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Universidad Centroamericana José Simeón Cañas

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Overview

Established in 1965, the Universidad Centroamericana José Simeón Cañas (José Simeón Cañas Central American University) is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of San Salvador (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Ministerio de Educación, República de El Salvador (Ministry of Education of El Salvador), Universidad Centroamericana José Simeón Cañas (UCA) is a medium-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 9,000-9,999 students) coeducational Salvadoran higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Catholic religion. Universidad Centroamericana José Simeón Cañas (UCA) 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 Salvadoran higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. UCA 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, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

Universidad Centroamericana José Simeón Cañas's Control Typeprivate

Entity

Universidad Centroamericana José Simeón Cañas's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Universidad Centroamericana José Simeón Cañas' Size by Total Enrollmentmedium-sized

Selectivity

Universidad Centroamericana José Simeón Cañas's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratenot reported

University Identity

Name
Name (English) José Simeón Cañas Central American University
Acronym UCA
Founded 1965
Motto Universidad para el cambio social
University for Social Change
Colours Black, white and blue
Mascot Owl
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University Location

Address Boulevard Los Próceres Colonia Jardines de Guadalupe, Apartado Postal 01-168
San Salvador
01-168 San Salvador
El Salvador
Universidad Centroamericana José Simeón Cañas's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
Universidad Centroamericana José Simeón Cañas Phone Number +503 2210 6600
Universidad Centroamericana José Simeón Cañas Fax Number +503 2210 6655

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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 Centroamericana José Simeón Cañas'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 Centroamericana José Simeón Cañas'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 Centroamericana José Simeón Cañas'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 Centroamericana José Simeón Cañas.

Universidad Centroamericana José Simeón Cañas: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students
0-999 US$
(0-910 Euro)
0-999 US$
(0-910 Euro)
International
students
0-999 US$
(0-910 Euro)
0-999 US$
(0-910 Euro)

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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

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Universidad Centroamericana José Simeón Cañas's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


Universidad Centroamericana José Simeón Cañas's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Has Universidad Centroamericana José Simeón Cañas a selective admission policy? Yes, based on entrance examinations.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Universidad Centroamericana José Simeón Cañas's acceptance rate range is not reported.


Universidad Centroamericana José Simeón Cañas's International Students Admission International Students Admission

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


Universidad Centroamericana José Simeón Cañas's Admission Office Admission Office

UCA, Bulevar Los Proceres
San Salvador
2210 6644


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Size and Profile

Introduction

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Size and Profile

uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for Universidad Centroamericana José Simeón Cañas.

Universidad Centroamericana José Simeón Cañas's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Universidad Centroamericana José Simeón Cañas has an enrollment range of 9,000-9,999 students making it a medium-sized institution.


Universidad Centroamericana José Simeón Cañas's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution has a range of 1,000-1,499 academic employees (Faculty).


Universidad Centroamericana José Simeón Cañas's Control Type Control Type

Universidad Centroamericana José Simeón Cañas is a private higher education institution.


Universidad Centroamericana José Simeón Cañas's Entity Type Entity Type

Universidad Centroamericana José Simeón Cañas is a non-profit higher education institution.


Universidad Centroamericana José Simeón Cañas's Campus Setting Campus Setting

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


Universidad Centroamericana José Simeón Cañas's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.


Universidad Centroamericana José Simeón Cañas is Christian-Catholic Religious Affiliation

Universidad Centroamericana José Simeón Cañas has a Christian-Catholic affiliation (Jesuit - www.jesuit.org).


Facilities and Services

Introduction

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University Facilities

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Universidad Centroamericana José Simeón Cañas's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library. Visit Universidad Centroamericana José Simeón Cañas's Library


Universidad Centroamericana José Simeón Cañas's Housing University Housing

Not reported


Universidad Centroamericana José Simeón Cañas'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 Centroamericana José Simeón Cañas's main services:


Universidad Centroamericana José Simeón Cañas'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.

Universidad Centroamericana José Simeón Cañas's Study Abroad Study Abroad

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

Universidad Centroamericana José Simeón Cañas's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Not reported


Universidad Centroamericana José Simeón Cañas's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

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

Universidad Centroamericana José Simeón Cañas'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 Centroamericana José Simeón Cañas's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Universidad Centroamericana José Simeón Cañas is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Ministerio de Educación, República de El Salvador

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

2007


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

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Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

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Affiliations and Memberships

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

  • Asociación de Universidades Confiadas a la Compañía de Jesús en América Latina (AUSJAL)
  • Asociación Universitaria Iberoamericana de Postgrado (AUIP)
  • Red de Observatorios de Buenas Prácticas en Dirección Estratégica en América Latina y Europa

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

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Social Media

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Social Media

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