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Universidad Nacional Autónoma de Nicaragua, León

country rank  7
world rank  5363

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Overview

Founded in 1812, the Universidad Nacional Autónoma de Nicaragua, León (National Autonomous University of Nicaragua, León) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the small city of León (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Leon. This institution also has branch campuses in Somoto, Somotillo, Jinotega and San Carlos and Río San Juan. Officially recognized by the Consejo Nacional de Universidades, Nicaragua (National Council of Universities of Nicaragua), Universidad Nacional Autónoma de Nicaragua, León (UNAN-León) is a very large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 45,000-49,999 students) coeducational Nicaraguan higher education institution. Universidad Nacional Autónoma de Nicaragua, León (UNAN-León) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 212-year-old Nicaraguan higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 80-89% making this Nicaraguan higher education organization a least selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UNAN-León also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

Universidad Nacional Autónoma de Nicaragua, León's Control Typepublic

Entity

Universidad Nacional Autónoma de Nicaragua, León's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Universidad Nacional Autónoma de Nicaragua, León' Size by Total Enrollmentvery large-sized

Selectivity

Universidad Nacional Autónoma de Nicaragua, León's Selectivity by Acceptance Rateleast selective

University Identity

Name
Name (English) National Autonomous University of Nicaragua, León
Acronym UNAN-León
Founded 1812
Motto ¡A la Libertad por la Universidad!
To Freedom for the University!
Colours Red, yellow and blue
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University Location

Address Costado norte Iglesia la Merced, Edificio Central UNAN León
León
21000 Leon
Nicaragua
Universidad Nacional Autónoma de Nicaragua, León's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
Universidad Nacional Autónoma de Nicaragua, León Phone Number +505 2311 5013
Universidad Nacional Autónoma de Nicaragua, León Fax Number +505 2311 5091
Other locations Somoto, Somotillo, Jinotega and San Carlos and Río San Juan

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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between comprehensive/generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.


Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following Universidad Nacional Autónoma de Nicaragua, León's Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Universidad Nacional Autónoma de Nicaragua, León's academic range and degree level offering.




Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees refers to the amount of money that a student is charged by a University for one academic year of full-time study. Read our guide article about tuition fees and financial aid options to learn more.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Universidad Nacional Autónoma de Nicaragua, León's Tuition Fees Range Matrix is divided into 2 types of students, local and international students, and 2 degree levels, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, and aims to help students to have an approximate idea of the yearly tuition range they might expect to pay at Universidad Nacional Autónoma de Nicaragua, León.

Universidad Nacional Autónoma de Nicaragua, León: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

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Admissions

Introduction

Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our "Introduction to University Admissions" article to learn more.


Admission Information

uniRank publishes below some basic Universidad Nacional Autónoma de Nicaragua, León's admission information.

Universidad Nacional Autónoma de Nicaragua, León's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


Universidad Nacional Autónoma de Nicaragua, León's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Has Universidad Nacional Autónoma de Nicaragua, León a selective admission policy? Yes, based on students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Universidad Nacional Autónoma de Nicaragua, León's acceptance rate range is 80-89% making this institution a least selective higher education institution.


Universidad Nacional Autónoma de Nicaragua, León's International Students Admission International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.


Universidad Nacional Autónoma de Nicaragua, León's Admission Office Admission Office

Edificio Central UNAN León
León 21000
2311 2614


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Size and Profile

Introduction

University size and profile can be important factors to consider when choosing a university. Here are some potential reasons why University size and profile can affect students when choosing a university.


Size and Profile

uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for Universidad Nacional Autónoma de Nicaragua, León.

Universidad Nacional Autónoma de Nicaragua, León's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Universidad Nacional Autónoma de Nicaragua, León has an enrollment range of 45,000-49,999 students making it a very large-sized institution.


Universidad Nacional Autónoma de Nicaragua, León's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

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Universidad Nacional Autónoma de Nicaragua, León's Control Type Control Type

Universidad Nacional Autónoma de Nicaragua, León is a public higher education institution.


Universidad Nacional Autónoma de Nicaragua, León's Entity Type Entity Type

Universidad Nacional Autónoma de Nicaragua, León is a non-profit higher education institution.


Universidad Nacional Autónoma de Nicaragua, León's Campus Setting Campus Setting

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Universidad Nacional Autónoma de Nicaragua, León's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.


Religious Affiliation

Universidad Nacional Autónoma de Nicaragua, León does not have any religious affiliation.


Facilities and Services

Introduction

What are the most common University facilities and services? Read our two guide articles about University Facilities and University Services to learn more.


University Facilities

uniRank provides below an overview of Universidad Nacional Autónoma de Nicaragua, León's main facilities:


Universidad Nacional Autónoma de Nicaragua, León's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library. Visit Universidad Nacional Autónoma de Nicaragua, León's Library


Universidad Nacional Autónoma de Nicaragua, León's Housing University Housing

This institution provides housing services such as on-campus residences or dormitories.


Universidad Nacional Autónoma de Nicaragua, León's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

This institution features sporting facilities and organizes sports activities for its students.



University Services

uniRank provides below an overview of Universidad Nacional Autónoma de Nicaragua, León's main services:


Universidad Nacional Autónoma de Nicaragua, León's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Not reported

Universidad Nacional Autónoma de Nicaragua, León's Study Abroad Study Abroad

This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.

Universidad Nacional Autónoma de Nicaragua, León's Distance Learning Distance Learning

This institution provides a distance learning mode for certain programs or courses.


Universidad Nacional Autónoma de Nicaragua, León's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

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Universidad Nacional Autónoma de Nicaragua, León's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

There are different types of legal recognition and quality assessment of higher education institutions around the world, depending on the country and its legal and higher education system... read our article about university accreditation and recognition to learn more.


Universidad Nacional Autónoma de Nicaragua, León's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Universidad Nacional Autónoma de Nicaragua, León is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Consejo Nacional de Universidades, Nicaragua


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Universidad Nacional Autónoma de Nicaragua, León's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • Certificación y Acreditación por el Consejo Nacional de Evaluación y Acreditación (CNEA)


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Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

University memberships and affiliations to external organizations can be important for several reasons... read our article about university affiliations and memberships to learn more.


Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Universidad Nacional Autónoma de Nicaragua, León's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • Consejo Nacional de Universidades (CNU)
  • Consejo Nacional de Evaluación y Acreditación (CNEA)
  • Consejo Superior de Universidades de Centroamérica (CSUCA)
  • UNIVERSIA
  • Grupo de Universidades Iberoamericanas

Academic Structure

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of fields of study and disciplines a University focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer academic divisions and a simplified organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.


Academic Structure

uniRank shows a structural diagram of the first-level academic divisions of the Universidad Nacional Autónoma de Nicaragua, León 's organizational structure; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.


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Social Media

Introduction

Social media can be a powerful tool for Universities to communicate with current students, alumni, faculty, staff and the wider community. But how can social media be important for prospective students? Read our article about the importance of Social Media for universities and prospective students to learn more.


Social Media

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Universidad Nacional Autónoma de Nicaragua, León's Facebook page Universidad Nacional Autónoma de Nicaragua, León's official Facebook page

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Universidad Nacional Autónoma de Nicaragua, León's X (formerly Twitter) page Universidad Nacional Autónoma de Nicaragua, León's official Twitter page

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LinkedIn LinkedIn

Universidad Nacional Autónoma de Nicaragua, León's main LinkedIn profile

TikTok TikTok

Universidad Nacional Autónoma de Nicaragua, León's official TikTok channel

Free Online Courses

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