University of San Carlos of Guatemala

🇬🇹 Guatemala 4-Year University

Global #2618 Guatemala #35

Campus of University of San Carlos of Guatemala

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Institution Info

Founded: 1676
Type: 4-Year University
Students: 200,174 students
Website: https://www.usac.edu.gt/

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University of San Carlos of Guatemala is a higher education institution in Guatemala, founded in 1676. Recognized as a globally recognized institution, it is a prominent university in Guatemala. The university has approximately 200K students.

Rankings

Source	Year	Rank	Score
UNIRANKS	2026	UniRanks #2618 · Ranked	62,16

Research Output via OpenAlex

103

h-index

53,769

Citations

7,265

Publications

999

i10-index

0,43

Mean Citedness

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Motto

"Id y enseñad a todos"

Frequently Asked Questions

What is University of San Carlos of Guatemala's global ranking?

University of San Carlos of Guatemala is ranked #2,618 globally according to the UniRanks aggregated ranking. Within Guatemala, it holds the #35 position.

When was University of San Carlos of Guatemala founded?

University of San Carlos of Guatemala was founded in 1676, making it 350 years old. It is one of the oldest institutions in Guatemala.

How many students attend University of San Carlos of Guatemala?

University of San Carlos of Guatemala has a student body of approximately 200,174 students.

What is University of San Carlos of Guatemala's research output?

University of San Carlos of Guatemala has produced 7,265 research publications with 53,769 total citations and an h-index of 103, according to OpenAlex data.