Top Universities in Guatemala
2026 University Ranking New
What are the top universities in Guatemala? uniRank answers this question by publishing the 2026 Guatemalan University Ranking, which lists 15 Guatemalan higher-education institutions meeting uniRank's selection criteria:
- Official Recognition: institutions must be officialy chartered, licensed or accredited by the appropriate higher education-related organization in Guatemala.
- Degree Authority: they must be authorised to grant bachelor's degrees of at least three years' duration and/or postgraduate master's or doctoral degrees.
- Delivery Mode: they must deliver courses predominantly in a traditional, face-to-face, non-distance education format.
The uniRank University Ranking aims to provide a non-academic league table of the top Guatemalan Universities based on valid and unbiased web metrics provided by independent web intelligence sources rather than data submitted by the Universities themselves, which might not be independently audited.
2026 Guatemalan University Ranking
browse by: ranking a-z town oldest
filter by: public private non-profit for-profit
| #Rank | University | Town/City |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Universidad de San Carlos de Guatemala | Guatemala City |
| 2 | Universidad Rafael Landívar | Guatemala City |
| 3 | Universidad Francisco Marroquín | Guatemala City |
| 4 | Universidad Galileo | Guatemala City |
| 5 | Universidad del Valle de Guatemala | Guatemala City |
| 6 | Universidad Mariano Gálvez de Guatemala | Guatemala City |
| 7 | Universidad Da Vinci de Guatemala | Guatemala City |
| 8 | Universidad del Istmo, Guatemala | Guatemala City |
| 9 | Universidad Panamericana, Guatemala | Guatemala City |
| 10 | Universidad de Occidente, Guatemala | Quetzaltenango |
| 11 | Universidad InterNaciones | Guatemala City |
| 12 | Universidad Mesoamericana, Guatemala | Guatemala City |
| 13 | Universidad Rural de Guatemala | Guatemala City |
| 14 | Universidad San Pablo de Guatemala | Guatemala City |
| 15 | Universidad Regional de Guatemala | Guatemala City |
| Legend: Un Unranked | + Add University | |
Country Featured Universities
Unlock your University's potential: spotlight your Institution on UniRank for leads, local recognition and branding. Enquiry now to feature your University here.
Online Courses You Can Trust
Frequently Asked Questions
-
How many universities are there in Guatemala?
- There are 15 officially chartered, licensed or accredited Guatemalan higher-education institutions that meet uniRank's selection criteria.
-
What is the top-ranked university in Guatemala?
- Universidad de San Carlos de Guatemala, located in Guatemala City, is the #1 university in Guatemala in the 2026 uniRank Guatemalan University Ranking.
-
How is the uniRank Guatemalan University Ranking calculated?
- The uniRank Guatemalan University Ranking is based on valid and unbiased web metrics collected from independent web intelligence sources. It does not use data submitted directly by universities or other higher-education institutions.
Related Guatemalan University Lists
Since 2005, uniRank has provided original research, valuable information and resources to help you explore and make informed decisions about Guatemalan universities and their online presence.
- Oldest Universities in Guatemala
Explore the most traditional and long-established Guatemalan post-secondary institutions according to uniRank's original research. - A-Z Universities in Guatemala
Search for Guatemalan higher education institutions listed alphabetically from A to Z. - Guatemalan Universities by Town/City
Find higher-education institutions located in a particular town or city in Guatemala. - Top Public Universities in Guatemala
Discover Guatemalan public higher education institutions with potentially lower tuition fees. - Top Private Universities in Guatemala
Find out about Guatemalan private higher education institutions. - Top Non-Profit Universities in Guatemala
Explore Guatemalan not-for-profit higher education institutions that may offer lower tuition fees. - Top For-Profit Universities in Guatemala
Look for Guatemalan for-profit higher education institutions. - Top Guatemalan Universities on Facebook
See which tertiary institutions in Guatemala have the most followers on Facebook, according to uniRank's original research. - Top Guatemalan Universities on X (Twitter)
Discover the Universities in Guatemala that are most followed on Twitter, based on uniRank's original research. - Top Guatemalan Universities on Instagram
Find out which post-secondary institutions in Guatemala are the most followed on Instagram, according to uniRank's original research. - Top Guatemalan Universities on YouTube
Explore the Universities in Guatemala with the most subscribed channels on YouTube, based on uniRank's original research.
Related Guatemalan University Resources
Since 2005, uniRank has provided original research, valuable information and resources to help you explore and make informed decisions about Guatemalan universities and their online presence.