Founded in 1990, the Universidad Central, Bolivia (Central University, Bolivia) is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Cochabamba (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants). This institution also has a branch campus in La Paz and Santa Cruz de la Sierra. Officially recognized by the Ministerio de Educación, Bolivia (Ministry of Education of Bolivia), Universidad Central, Bolivia (UNICEN) is a medium-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 8,000-8,999 students) coeducational Bolivian higher education institution. Universidad Central, Bolivia (UNICEN) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. The acceptance rate range is 100% making this Bolivian higher education organization a non-selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UNICEN also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.
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private
Entity
non-profit
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medium-sized
Selectivity
non-selective
Name | Universidad Central, Bolivia |
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Name (English) | Central University, Bolivia |
Acronym | UNICEN |
Founded | 1990 |
Motto | La ciencia libera al hombre Sciencie frees man |
Colours | Orange, blue and white |
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Address | Calle Santivañez No. 240 Cochabamba Cochabamba Bolivia |
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+591 (4) 425 2987 | |
+591 (4) 254 613 | |
Other locations | La Paz and Santa Cruz de la Sierra |
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The following Universidad Central, Bolivia'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 Central, Bolivia's academic range and degree level offering.
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Local students |
1,000-2,499 US$ (910-2,280 Euro) |
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International students |
1,000-2,499 US$ (910-2,280 Euro) |
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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.
uniRank publishes below some basic Universidad Central, Bolivia's admission information.
This institution admits Men and Women (coed).
Has Universidad Central, Bolivia a selective admission policy? None, open admission policy.
Universidad Central, Bolivia's acceptance rate range is 100% making this institution a non-selective higher education institution.
International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.
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uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for Universidad Central, Bolivia.
Universidad Central, Bolivia has an enrollment range of 8,000-8,999 students making it a medium-sized institution.
This institution has a range of 600-699 academic employees (Faculty).
Universidad Central, Bolivia is a private higher education institution.
Universidad Central, Bolivia is a non-profit higher education institution.
This institution's main campus is located in a Urban setting.
This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.
Universidad Central, Bolivia does not have any religious affiliation.
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uniRank provides below an overview of Universidad Central, Bolivia's main facilities:
This institution has a physical Library.
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This institution features sporting facilities and organizes sports activities for its students.
uniRank provides below an overview of Universidad Central, Bolivia's main services:
This institution offers one or more of the following financial aid for eligible students: scholarships, grants, loans, tuition waivers, emergency financial aid etc.
This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.
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This institution offers students academic guidance and support to assist them in their academic pursuits.
This institution offers career counseling, career assessments, job and internship postings, career events, alumni networking or other career-related services to assist students transition successfully from academic life to professional life.
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Universidad Central, Bolivia is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Ministerio de Educación, Bolivia
Year of first Recognition or Accreditation
1990
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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.
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This higher education institution is not a member of the Open Education Global (OEGlobal) organization that is developing, implementing and supporting free open education and free online courses. View a list of Open Education Global members by country.
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