Top 10 Universities in Paraguay

Top 10 Universities in Paraguay

Paraguay’s higher education system has witnessed significant growth in recent years, with several universities gaining recognition for their academic excellence and research contributions. Here are the top 10 universities in Paraguay, based on various rankings and indicators:

1. National University of Asunción (UNA)

• Ranking: #1 in Paraguay
• Academic Strengths: Medicine, Law, Engineering, Humanities
• Notable Alumni: Nicolás Leoz (former President of CONMEBOL), Efraín Alegre (political leader)

2. Catholic University of Asunción (UCA)

• Ranking: #2 in Paraguay
• Academic Strengths: Business, Economics, Social Sciences, Health Sciences
• Notable Alumni: Mario Abdo Benítez (President of Paraguay), Horacio Cartes (former President of Paraguay)

3. National University of Itapúa (UNI)

• Ranking: #3 in Paraguay
• Academic Strengths: Agriculture, Veterinary Medicine, Engineering, Education
• Notable Alumni: Juan Carlos Galaverna (former Senator), Gustavo Leite (former Minister of Industry and Commerce)

4. National University of Ciudad del Este (UNICE)

• Ranking: #4 in Paraguay
• Academic Strengths: Business, Tourism, Engineering, Computer Science
• Notable Alumni: Roberto Acevedo (former Senator), Hugo Velázquez (former Vice President)

5. National University of Concepción (UNC)

• Ranking: #5 in Paraguay
• Academic Strengths: Law, Engineering, Agriculture, Education
• Notable Alumni: Fernando Lugo (former President of Paraguay), Luis Castiglioni (former Vice President)

6. National University of Villarrica del Espíritu Santo (UNVES)

• Ranking: #6 in Paraguay
• Academic Strengths: Law, Engineering, Economics, Education
• Notable Alumni: José Alberto Alderete (former Senator), Nicanor Duarte Frutos (former President of Paraguay)

7. National University of Caaguazú (UNCA)

• Ranking: #7 in Paraguay
• Academic Strengths: Agriculture, Engineering, Education, Health Sciences
• Notable Alumni: Mario Melo (former Minister of Agriculture), José María Ibáñez (former Governor of Caaguazú)

8. National University of Pilar (UNP)

• Ranking: #8 in Paraguay
• Academic Strengths: Law, Engineering, Education, Humanities
• Notable Alumni: Santiago Peña (former Minister of Finance), Juan Afara (former Vice President)

9. National University of Canindeyú (UNICAN)

• Ranking: #9 in Paraguay
• Academic Strengths: Agriculture, Veterinary Medicine, Engineering, Education
• Notable Alumni: Blas Llano (former Senator), Alberto Grillón (former Governor of Canindeyú)

10. National University of San Lorenzo (UNSL)

• Ranking: #10 in Paraguay
• Academic Strengths: Law, Engineering, Economics, Education
• Notable Alumni: Carlos Filizzola (former Minister of Interior), Óscar Tuma (former Minister of Foreign Affairs)