Zamorano University Receives International QS Stars Certification with 5-Star Rating in Four Key Categories

Zamorano, October 2025

As part of the official QS Stars Awards ceremony, Zamorano University was recognized for its outstanding performance in the QS Stars international evaluation, a system that assesses the performance of higher education institutions against global standards of academic quality.

With pride, Zamorano announces the achievement of a 5-star rating in the following categories:

· 🏫 Teaching

· 🏗 Facilities

· 💼 Employability

· 🥇 Food Science and Technology

This recognition is the result of a rigorous and independent process in which Zamorano University presented solid evidence of its commitment to academic excellence, continuous improvement, and the training of highly qualified professionals dedicated to the sustainable development of the region.

“This achievement not only reflects our institutional effort but also the dedicated work of our academic, administrative, and student community, who contribute every day to strengthening our educational model,” said Emily Moradel, Director of Strategy and Innovation at Zamorano.

The QS Stars evaluation, developed by Quacquarelli Symonds, is one of the most respected methodologies worldwide for measuring university quality in areas

This important milestone consolidates Universidad Zamorano as a leading educational institution in Latin America, reaffirming its mission to educate to sustain life, training leaders with vision, ethics, and commitment in service to the Americas.

Zamorano University, BID Lab, and Prendho Support the Regional Scaling of Startups in the Northern Triangle

March 11, 2026

The strengthening of the organizational and operational structure of emerging agrifood businesses has taken a decisive step forward through the in-person bootcamps of the AgroHub project, an initiative led by Zamorano University and BID Lab. This acceleration program, known as Ruta AgriFoodTech, is facilitated by Prendho, the incubator of the Universidad Técnica Particular de Loja (UTPL). The event also received essential support from AGEXPORT in Guatemala and FUSADES in El Salvador as local strategic partners. The sessions took place on February 23 at AGEXPORT’s headquarters, on February 25 at FUSADES’ facilities, and concluded on February 27, 2026, at Zamorano University’s campus in Honduras, providing specialized tools to help startups achieve sustainable growth across the region.

SAG, IICA and Zamorano University Sign Cooperation Agreement

March 10, 2026

The Secretariat of Agriculture and Livestock of Honduras (SAG), the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA), and Zamorano University formalized a General Cooperation Agreement aimed at strengthening innovation, productivity, and the sustainable development of Honduras’ agri-food sector.