UMECIT: the best private university in Panama according to the Webometrics World Ranking

UMECIT has once again been confirmed as the best private university in Panama, according to the July 2024 edition of the prestigious Webometrics world ranking. Our University has achieved a significant feat by ranking first among the country's private universities and fourth at the national level, only surpassed by three public universities. This recognition reaffirms our commitment to academic excellence and constant innovation in the educational field.

Leadership in Visibility and Web Presence

The Webometrics ranking is a global reference in the evaluation of universities, taking into account key factors such as visibility and presence on the web, as well as the number of documents, publications and online citations. In this edition, UMECIT has reached position number 4, which places it in a privileged position among educational institutions in Panama, proudly leading the segment of private universities.

A Global Recognition

The Webometrics ranking, which evaluates more than 30,000 universities worldwide, focuses on science, research and technology topics, using indicators methodologically designed to measure scientific activity on the web. This ranking, published by the Cybermetrics Laboratory, has been updated twice a year since 2004, in the months of January and July, with the aim of reinforcing and motivating universities in their role as producers and suppliers of high-quality, freely accessible web content.

Commitment to Excellence

At UMECIT, we are aware of the importance of these international evaluations and we continue to work on the continuous improvement of all our processes. This recognition not only highlights our leadership in Panama, but also motivates our community to continue promoting educational quality and research.

We are pleased to share this excellent news with all our students, teachers, graduates, collaborators and future Umecistas. This achievement is a reflection of the joint effort and unwavering commitment to excellence that characterizes our institution.

For more details about the ranking, you can visit the following link: https://webometrics.info/en/Latin_America/Panama