On October 1, the results of the QS Latin America & the Caribbean 2026 rankings were announced. This year’s edition assessed 492 universities from 26 countries. Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú (PUCP) was ranked 15th in the region, achieving its highest-ever score (84.4) and securing a place among the top 3 % of universities in Latin America. This performance underscores PUCP’s leadership in Peru and its growing reputation as one of the region’s most prominent academic institutions.
In the QS World University Rankings 2026, published on June 19, PUCP climbed 14 places to 345th worldwide, maintaining its position as Peru’s top-ranked university for the thirteenth consecutive year and remaining the only Peruvian institution among the world’s top 400.
PUCP showed significant progress in several global indicators:
These results place PUCP within the top 23 % of universities worldwide and reflect tangible advances in key areas of international competitiveness.
PUCP’s results in the regional ranking highlight its academic excellence, international engagement, and research impact. The university achieved notable positions in the following indicators:
Taken together, these results confirm PUCP’s position not only as Peru’s leading university, but also as a key academic reference point within Latin America.
Among the 25 Peruvian universities included in the 2026 regional ranking, PUCP once again secured the top national position, standing out in academic reputation, internationalization, and research indicators. This sustained leadership reflects the university’s strong international presence and active participation in global academic networks.
PUCP’s continued progress in the QS rankings reflects a long-term institutional strategy to enhance internationalization, advance globally relevant research, strengthen academic quality, and build strategic partnerships with leading universities worldwide.
The university remains committed to excellence and international engagement, and invites partners, students, and collaborators to continue building PUCP’s global presence together.
