Top Private Universities in Panama
2026 Panamanian Private University Ranking New
What are the top private Universities in Panama? uniRank answers this question by publishing a complete list of 16 private Panamanian higher education institutions ranked by the 2026 uniRank University Ranking and meeting uniRank's selection criteria:
- Official Recognition: institutions must be officialy chartered, licensed or accredited by the appropriate higher education-related organization in Panama.
- 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 private Panamanian 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.
Top Private Universities in Panama
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| #Rank | University | Town/City |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Universidad Latina de Panamá | Panama City |
| 4 | Universidad Metropolitana de Educacion, Ciencia y Tecnologia | Panama City |
| 5 | Universidad Católica Santa María La Antigua | Panama City |
| 7 | Universidad del Istmo | Panama City |
| 9 | Universidad Interamericana de Panamá | Panama City |
| 10 | Universidad Tecnológica Oteima | David |
| 11 | Quality Leadership University | Panama City |
| 12 | ISAE Universidad | Panama City |
| 13 | Universidad del Arte Ganexa | Panama City |
| 15 | Universidad Americana, Panama | Panama City |
| 16 | Columbus University | Panama City |
| 17 | Florida State University Republic of Panama Campus | Panama City |
| 18 | Universidad Santander | Panama City |
| 19 | Universidad Latinamericana de Comercio Exterior | Panama City |
| 20 | Universidad Cristiana de Panamá | Panama City |
| 21 | Universidad Especializada del Contador Público de Panamá | Panama City |
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Frequently Asked Questions
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How many private universities are there in Panama?
- There are 16 officially chartered, licensed or accredited private Panamanian higher-education institution(s) that meet uniRank's selection criteria.
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