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Universidad Católica Boliviana

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world rank  3333

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Overview

Established in 1966, the Universidad Católica Boliviana (Bolivian Catholic University) is a private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of La Paz (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants). This institution also has branch campuses in Cochabamba, Santa Cruz de la Sierra and Tarija. Officially recognized by the Ministerio de Educación, Bolivia (Ministry of Education of Bolivia), Universidad Católica Boliviana (UCB) is a coeducational Bolivian higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Catholic religion. Universidad Católica Boliviana (UCB) 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. The acceptance rate range is 100% making this Bolivian higher education organization a non-selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. UCB also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

Universidad Católica Boliviana's Control Typeprivate

Entity

Universidad Católica Boliviana's Entity Typenot reported

Size

Universidad Católica Boliviana' Size by Total Enrollmentnot reported

Selectivity

Universidad Católica Boliviana's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratenon-selective

University Identity

Name
Name (English) Bolivian Catholic University
Acronym UCB
Founded 1966
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University Location

Address Avenida 14 de Septiembre No. 4807, Obrajes
La Paz
La Paz
Bolivia
Universidad Católica Boliviana's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
Universidad Católica Boliviana Phone Number +591 (2) 278 3148
Universidad Católica Boliviana Fax Number +591 (2) 278 6749
Other locations Cochabamba, Santa Cruz de la Sierra and Tarija

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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 Católica Boliviana'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 Católica Boliviana'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 Católica Boliviana'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 Católica Boliviana.

Universidad Católica Boliviana: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

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Admissions

Introduction

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Admission Information

uniRank publishes below some basic Universidad Católica Boliviana's admission information.

Universidad Católica Boliviana's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


Universidad Católica Boliviana's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Has Universidad Católica Boliviana a selective admission policy? None, open admission policy.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Universidad Católica Boliviana's acceptance rate range is 100% making this institution a non-selective higher education institution.


Universidad Católica Boliviana's International Students Admission International Students Admission

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


Universidad Católica Boliviana's Admission Office Admission Office

Avenida 14 de Septiembre 4807
La Paz
(2) 278 2222


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Size and Profile

Introduction

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Size and Profile

uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for Universidad Católica Boliviana.

Universidad Católica Boliviana's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

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Universidad Católica Boliviana's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

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Universidad Católica Boliviana's Control Type Control Type

Universidad Católica Boliviana is a private higher education institution.


Universidad Católica Boliviana's Entity Type Entity Type

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Universidad Católica Boliviana's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a Urban setting.


Universidad Católica Boliviana's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.


Universidad Católica Boliviana is Christian-Catholic Religious Affiliation

Universidad Católica Boliviana has a Christian-Catholic 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 Católica Boliviana's main facilities:


Universidad Católica Boliviana's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library.


Universidad Católica Boliviana's Housing University Housing

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Universidad Católica Boliviana'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 Católica Boliviana's main services:


Universidad Católica Boliviana's Financial Aid Financial Aid

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Universidad Católica Boliviana's Study Abroad Study Abroad

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

Universidad Católica Boliviana's Distance Learning Distance Learning

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Universidad Católica Boliviana's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

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Universidad Católica Boliviana's Career Services Career Services

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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 Católica Boliviana's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Universidad Católica Boliviana is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Ministerio de Educación, Bolivia

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1966


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

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Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

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Affiliations and Memberships

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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

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Social Media

Introduction

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Social Media

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