Overview
Established in 1965, the Universidad Católica Santa María La Antigua (Santa María La Antigua Catholic University) is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Panama City (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Panama. This institution also has branch campuses in Chiriquí, Azuero, Colón and Santiago. Officially recognized by the Consejo Nacional de Evaluacion y Acreditacion Universitaria de Panama (National Council of University Assessment and Accreditation of Panama), Universidad Católica Santa María La Antigua (USMA) is a small-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 4,000-4,999 students) coeducational Panamanian higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Catholic religion. Universidad Católica Santa María La Antigua (USMA) 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 59-year-old Panamanian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. USMA also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.
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| Name (English) | Santa María La Antigua Catholic University  |
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| Name | Santa María La Antigua Catholic University |
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| Address | Avenida Ricardo J. Alfaro s/n Panama City 0819-08550 Panama Panama |
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+507 230 8200 |
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+507 230 3593 |
| Other locations | Chiriquí, Azuero, Colón and Santiago |
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