Manizales is a city located in the Colombian coffee region, and it is home to a wide variety of universities and colleges. The city has a total of seven universities, three public and four private. The public universities are Universidad Nacional de Colombia, Universidad de Caldas, and Universidad Tecnológica de Pereira. The private universities are Universidad de Manizales, Universidad Autónoma de Manizales, Universidad Católica de Manizales, and Universidad de San Buenaventura.
The University of Manizales is one of the most famous universities in the city and is highly ranked in the country. It is a private university and offers a variety of undergraduate and graduate degrees. The university is also known for its research and development activities.