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.

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