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American University

🇵🇦 Panama 4-Year University

Global #26627 Panama #27

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Institution Info

Founded: 1893
Type: 4-Year University
Students: 14,001 students
Faculty: 3 560
Endowment: $701.3M
Website: https://american.edu

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American University is a higher education institution in Panama, founded in 1893. It is a prominent university in Panama. The university has approximately 14K students, an endowment of $701.3M. It contributes to Panama's academic community alongside 33 other institutions in the country.

Rankings

Source	Year	Rank	Score
QS	2026	QS #587 · Ranked	28,60
THE	2026	THE #757 · Ranked	39,94
UNIRANKS	2026	UniRanks #26627 · Ranked	9,58

Research Output via OpenAlex

352

h-index

956,211

Citations

29,721

Publications

11,780

i10-index

2,14

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is American University's global ranking?

American University is ranked #26,627 globally according to the UniRanks aggregated ranking. Within Panama, it holds the #27 position.

When was American University founded?

American University was founded in 1893, making it 133 years old. It is one of the established institutions in Panama.

How many students attend American University?

American University has a student body of approximately 14,001 students. The student-to-faculty ratio is approximately 3:1.

What is American University's research output?

American University has produced 29,721 research publications with 956,211 total citations and an h-index of 352, according to OpenAlex data.

What is American University's endowment?

American University has an endowment of approximately $701.3M USD. University endowments fund financial aid, research, faculty positions, and campus development.