Founded in 1966, the Universidad del Valle de Guatemala (University of the Valley 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. Officially recognized by the Consejo de la Enseñanza Privada Superior, Guatemala (Council of Private Higher Education), Universidad del Valle de Guatemala (UVG) is a small-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 3,000-3,999 students) coeducational Guatemalan higher education institution. Universidad del Valle de Guatemala (UVG) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees and master's 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. The acceptance rate range is 70-79% making this Guatemalan higher education organization a moderately selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UVG also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.
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private
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non-profit
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small-sized
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moderately selective
Name | Universidad del Valle de Guatemala |
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Name (English) | University of the Valley of Guatemala |
Acronym | UVG |
Founded | 1966 |
Motto | Excelencia que trasciende Excellence that transcends |
Colours | Green |
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Address | 18 Avenida 11-95, Zona 15, Vista Hermosa III Guatemala City 01015 Guatemala Guatemala |
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+502 2364 0336 | |
+502 2364 0212 |
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The following Universidad del Valle de Guatemala'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 del Valle de Guatemala's academic range and degree level offering.
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Local students |
2,500-4,999 US$ (2,280-4,555 Euro) |
12,500-14,999 US$ (11,390-13,670 Euro) |
International students |
2,500-4,999 US$ (2,280-4,555 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 del Valle de Guatemala's admission information.
This institution admits Men and Women (coed).
Has Universidad del Valle de Guatemala a selective admission policy? Yes, based on entrance examinations.
Universidad del Valle de Guatemala's acceptance rate range is 70-79% making this institution a moderately 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 del Valle de Guatemala.
Universidad del Valle de Guatemala has an enrollment range of 3,000-3,999 students making it a small-sized institution.
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Universidad del Valle de Guatemala is a private higher education institution.
Universidad del Valle de Guatemala 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 del Valle de Guatemala does not have any religious affiliation.
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uniRank provides below an overview of Universidad del Valle de Guatemala's main facilities:
This institution has a physical Library.
This institution provides housing services such as on-campus residences or dormitories.
This institution features sporting facilities and organizes sports activities for its students.
uniRank provides below an overview of Universidad del Valle de Guatemala'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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Universidad del Valle de Guatemala is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Consejo de la Enseñanza Privada Superior, Guatemala
Year of first Recognition or Accreditation
1966
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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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