In the QS International University Ranking 2026, the Universidad Nacional de Rosario It is the fourth best public university in Argentina.

The QS International University Rankings 2026 included 491 universities from 26 countries for the region. Argentina is the country with the fourth largest number of ranked universities, with 45 institutions, both public and private, including 12 among the top 100. Of those 12 ranked in the top 100 in Latin America, Universidad Nacional de Rosario It is the fourth public school in the ranking, consolidating its 50th place in the general table.

The measurement considers several indicators: research and discovery, employability and outcomes, learning experience, global engagement, and sustainability.

The Research and Discovery lens measures both the quality of an institution's research and its volume and reputation in the academic community. Institutions that score highly in this area produce large volumes of research output, their research is widely cited by other academics, and they have built a reputation in the community that reflects this.

The employability and outcomes lens measures how well an institution prepares its graduates for employment, as well as its links to industry and reputation outside of academia. Institutions that score highly in this area have a strong reputation among employers, a track record of graduates achieving success in their field, good graduate employability rates, and established links with industry partners.

The Learning Experience lens aims to reflect the overall learning environment offered by a higher education institution, reflecting the level of support it provides to its students regardless of their socioeconomic background. Institutions that score highly in this area have more resources and academic staff available to students and hire high-quality research staff.

The Global Engagement lens aims to reflect the overall internationalization of higher education institutions by measuring their international outlook in terms of international students, staff, and their research ties outside their own location. Institutions that score highly in this area offer a more culturally diverse experience to students and staff and are more connected to international academic and research mobility networks.

Finally, the Sustainability Indicator highlights which institutions are demonstrating a commitment to a more sustainable existence and encompasses a variety of environmental, social, and governance factors. This ranges from campus environmental projects to diversity initiatives, institutional governance, and the impact of academic research on the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals. 

Journalist: Victoria Arrabal/Photographer: Camila Casero