The 2025 edition spans 23 countries in Latin America and the Caribbean, analyzing 437 of the region's best universities.
This year, the top four remain unchanged. Universidade de São Paulo (USP) takes the region's highest rank, followed by Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile (UC) in second, Universidade Estadual de Campinas (Unicamp) in third.
Executive Summary: Peru
QS ranks 24 Peruvian universities. Of these, eight have climbed and five have dropped, while 11 remain stable in their ranks or bands.
This gives it an overall improvement rate of 12.5%, the third highest in the region among countries with five or more ranked universities.
• Overall improvement: more universities rise than drop
• Burgeoning reputation among international employers
• Soaring research output in terms of volume
• Faces challenges in staff expertise, according to Staff with PhD
"Peruvian higher education has earned a strong reputation among employers, with its graduates seen as highly skilled and work-ready, and its industry partnerships proving effective," QS Senior Vice President Ben Sowter stated.
"However, challenges remain in research metrics, particularly in staff training and research output. The steady year-on-year improvement in Papers per Faculty is a positive sign that resources are being directed appropriately, reflecting Peru's sustained success in recent rankings," he added.
According to Sowter, economic growth in Peru has led to increased enrolment and the expansion of universities, raising concerns about quality and funding.
"Despite these challenges, Peru continues to compete with larger regional counterparts. By further enhancing research and staff quality, it can further strengthen its regional competitiveness," he noted.
Peru: In Focus
• PUCP is held in the highest regard among international academics and employers, placing 11th and 10th respectively in Employer and Academic Reputation. It is Peru's only university to place among the region's top 20 in these indicators.
• Employer Reputation marks a strength for Peru's universities, with six among the region's top 50. It is also one of Peru's most improved indicators, with 67% climbing the table in this metric.