List of universities in Nicaragua
Mural in memory of the massacre of four students of the National Autonomous University of Nicaragua-León on July 23, 1959 by Somoza ’s National Guard .
The oldest institution of higher education in Nicaragua is the National Autonomous University of Nicaragua , which was founded in León in 1812, during the Spanish colonial period . In Nicaragua , there are ten core public and private non-profit universities that receive state funding, and these constitute the members of the National Council of Universities .[1] This body is responsible for strategic planning for higher education in Nicaragua, and it is also the organization that provide accreditation to other universities.[2]
The members of the National Council of Universities are the oldest universities in Nicaragua, with the last one founded in 1992. Since the early 1990s, a large number of new private universities have been established in Nicaragua, responding to a greatly increased educational demand fueled by the increasing student enrollment in elementary and secondary schools during the 1980s. Most private universities that are not part of the National Council of Universities are members of either the Federation of Nicaraguan Private Universities (FENUP) or the Superior Council of Private Universities (COSUP).[1] The major focus of these private universities are on business, computers and law, but together they span most areas of academic study.
The majority of higher education institutions are in Managua . Higher education has financial, organic and administrative autonomy, according to the law. Also, freedom of subjects is recognized.[3] Nicaragua's higher education system consists of 58 universities, and 113 colleges and technical institutes in the areas of electronics , computer systems and sciences , agroforestry , construction and trade-related services.[4] In 2005, almost 400,000 (7%) of Nicaraguans held a university degree .[5]
Academic degrees
Admission to higher education is on the basis of the Bachillerato , the leading secondary school qualification. Students are also subject to an entrance examination. The Licenciado (or Ingenierio in the case of engineering programs), is the main undergraduate degree and a four or five-year course of study. A professional title may also be awarded depending on the subject. Following the Licenciado , the first postgraduate degree is the Maestria , which lasts two years and culminates with the submission of a thesis .[2]
Institutions of higher learning also offer two or three year courses in technical and vocational education . The main qualification studied for is the Técnico Superior .[2] [6]
List of universities
This is a list of the 58 universities accredited by the National Council of Universities in Nicaragua .[7] [8] [9]
Notes:
Names in bold indicates that the university is a member of the National Council of Universities (CNU).
Main campus first on universities with multiple locations.
University
Degree programs (2012)[10]
Locations
Students[11]
Type
Founded / accredited[12]
Main fields of study[10]
Remarks
Adventist University of Nicaragua Universidad Adventista de Nicaragua (UNADENIC)
4
Managua , Matagalpa
private
2003
Business, education, informatics, theology
American College (AC)Universidad American College
9
Managua
private
2005
Business, informatics, law
American University Universidad Americana (UAM)
13
Managua
2000
private
1992
Architecture, business, dentistry, informatics, international relations, law, medicine
Not to be confused with La American University (LAAU)
American University of Health Sciences (AUHS)
2
Managua
Dentistry, medicine
Bluefields Indian and Caribbean University (BICU)
25
Bluefields
7225
1992
Agriculture, business, civil engineering, education, forestry, law, marine biology, medicine, natural resources
Catholic University of Dry Tropic Farming and Livestock Universidad Católica Agropecuaria del Trópico Seco (UCATSE)
10
Estelí , León
1392
private, Diocese of Estelí
1974
Agriculture, dentistry, law, medicine, theology, veterinary medicine
Catholic University Redemptoris Mater Universidad Católica Redemptoris Mater (UNICA)
30
Managua
private
1991
Architecture, art, business, civil engineering, dentistry, informatics, education, law, medicine, theology
UNICA was the first private for-profit university founded in Nicaragua.[13]
Center for Advanced Military Studies Centro Superior de Estudios Militares (CSEM)
11
Managua
public
1993
Military studies
Central American University Universidad Centroamericana (UCA)
26
Managua
10008
private, Jesuit
1960
Architecture, business, engineering, informatics, humanities, law, social work
Oldest university in Managua.
Central American University of Business Studies Universidad Centroamericana de Ciencias Empresariales (UCEM)
25
Managua
private
1997
Business, law, medicine, microbiology, nursing, nutrition, pharmacology, psychology
Central University of Nicaragua Universidad Central de Nicaragua (UCN)
10
Managua , Jinotepe , Estelí
private
1998
Business, informatics, law, medicine, pharmacology, psychology, veterinary medicine
Not to be confused with the defunct university with the same name founded in 1941.
Christian Autonomous University of Nicaragua Universidad Cristiana Autónoma de Nicaragua (UCAN)
29
León , Juigalpa , Chinandega , Masaya , Matagalpa
4000
private
2001
Agriculture, architecture, engineering, health sciences, international relations, law
[14]
Ibero-American University of Science and Technology Universidad Iberoamericana de Ciencia y Tecnología (UNICIT)
24
Managua
private
1997
Architecture, business, design, engineering, informatics, law, optometry, pharmacology
Immaculate Conception Catholic University of the Archdiocese of Managua Universidad Católica Inmaculada Concepción de la Arquidiócesis de Managua (UCICAM)
2
Managua
private, Archdiocese of Managua
2011
Philosophy, theology
Institute of Higher Legal Studies Instituto de Altos Estudios Judiciales (IAEJ)
1
Managua
Law
International University of Agriculture and Livestock Universidad Internacional de Agricultura y Ganadería (UNIAG)
9
Rivas , Chinandega
806
private
1951
Agriculture, veterinary medicine
International University for Sustainable Development Universidad Internacional de Desarrollo Sostenible (UNIDES)
4
Managua
private
2005
Business, medicine
International University of Latin American Integration Universidad Internacional de la Integración de América Latina (UNIVAL)
28
Managua , Ocotal , Juigalpa , León , Matagalpa , Estelí , Chinandega , Jalapa , Jinotega
private
1997
Business, informatics, law
Jean Jacques Rosseau University Universidad Jean Jacques Rosseau (UNIJJAR)
9
Managua
private
2002
Business, dentistry, informatics, law, medicine, pharmacology
John Paul II University of Applied Social Sciences Universidad de Ciencias Sociales Aplicadas Juan Pablo II (UCSA)
7
Managua
private, Nicaraguan Bishops Conference
2002
Communication, philosophy, social work, theology
Keiser University-Latin American Campus (KU)
9
San Marcos
500
private
1993
Business, informatics
Formerly Ave Maria University; became Keiser University in 2013.[15]
La American University (LAAU)
8
Managua
2007
Architecture, business, informatics, law, pharmacology, psychology
Not to be confused with the American University (UAM).
La Anunciata University Universidad La Anunciata (UA)
5
Rivas
private
2002
Business, informatics, pharmacology
La Salle Technological University Universidad Tecnológica La Salle (ULSA)
4
León
private, Lasallian brothers
2009
Engineering, informatics
Latin American Institute of Computing Instituto Latinoamericano de Computación (ILCOMP)
6
Managua , Matagalpa , Masaya
2002
Business, informatics
Founded in 1991, ILCOMP was accredited as a university in 2002.[16]
Martin Luther King Nicaraguan Evangelical University Universidad Evangélica Nicaragüense Martin Luther King (UENIC-MLK)
11
Masaya , Rio Blanco , Nagarote , Matagalpa , San Rafael del Sur , Bonanza , Juigalpa
4000
private
1999
Business, education, informatics, law, psychology, theology
[17]
Martin Luther University Universidad Martín Lutero (UML)
15
Managua , Jalapa , Ocotal , Quilalí , Condega , Muelle de los Bueyes , Nueva Guinea , Rivas , Somoto
private
2002
Business, education, informatics, journalism, law, nursing, theology
Metropolitan University Universidad Metropolitana (UNIMET)
8
Managua
private
2002
Business, civil engineering, informatics, law
National Agrarian University Universidad Nacional Agraria (UNA)
12
Managua , Camoapa , Juigalpa
4110
public
1990
Agriculture, environmental science, forestry, rural development, veterinary medicine
Founded as the National Agricultural School in 1917. Converted to a faculty of UNAN Managua in 1980. Became the National Agrarian University in 1990.
National Autonomous University of Nicaragua-León Universidad Nacional Autónoma de Nicaragua-León (UNAN-León)
43
León , Jinotega , Somoto , Somotillo , San Carlos
19850
public
1812
Business, dentistry, education, engineering, informatics, law, medicine, nursing, natural sciences, veterinary medicine
The oldest university in Nicaragua and the second oldest in Central America. The last university founded by Spain in its American colonies.
National Autonomous University of Nicaragua Universidad Nacional Autónoma de Nicaragua-Managua (UNAN-Managua)
87
Managua , Estelí , Matagalpa , Jinotepe , Juigalpa
33629
public
1969
Architecture, business, dance, education, engineering, health, humanities, informatics, languages, law, science
The Managua campus of UNAN opened in 1969. Since 1982, UNAN-Managua and UNAN-León operates as separate entities.
National University of Engineering Universidad Nacional de Ingeniería (UNI)
12
Managua , Estelí
12261
public
1983
Architecture, engineering
Nicaraguan Technological University Universidad Tecnológica Nicaragüense (UTN)
21
Managua , León
private
1997
Business, engineering, informatics
Nicaraguan University of Science and Technology Universidad Nicaragüense de Ciencia y Tecnología (UCYT)
17
Managua
private
2002
Business, informatics, law, psychology
Paulo Freire University Universidad Paulo Freire (UPF)
13
Managua , Diriamba , Río San Juan , Matagalpa
private
2002
Business, education, health sciences, law, social studies
Polytechnic University of Nicaragua Universidad Politécnica de Nicaragua (UPOLI)
24
Managua , Boaco , Estelí , Rivas
9463
private, non-profit
1967
Business, design, informatics, law, nursing, theology
Founded by the Nicaraguan Baptist Convention.
Popular University of Nicaragua Universidad Popular de Nicaragua (UPONIC)
16
Managua , Matagalpa , Masaya , Granada , Juigalpa , Estelí , Chinandega
private
1992
Business, education, engineering, informatics, law
Ruben Dario University Universidad Rubén Darío (URD)
3
Diriamba , Managua
1992
Business, informatics, law, pharmacology, psychology
Spanish-American University Universidad Hispanoamericana (UHISPAM)
13
Managua
private
1999
Business, informatics, journalism, law, pharmacology, psychology
Technical University of Commerce Universidad Técnica de Comercio (UTC)
12
Managua
private
2001
Business, informatics
Founded in 1966 as the Polytechnic School of Commerce.
Thomas More Universitas Universidad Thomas More (UTM)
9
Managua
private
2000
Business
University of Administration, Commerce and Customs Universidad de Administración, Comercio y Aduana (UNACAD)
1
Managua , Somoto , Chinandega , Rivas , Bluefields
private
2003
Business, law
University of Chinandega Universidad de Chinandega (UACH)
10
Chinandega
private
1997
Business, engineering, law
University of Commercial Sciences Universidad de Ciencias Comerciales (UCC)
26
Managua , León
private
1997
Architecture, business, design, informatics, veterinary medicine
Founded as the Institute of Commercial Sciences in 1964. Renamed as the Center of Commercial Sciences in 1976, and the University of Commercial Sciences in 1990. Accredited as a university in 1997.[18]
University of Health and Renewable Energy Universidad de Ciencias de la Salud y Energía Renovables (UCSER)
3
Somoto
Pharmacology, renewable energy
University of Humanistic Studies Universidad de Estudios Humanísticos (UNEH)
3
Managua , Jinotepe , Masaya , Juigalpa , Mateare , Rivas
2008
Business, construction engineering, informatics, journalism, law, pharmacology, psychology
University of Managua Universidad de Managua (UdeM)
10
Managua , León
private
1998
Business, informatics, journalism, law
University of Medical Sciences Universidad de Ciencias Médicas (UCM)
2
Managua
2006
Dentistry, medicine, nutrition, pharmacology
University of Northern Nicaragua Universidad del Norte de Nicaragua (UNN)
17
Jinotega , Matagalpa , Estelí , Ocotal , Somoto , Jalapa , Sébaco
1997
Agricultural engineering, business, informatics, law, psychology, sociology
University of Oriental Medicine Japan-Nicaragua Universidad de Medicina Oriental Japón-Nicaragua (UMO-JN)
1
Managua
private, non-profit
2003
Oriental medicine
Formerly the Instituto de Estudios Superiores de Medicina Oriental Japón-Nicaragua (IESMO). The first university in Latin America dedicated to train professionals in oriental medicine.[19]
University of St. Thomas Universidad Santo Tomas de Oriente y Mediodía (USTOM)
6
Granada
private
2003
Business, law
University of Technology and Commerce Universidad de Tecnología y Comercio (UNITEC)
7
Managua
private
2005
Business, informatics
University of the Americas Universidad de las Américas (ULAM)
7
Managua
private
1998
Business, law
University of the Autonomous Regions of the Nicaraguan Caribbean Coast Universidad de las Regiones Autónomas de la Costa Caribe Nicaragüense (URACCAN)
38
Bilwi , Siuna , Bluefields , Nueva Guinea
4438
1992
Agriculture, business, education, fisheries science, forestry
University of Pacific Universidad del Pacífico (UNIP)
4
Managua
private
2012
Business, informatics, law
University of the Valley Universidad del Valle (UNIVALLE)
7
Managua
private
1999
Architecture, business, design, law
Walter Mendoza Martínez Police Academy Academia de Policía Walter Mendoza Martínez (ACAPOL)
2
Managua
public
2000
Law
Founded in 1979; received university status in 2000.
Western University Universidad de Occidente (UDO)
20
León , Managua , Granada
1994
Business, engineering, law, nursing, pharmacology
See also
References
Sovereign states Dependencies and other territories
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