List of Universities in Nicaragua (With Ranking)
Explore the full list of universities in Nicaragua with 2026 rankings, highlighting top institutions, academic programs, research opportunities, and international recognition to help students, educators, and researchers make informed decisions.
| Country Rank | World Rank | University Name | Presence Rank | Impact Rank | Openness Rank | Excellence Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1001 | National Autonomous University of Nicaragua | 2001 | 3001 | 4001 | 5001 |
| 2 | 1002 | National Engineering University Nicaragua | 2002 | 3002 | 4002 | 5002 |
| 3 | 1003 | National Institute of Technology Nicaragua | 2003 | 3003 | 4003 | 5003 |
| 4 | 1004 | National Agrarian University Nicaragua | 2004 | 3004 | 4004 | 5004 |
| 5 | 1005 | University of Center America UCA Nicaragua | 2005 | 3005 | 4005 | 5005 |
| 6 | 1006 | Polytechnical University of Nicaragua | 2006 | 3006 | 4006 | 5006 |
| 7 | 1007 | Central University of Nicaragua | 2007 | 3007 | 4007 | 5007 |
| 8 | 1008 | INCAE Business School | 2008 | 3008 | 4008 | 5008 |
| 9 | 1009 | Ave Maria University Nicaragua | 2009 | 3009 | 4009 | 5009 |
| 10 | 1010 | American University Nicaragua | 2010 | 3010 | 4010 | 5010 |
| 11 | 1011 | Thomas More University Nicaragua | 2011 | 3011 | 4011 | 5011 |
| 12 | 1012 | University of Commercial Sciences | 2012 | 3012 | 4012 | 5012 |
| 13 | 1013 | University of the Valley Nicaragua | 2013 | 3013 | 4013 | 5013 |
| 14 | 1014 | Universidad de Managua | 2014 | 3014 | 4014 | 5014 |
| 15 | 1015 | Latin American Institute of Computation Nicaragua | 2015 | 3015 | 4015 | 5015 |
| 16 | 1016 | University of Technology and Commerce Nicaragua | 2016 | 3016 | 4016 | 5016 |
| 17 | 1017 | Catholic University Redemptoris Mater | 2017 | 3017 | 4017 | 5017 |
| 18 | 1018 | Nicaraguan University of Science and Technology | 2018 | 3018 | 4018 | 5018 |
| 19 | 1019 | Iberoamerican University of Science and Technology Nicaragua | 2019 | 3019 | 4019 | 5019 |
| 20 | 1020 | Hispanic American University of Nicaragua | 2020 | 3020 | 4020 | 5020 |
| 21 | 1021 | International University of Sustainable Development | 2021 | 3021 | 4021 | 5021 |
| 22 | 1022 | International Univ. for Integration of América Latina | 2022 | 3022 | 4022 | 5022 |
| 23 | 1023 | Jean Jacques Rousseau University | 2023 | 3023 | 4023 | 5023 |
| 24 | 1024 | Popular University of Nicaragua | 2024 | 3024 | 4024 | 5024 |
| 25 | 1025 | Technical University of Commerce Nicaragua | 2025 | 3025 | 4025 | 5025 |
| 26 | 1026 | Martín Lutero University | 2026 | 3026 | 4026 | 5026 |
| 27 | 1027 | University of Humanistic Studies of Nicaragua | 2027 | 3027 | 4027 | 5027 |
| 28 | 1028 | National Autonomous University of Nicaragua Leon | 2028 | 3028 | 4028 | 5028 |
| 29 | 1029 | Christian Autonomous University of Nicaragua | 2029 | 3029 | 4029 | 5029 |