Overview
Established in 1966, the Universidad Mariano Gálvez de Guatemala (Mariano Galvez University of Guatemala) is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Guatemala City (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Guatemala. This institution also has branch campuses in Alta Verapaz, Baja Verapaz, Chimaltenango, El Progreso, Escuintla, Huehuetenango, Izabal, Jalapa, Jutiapa, Petén, Quetzaltenango, Quiché, Retalhuleu, Sacatepéquez, San Marcos, Santa Rosa, Sololá, Suchítepequez, Totonicapan and Zacapa. Officially recognized by the Consejo de la Enseñanza Privada Superior, Guatemala (Council of Private Higher Education), Universidad Mariano Gálvez de Guatemala (UMG) is a very large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: over-50,000 students) coeducational Guatemalan higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Evangelical religion. Universidad Mariano Gálvez de Guatemala (UMG) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 58-year-old Guatemalan higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 60-69% making this Guatemalan higher education organization a moderately selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. UMG also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, as well as administrative services.
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University Identity
| Name | Universidad Mariano Gálvez de Guatemala  |
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| Name (English) | Mariano Galvez University of Guatemala |
| Acronym | UMG |
| Founded | 1966 |
| Motto | Conoceréis la Verdad, y la Verdad os hará Libres |
| Colours | Red and blue |
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University Location
| Address | 3a. Avenida 9-00, Zona 2 Interior Finca El Zapote Guatemala City 01002 Guatemala Guatemala |
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+502 2411 1800 |
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+502 2411 1768 |
| Other locations | Alta Verapaz, Baja Verapaz, Chimaltenango, El Progreso, Escuintla, Huehuetenango, Izabal, Jalapa, Jutiapa, Petén, Quetzaltenango, Quiché, Retalhuleu, Sacatepéquez, San Marcos, Santa Rosa, Sololá, Suchítepequez, Totonicapan and Zacapa |
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