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University of San Carlos of Guatemala

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world rank  1137

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Overview

Founded in 1676, the Universidad de San Carlos de Guatemala (University of San Carlos of Guatemala) is a non-profit public 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 Ministerio de Educación, Guatemala (Ministry of Education of Guatemala), Universidad de San Carlos de Guatemala (USAC) is a very large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: over-50,000 students) coeducational Guatemalan higher education institution. Universidad de San Carlos de Guatemala (USAC) 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 348-year-old Guatemalan higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. USAC also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

University of San Carlos of Guatemala's Control Typepublic

Entity

University of San Carlos of Guatemala's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

University of San Carlos of Guatemala' Size by Total Enrollmentvery large-sized

Selectivity

University of San Carlos of Guatemala's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratenot reported

University Profile

Name (English)
Name University of San Carlos of Guatemala
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Campus Location

Address Ciudad Universitaria, Zona 12
Guatemala City
01012 Guatemala
Guatemala
University of San Carlos of Guatemala Phone Number +502 2418 8000
University of San Carlos of Guatemala Fax Number +502 2476 9724

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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 University of San Carlos of 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 University of San Carlos of Guatemala'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 San Carlos of Guatemala'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 San Carlos of Guatemala.

University of San Carlos of Guatemala: 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 San Carlos of Guatemala's admission information.

University of San Carlos of Guatemala's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


University of San Carlos of Guatemala's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Has University of San Carlos of Guatemala a selective admission policy? Yes, based on entrance examinations.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

University of San Carlos of Guatemala's acceptance rate range is not reported.


University of San Carlos of Guatemala's International Students Admission International Students Admission

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


University of San Carlos of Guatemala'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 San Carlos of Guatemala.

University of San Carlos of Guatemala's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

University of San Carlos of Guatemala has an enrollment range of over-50,000 students making it a very large-sized institution.


University of San Carlos of Guatemala's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

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University of San Carlos of Guatemala's Control Type Control Type

University of San Carlos of Guatemala is a public higher education institution.


University of San Carlos of Guatemala's Entity Type Entity Type

University of San Carlos of Guatemala is a non-profit higher education institution.


University of San Carlos of Guatemala's Campus Setting Campus Setting

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


University of San Carlos of Guatemala's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.


Religious Affiliation

University of San Carlos of Guatemala does not have any religious affiliation.


Facilities and Services

Introduction

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University Facilities

uniRank provides below an overview of University of San Carlos of Guatemala's main facilities:


University of San Carlos of Guatemala's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library. Visit University of San Carlos of Guatemala's Library


University of San Carlos of Guatemala's Housing University Housing

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University of San Carlos of Guatemala'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 San Carlos of Guatemala's main services:


University of San Carlos of Guatemala's Financial Aid Financial Aid

This institution offers one or more of the following financial aid for eligible students: scholarships, grants, loans, tuition waivers, emergency financial aid etc.

University of San Carlos of Guatemala's Study Abroad Study Abroad

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University of San Carlos of Guatemala's Distance Learning Distance Learning

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University of San Carlos of Guatemala's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

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University of San Carlos of Guatemala's Career Services Career Services

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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 San Carlos of Guatemala's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Accreditation or Recognition

University of San Carlos of Guatemala is legally recognized and/or accredited by: Ministerio de Educación, Guatemala


Programmatic or Specialized Accreditations

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Affiliations and Memberships

Introduction

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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

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Social Media

Introduction

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Social Media

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Free Online Courses

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