The Latin American country with the best university for studying administration: beats Brazil

One of the most sought-after university degrees in the world in recent years has been administration. An example of this is Peru, where, according to the National Superintendency of Higher University Education (Sunedu), around 129,772 students in this subject were counted for 2022.

Therefore, it is of utmost importance for those who choose this career to decide where they want to pursue this career. In this sense, the British company is Quacquarelli Symondsspecializing in education and study abroad, published the list of the best universities with business schools in the world and Latin America.

The administrative profession is increasingly in demand worldwide.  Photo: Freepik

The administrative profession is increasingly in demand worldwide. Photo: Freepik

The best university in Latin America to study administration

According to the classification of QS World University 2023, the best Business school or college In Latin America is the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM), which achieved a score of 79.6 out of 100.

This study house is located in Mexico City, opened its doors on July 26, 1929, following the promulgation of the Organic Law of the National Autonomous University of Mexico, presented by the then President of Mexico, Emilio Portes Gil. This decree establishes the creation of the Faculty of Commerce and Administrationone of the first to operate.

The Faculty of Accounting and Administration was one of the first to be established at UNAM.  Photo: @fcaunamoficial/Instagram

The Faculty of Accounting and Administration was one of the first to be established at UNAM. Photo: @fcaunamoficial/Instagram

Since then, thousands of professionals and researchers have left their classrooms with the aim of “contributing to the economic development of the country by solving the practical problems faced by companies and organizations.”

His most important students include Jesús Hernández Torres, Susana Hurtado Vallejo, Leticia Navarro and Adrián Pedrozo Castillo. Many of them held positions not only in private companies but also in public organizations.

The UNAM Faculty of Accounting and Administration has sufficient study opportunities.  Photo: @fcaunamoficial/Instagram

The UNAM Faculty of Accounting and Administration has sufficient study opportunities. Photo: @fcaunamoficial/Instagram

How much does it cost to study administration at UNAM?

As a public university, UNAM charges low fees. The entrance exam initially costs 400 pesos. Once accepted, the student must make a payment of 25 cents per year as well as a free contribution per semester, which according to the Mextudia portal is usually around 10 pesos.

The course consists of 8 semesters, i.e. a duration of approx. 4 years, and can be completed in 2 modalities: face-to-face study and distance learning.

The National Autonomous University of Mexico is an educational symbol of Latin America.  Photo: UNAM

The National Autonomous University of Mexico is an educational symbol of Latin America. Photo: UNAM

The 5 Best Management Universities in Latin America

university country
National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM)Mexico
Fundação Getulio Vargas (FGV)Brazil
Pontifical Catholic University of Chile (UC)chili
Pontifical Catholic University of Peru (PUCP)Peru
Monterrey TechnologyMexico

The country with the best university in Latin America: surpasses Mexico and Chile

Brazil is the country with the best higher education center in the 2024 edition of the QS World University Rankings: Latin America and the Caribbean. The University of Sao Paulo It thus surpassed the comparable Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, which took first place in previous editions.

However, this is not the country's only achievement, because this is the case a total of 4 universities in the top 10 of the ranking, including the one at the top of the list. This nation is followed Mexico And chiliboth with two representatives.