pontifical Catholic University of Peru
Lima , Peru - Private 2011
Staff ( 901 ) Compare
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
5
93
212
382
See All Rankings and Analysis
* Total H Index
World Rank
3,551
Country Rank
41
Young University
Rank
17
Instituto Nacional de Medicina Genómica
National Institute of Genomic Medicine
, Mexico - Institution 2004
Staff ( 50 ) Compare
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
5
33
41
45
See All Rankings and Analysis
* Total H Index
World Rank
3,555
Country Rank
42
Young University
Rank
18
Centro de Investigacion en Materiales Avanzados
Advanced Materials Research Center
Chihuahua , Mexico - Institution 1994
Staff ( 149 ) Compare
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
5
46
73
95
See All Rankings and Analysis
* Total H Index
World Rank
3,557
Country Rank
104
Young University
Rank
19
Instituto Federal Goiano
Federal Institute of Goiás
Ceres , Brazil - Public 2008
Staff ( 157 ) Compare
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
5
41
53
85
See All Rankings and Analysis
* Total H Index
World Rank
3,747
Country Rank
107
Young University
Rank
20
Universidade Federal do Tocantins UFT
Federal University of Tocantins
Guangzhou , Brazil - Public 2000
Staff ( 298 ) Compare
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
5
13
53
90
See All Rankings and Analysis
* Total H Index
World Rank
3,874
Country Rank
110
Young University
Rank
21
Universidade Federal Rural do Semi-Árido
Federal Rural University of the Semi-arid Region UFERSA
Mossoro , Brazil - Public 2005
Staff ( 69 ) Compare
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
4
55
65
69
See All Rankings and Analysis
* Total H Index
World Rank
3,884
Country Rank
111
Young University
Rank
22
Universidade Federal da Fronteira Sul UFFS
Federal University of Fronteira Sul
Chapeco , Brazil - Public 2009
Staff ( 272 ) Compare
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
4
46
117
176
See All Rankings and Analysis
* Total H Index
World Rank
4,034
Country Rank
119
Young University
Rank
23
Laboratorio Nacional de Luz Sincrotron
National Luz Sincrotron Laboratory
Campinas , Brazil - Institution 1997
Staff ( 67 ) Compare
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
4
22
43
59
See All Rankings and Analysis
* Total H Index
World Rank
4,129
Country Rank
22
Young University
Rank
24
Centro de Estudios Avanzados en Zonas Aridas
Advanced Studies Center in Aridas Zones
- , Chile - Institution 2003
Staff ( 25 ) Compare
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
4
15
21
23
See All Rankings and Analysis
* Total H Index
World Rank
4,237
Country Rank
125
Young University
Rank
25
Instituto Tecnologico Vale
Technological Institute Vale
Timon , Brazil - Public 2010
Staff ( 44 ) Compare
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
4
15
29
37
See All Rankings and Analysis
* Total H Index
Rankings
1,365
Mexico
8
Young University Rank:
1
International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT)
Texcoco , Mexico - Institution 1994
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
28
54
73
81
Centro Internacional de Melhoramento de Milho e Trigo (CIMMYT) Mexico
Staff ( 82 ) Compare
See All Rankings and Analysis
* Total H Index
Rankings
1,396
Brazil
35
Young University Rank:
2
Universidade Federal do ABC UFABC
Santo Andre , Brazil - Public 2005
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
26
221
455
591
Federal University of ABC Brazil
Staff ( 858 ) Compare
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* Total H Index
Rankings
1,467
Argentina
5
Young University Rank:
3
Bariloche Atomic Centre
Río Negro , Argentina - Institution 2013
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
24
110
145
155
Centro Atómico de Bariloche Argentina
Staff ( 165 ) Compare
See All Rankings and Analysis
* Total H Index
Rankings
1,713
Brazil
44
Young University Rank:
4
Universidade Federal de Campina Grande
Bukavu , Brazil - Public 2002
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
19
84
125
127
Federal University of Campina Grande Brazil
Staff ( 129 ) Compare
See All Rankings and Analysis
* Total H Index
Rankings
1,786
Mexico
14
Young University Rank:
5
Centro de Investigación en Alimentación y Desarrollo CIAD
Sonora , Mexico - Institution 2000
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
18
75
110
147
Center for Food and Development Research CIAD Mexico
Staff ( 220 ) Compare
See All Rankings and Analysis
* Total H Index
Rankings
1,986
Mexico
19
Young University Rank:
6
El Colegio de la Frontera Sur
Lerma Campeche , Mexico - Public 1994
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
15
84
118
148
The Southern Border College Mexico
Staff ( 204 ) Compare
See All Rankings and Analysis
* Total H Index
Rankings
2,373
Brazil
64
Young University Rank:
7
Universidade Federal do Pampa UNIPAMPA
Bage , Brazil - Public 2006
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
11
63
119
173
Federal University of Pampa Brazil
Staff ( 307 ) Compare
See All Rankings and Analysis
* Total H Index
Rankings
2,516
Brazil
68
Young University Rank:
8
Instituto de Pesquisas Energeticas e Nucleares
São Paulo , Brazil - Institution 1997
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
10
62
118
135
Nuclear and Energy Research Institute Brazil
Staff ( 144 ) Compare
See All Rankings and Analysis
* Total H Index
Rankings
2,552
Mexico
30
Young University Rank:
9
Instituto Potosino de Investigacion Cientifica y Tecnologica
San Luis Potosí , Mexico - Institution 2000
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
10
49
64
86
Potosino Institute of Scientific and Technological Research Mexico
Staff ( 129 ) Compare
See All Rankings and Analysis
* Total H Index
Rankings
2,691
Brazil
74
Young University Rank:
10
Universidade Estadual do Oeste do Paraná UNIOESTE
Cascavel , Brazil - Public 1994
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
9
88
146
200
Western Paraná State University UNIOESTE Brazil
Staff ( 326 ) Compare
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* Total H Index
Rankings
2,831
Brazil
79
Young University Rank:
11
Instituto D'Or Pesquisa e Ensino
Rio de Janeiro , Brazil - Institution 2010
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
9
16
25
29
Instituto d'Or Research and Teaching Brazil
Staff ( 35 ) Compare
See All Rankings and Analysis
* Total H Index
Rankings
3,061
Brazil
90
Young University Rank:
12
Universidade Federal da Grande Dourados UFGD
Dourados , Brazil - Public 2005
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
7
69
124
174
Federal University of Grande Dourados UFGD Brazil
Staff ( 246 ) Compare
See All Rankings and Analysis
* Total H Index
Rankings
3,167
Brazil
93
Young University Rank:
13
Universidade de Sorocaba
Sidoarjo , Brazil - Private 1994
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
7
19
33
45
University of Sorocaba Brazil
Staff ( 55 ) Compare
See All Rankings and Analysis
* Total H Index
Rankings
3,193
Peru
3
Young University Rank:
14
Universidad San Ignacio de Loyola
Lima , Peru - Private 1995
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
7
21
40
52
San Ignacio de Loyola University Peru
Staff ( 97 ) Compare
See All Rankings and Analysis
* Total H Index
Rankings
3,367
Brazil
98
Young University Rank:
15
Instituto de Pesquisas Jardim Botânico do Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro , Brazil - Institution 2016
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
6
18
30
35
Rio de Janeiro Botanical Garden Research Institute Brazil
Staff ( 35 ) Compare
See All Rankings and Analysis
* Total H Index
Rankings
3,527
Peru
4
Young University Rank:
16
Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú
Lima , Peru - Private 2011
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
5
93
212
382
Pontifical Catholic University of Peru Peru
Staff ( 901 ) Compare
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* Total H Index
Rankings
3,551
Mexico
41
Young University Rank:
17
Instituto Nacional de Medicina Genómica
, Mexico - Institution 2004
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
5
33
41
45
National Institute of Genomic Medicine Mexico
Staff ( 50 ) Compare
See All Rankings and Analysis
* Total H Index
Rankings
3,555
Mexico
42
Young University Rank:
18
Centro de Investigacion en Materiales Avanzados
Chihuahua , Mexico - Institution 1994
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
5
46
73
95
Advanced Materials Research Center Mexico
Staff ( 149 ) Compare
See All Rankings and Analysis
* Total H Index
Rankings
3,557
Brazil
104
Young University Rank:
19
Instituto Federal Goiano
Ceres , Brazil - Public 2008
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
5
41
53
85
Federal Institute of Goiás Brazil
Staff ( 157 ) Compare
See All Rankings and Analysis
* Total H Index
Rankings
3,747
Brazil
107
Young University Rank:
20
Universidade Federal do Tocantins UFT
Guangzhou , Brazil - Public 2000
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
5
13
53
90
Federal University of Tocantins Brazil
Staff ( 298 ) Compare
See All Rankings and Analysis
* Total H Index
Rankings
3,874
Brazil
110
Young University Rank:
21
Universidade Federal Rural do Semi-Árido
Mossoro , Brazil - Public 2005
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
4
55
65
69
Federal Rural University of the Semi-arid Region UFERSA Brazil
Staff ( 69 ) Compare
See All Rankings and Analysis
* Total H Index
Rankings
3,884
Brazil
111
Young University Rank:
22
Universidade Federal da Fronteira Sul UFFS
Chapeco , Brazil - Public 2009
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
4
46
117
176
Federal University of Fronteira Sul Brazil
Staff ( 272 ) Compare
See All Rankings and Analysis
* Total H Index
Rankings
4,034
Brazil
119
Young University Rank:
23
Laboratorio Nacional de Luz Sincrotron
Campinas , Brazil - Institution 1997
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
4
22
43
59
National Luz Sincrotron Laboratory Brazil
Staff ( 67 ) Compare
See All Rankings and Analysis
* Total H Index
Rankings
4,129
Chile
22
Young University Rank:
24
Centro de Estudios Avanzados en Zonas Aridas
- , Chile - Institution 2003
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
4
15
21
23
Advanced Studies Center in Aridas Zones Chile
Staff ( 25 ) Compare
See All Rankings and Analysis
* Total H Index
Rankings
4,237
Brazil
125
Young University Rank:
25
Instituto Tecnologico Vale
Timon , Brazil - Public 2010
Total Number of Scientist in Institution
Top 10%
Top 30%
Top 50%
Top 70%
4
15
29
37
Technological Institute Vale Brazil
Staff ( 44 ) Compare
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