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University of the East

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world rank  6381

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Overview

Founded in 1947, the Universidad de Oriente (University of the East) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the medium city of Santiago de Cuba (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Ministerio de Educación Superior, Cuba (Ministry of Higher Education of Cuba), Universidad de Oriente (UO) is a large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 15,000-19,999 students) coeducational Cuban higher education institution. Universidad de Oriente (UO) 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. This 77-year-old Cuban higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. UO also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

University of the East's Control Typepublic

Entity

University of the East's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

University of the East' Size by Total Enrollmentlarge-sized

Selectivity

University of the East's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratenot reported

University Profile

Name (English)
Name University of the East
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Campus Location

Address Avenida Patricio Lumumba s/n
Santiago de Cuba
90500 Santiago de Cuba
Cuba
University of the East Phone Number +53 (22) 633 011
University of the East Fax Number +53 (22) 632 689

University of the East's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View

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 University of the East'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 University of the East's academic range and degree level offering.




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Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

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You can also explore our new A-Z Guide to 8,100 University Programs, Courses and Degrees to learn more about study outlines and typical duration, tuition ranges, career prospects, salary expectations of each course/program/degree.

Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees represent the cost that a student is billed by a university for one academic year of full-time study. Check out our guide article on tuition fees and financial aid options to gain further insights.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This University of the East'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 University of the East.

University of the East: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

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Admission Info

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 Policy

uniRank publishes below some basic University of the East's admission information.

University of the East's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


University of the East's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Has University of the East a selective admission policy? Yes, based on entrance examinations.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

University of the East's acceptance rate range is not reported.


University of the East's International Students Admission International Students Admission

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


University of the East's Admission Office Admission Office






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Profile and Size

Introduction

When deciding on a university or evaluating its worth, university size and profile hold significance. Here are potential reasons why university size and profile can influence students' choices.


Profile and Size

uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for University of the East.

University of the East's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

University of the East has an enrollment range of 15,000-19,999 students making it a large-sized institution.


University of the East's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution has a range of 1,500-1,999 academic employees (Faculty).


University of the East's Control Type Control Type

University of the East is a public higher education institution.


University of the East's Entity Type Entity Type

University of the East is a non-profit higher education institution.


University of the East's Campus Setting Campus Setting

Not reported


University of the East's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Continuous type of academic calendar.


Religious Affiliation

University of the East does not have any religious affiliation.


Facilities and Services

Introduction

Curious about the most prevalent university facilities and services? Delve into our two guide articles on University Facilities and University Services for more insights.


University Facilities

uniRank provides below an overview of University of the East's main facilities:


University of the East's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library.


University of the East's Housing University Housing

Not reported


University of the East'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 University of the East's main services:


University of the East's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Not reported

University of the East's Study Abroad Study Abroad

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

University of the East's Distance Learning Distance Learning

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


University of the East's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported

University of the East's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


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Accreditation and Recognition

Introduction

Various countries have diverse types of legal recognition and quality assessment for higher education institutions, depending on their legal and higher education systems... explore our article on university accreditation and recognition for further information.


University of the East's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Accreditation or Recognition

University of the East is legally recognized and/or accredited by: Ministerio de Educación Superior, Cuba


Programmatic or Specialized Accreditations

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Affiliations and Memberships

Introduction

University affiliations and memberships with external organizations can hold significance for various reasons... explore our article on university affiliations and memberships for further insights.


Affiliations and Memberships

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Academic Divisions

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of disciplines and fields of study 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 Divisions

uniRank shows a diagram of the first-level academic divisions of the University of the East '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

uniRank publishes brief reviews, rankings and metrics of some University of the East's social media channels as a starting point for comparison and an additional selection tool for potential applicants.


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University of the East's Facebook page University of the East's official Facebook page

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University of the East's Twitter page University of the East's official Twitter page

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University of the East's YouTube channel University of the East's official YouTube channel

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University of the East's Instagram page University of the East's official Instagram channel

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University of the East's main LinkedIn profile

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Free Online Courses

Open Education Global Open Education Global

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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