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Universidad de La Habana

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Overview

Founded in 1728, the Universidad de La Habana (University of Havana) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Havana (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), La Habana. Officially recognized by the Ministerio de Educación Superior, Cuba (Ministry of Higher Education of Cuba), Universidad de La Habana (UH) is a large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 15,000-19,999 students) coeducational Cuban higher education institution. Universidad de La Habana (UH) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 296-year-old Cuban higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UH 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

Universidad de La Habana's Control Typepublic

Entity

Universidad de La Habana's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Universidad de La Habana' Size by Total Enrollmentlarge-sized

Selectivity

Universidad de La Habana's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratenot reported

University Identity

Name
Name (English) University of Havana
Acronym UH
Founded 1728
Colours Red and white
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University Location

Address San Lázaro esq. L. Vedado / Plaza Revolución
Havana
10400 La Habana
Cuba
Universidad de La Habana's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
Universidad de La Habana Phone Number +53 (7) 878 3231
Universidad de La Habana Fax Number +53 (7) 335 774

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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 de La Habana'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 de La Habana'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 de La Habana'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 de La Habana.

Universidad de La Habana: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

Undergraduate Postgraduate
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Admissions

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 Information

uniRank publishes below some basic Universidad de La Habana's admission information.

Universidad de La Habana's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


Universidad de La Habana's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Has Universidad de La Habana a selective admission policy? Yes, based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Universidad de La Habana's acceptance rate range is not reported.


Universidad de La Habana's International Students Admission International Students Admission

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

University of Havana has more than 600 international students.

Universidad de La Habana's Admission Office Admission Office

San Lázaro esq. L. Vedado / Plaza Revolución
Havana 10400
(7) 870 4667
(7) 879 1280

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Size and Profile

Introduction

University size and profile can be important factors to consider when choosing a university. Here are some potential reasons why University size and profile can affect students when choosing a university.


Size and Profile

uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for Universidad de La Habana.

Universidad de La Habana's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Universidad de La Habana has an enrollment range of 15,000-19,999 students making it a large-sized institution.


Universidad de La Habana's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

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


Universidad de La Habana's Control Type Control Type

Universidad de La Habana is a public higher education institution.


Universidad de La Habana's Entity Type Entity Type

Universidad de La Habana is a non-profit higher education institution.


Universidad de La Habana's Campus Setting Campus Setting

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


Universidad de La Habana's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.


Religious Affiliation

Universidad de La Habana does not have any religious 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 de La Habana's main facilities:


Universidad de La Habana's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library.


Universidad de La Habana's Housing University Housing

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


Universidad de La Habana'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 de La Habana's main services:


Universidad de La Habana's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Not reported

Universidad de La Habana's Study Abroad Study Abroad

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

Universidad de La Habana's Distance Learning Distance Learning

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


Universidad de La Habana's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

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

Universidad de La Habana'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.


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 de La Habana's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Universidad de La Habana is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Ministerio de Educación Superior, Cuba

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1976


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Universidad de La Habana's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • Asociación Universitaria Iberoamericana de Postgrado (AUIP)
  • Consejo de Evaluación y Acreditación Internacional (CEAI)


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Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

University memberships and affiliations to external organizations can be important for several reasons... read our article about university affiliations and memberships to learn more.


Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Universidad de La Habana's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • Unión de Universidades de América Latina y el Caribe (UDUAL)
  • Asociación Universitaria Iberoamericana de Postgrado (AUIP)

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

uniRank shows a structural diagram of the first-level academic divisions of the Universidad de La Habana '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

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Facebook Facebook

Universidad de La Habana's Facebook page Universidad de La Habana's official Facebook page

Twitter X (Twitter)

Universidad de La Habana's X (formerly Twitter) page Universidad de La Habana's official Twitter page

YouTube YouTube

Universidad de La Habana's YouTube channel Universidad de La Habana's official YouTube channel

Instagram Instagram

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LinkedIn LinkedIn

Universidad de La Habana's main LinkedIn profile

TikTok TikTok

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Free Online Courses

Open Education Global Open Education Global

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