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National Autonomous University of Nicaragua, León

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world rank  5702

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Overview

Founded in 1812, the Universidad Nacional Autónoma de Nicaragua, León (National Autonomous University of Nicaragua, León) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of León (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Leon. This institution also has branch campuses in Somoto, Somotillo, Jinotega and San Carlos and Río San Juan. Officially recognized by the Consejo Nacional de Universidades, Nicaragua (National Council of Universities of Nicaragua), Universidad Nacional Autónoma de Nicaragua, León (UNAN-León) is a very large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 45,000-49,999 students) coeducational Nicaraguan higher education institution. Universidad Nacional Autónoma de Nicaragua, León (UNAN-León) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), 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 212-year-old Nicaraguan higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 80-89% making this Nicaraguan higher education organization a least selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UNAN-León also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

National Autonomous University of Nicaragua, León's Control Typepublic

Entity

National Autonomous University of Nicaragua, León's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

National Autonomous University of Nicaragua, León' Size by Total Enrollmentvery large-sized

Selectivity

National Autonomous University of Nicaragua, León's Selectivity by Acceptance Rateleast selective

University Profile

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Name National Autonomous University of Nicaragua, León
Colours Red, yellow and blue
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Campus Location

Address Costado norte Iglesia la Merced, Edificio Central UNAN León
León
21000 Leon
Nicaragua
National Autonomous University of Nicaragua, León Phone Number +505 2311 5013
National Autonomous University of Nicaragua, León Fax Number +505 2311 5091
Other locations Somoto, Somotillo, Jinotega and San Carlos and Río San Juan

National Autonomous University of Nicaragua, León'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 National Autonomous University of Nicaragua, León'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 National Autonomous University of Nicaragua, León's academic range and degree level offering.




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Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

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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 National Autonomous University of Nicaragua, León'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 National Autonomous University of Nicaragua, León.

National Autonomous University of Nicaragua, León: 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 National Autonomous University of Nicaragua, León's admission information.

National Autonomous University of Nicaragua, León's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


National Autonomous University of Nicaragua, León's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Has National Autonomous University of Nicaragua, León a selective admission policy? Yes, based on students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

National Autonomous University of Nicaragua, León's acceptance rate range is 80-89% making this institution a least selective higher education institution.


National Autonomous University of Nicaragua, León's International Students Admission International Students Admission

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


National Autonomous University of Nicaragua, León's Admission Office Admission Office

Edificio Central UNAN León
León 21000
2311 2614


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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 National Autonomous University of Nicaragua, León.

National Autonomous University of Nicaragua, León's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

National Autonomous University of Nicaragua, León has an enrollment range of 45,000-49,999 students making it a very large-sized institution.


National Autonomous University of Nicaragua, León's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution has a range of 500-599 academic employees (Faculty).


National Autonomous University of Nicaragua, León's Control Type Control Type

National Autonomous University of Nicaragua, León is a public higher education institution.


National Autonomous University of Nicaragua, León's Entity Type Entity Type

National Autonomous University of Nicaragua, León is a non-profit higher education institution.


National Autonomous University of Nicaragua, León's Campus Setting Campus Setting

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


National Autonomous University of Nicaragua, León's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Quarters type of academic calendar.


Religious Affiliation

National Autonomous University of Nicaragua, León does not have any religious affiliation.


Facilities and Services

Introduction

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University Facilities

uniRank provides below an overview of National Autonomous University of Nicaragua, León's main facilities:


National Autonomous University of Nicaragua, León's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library. Visit National Autonomous University of Nicaragua, León's Library

Universidad Nacional Autónoma de Nicaragua, León offers the following library services:

  • Number of physical branches of the Library and, if available, their names.
  • Number of books/physical volumes.
  • Number of physical media (CD, DVD, etc.).
  • Number of digital/electronic databases.
  • Number of librarians.
  • Number of full-time employees, including librarians.
  • Total annual library expenditure.

National Autonomous University of Nicaragua, León's Housing University Housing

This institution provides housing services such as on-campus residences or dormitories.

Universidad Nacional Autónoma de Nicaragua, León, provides housing options that include:

  • University Boarding School at the headquarters
  • CUR

National Autonomous University of Nicaragua, León's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

This institution features sporting facilities and organizes sports activities for its students.

Universidad Nacional Autónoma de Nicaragua, León provides a range of sport activities and facilities for its students:

  • Softball
  • Athletics
  • Basketball
  • Volleyball
  • Taekwondo
  • Football fields
  • Basketball court
  • Sports Center

University Services

uniRank provides below an overview of National Autonomous University of Nicaragua, León's main services:


National Autonomous University of Nicaragua, León's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Not reported

National Autonomous University of Nicaragua, León's Study Abroad Study Abroad

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

National Autonomous University of Nicaragua, León's Distance Learning Distance Learning

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


National Autonomous University of Nicaragua, León's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

This institution offers students academic guidance and support to assist them in their academic pursuits.

National Autonomous University of Nicaragua, León's Career Services Career Services

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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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.


National Autonomous University of Nicaragua, León's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Accreditation or Recognition

National Autonomous University of Nicaragua, León is legally recognized and/or accredited by: Consejo Nacional de Universidades, Nicaragua

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

2020


Programmatic or Specialized Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important National Autonomous University of Nicaragua, León's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • Consejo Nacional de Evaluación y Acreditación (CNEA)


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Affiliations and Memberships

Introduction

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Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important National Autonomous University of Nicaragua, León's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • Consejo Nacional de Universidades (CNU)
  • Consejo Nacional de Evaluación y Acreditación (CNEA)
  • Consejo Superior de Universidades de Centroamérica (CSUCA)
  • UNIVERSIA
  • Grupo de Universidades Iberoamericanas

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 National Autonomous University of Nicaragua, León 's organizational structure; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.


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Social Media

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Social Media

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Facebook Facebook

National Autonomous University of Nicaragua, León's Facebook page National Autonomous University of Nicaragua, León's official Facebook page

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LinkedIn LinkedIn

National Autonomous University of Nicaragua, León's main LinkedIn profile

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Free Online Courses

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