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Universidad de San Carlos de Guatemala

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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

Universidad de San Carlos de Guatemala's Control Typepublic

Entity

Universidad de San Carlos de Guatemala's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Universidad de San Carlos de Guatemala' Size by Total Enrollmentvery large-sized

Selectivity

Universidad de San Carlos de Guatemala's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratenot reported

University Identity

Name
Name (English) University of San Carlos of Guatemala
Acronym USAC
Founded 1676
Motto Id y enseñad a todos
Go and teach everybody
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University Location

Address Ciudad Universitaria, Zona 12
Guatemala City
01012 Guatemala
Guatemala
Universidad de San Carlos de Guatemala's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
Universidad de San Carlos de Guatemala Phone Number +502 2418 8000
Universidad de San Carlos de 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 Universidad de San Carlos de 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 Universidad de San Carlos de Guatemala'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 San Carlos de 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 Universidad de San Carlos de Guatemala.

Universidad de San Carlos de Guatemala: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

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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 San Carlos de Guatemala's admission information.

Universidad de San Carlos de Guatemala's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


Universidad de San Carlos de Guatemala's Admission Selection Admission Selection

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


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Universidad de San Carlos de Guatemala's acceptance rate range is not reported.


Universidad de San Carlos de Guatemala's International Students Admission International Students Admission

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


Universidad de San Carlos de Guatemala's Admission Office Admission Office






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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 San Carlos de Guatemala.

Universidad de San Carlos de Guatemala's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

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


Universidad de San Carlos de Guatemala's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

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Universidad de San Carlos de Guatemala's Control Type Control Type

Universidad de San Carlos de Guatemala is a public higher education institution.


Universidad de San Carlos de Guatemala's Entity Type Entity Type

Universidad de San Carlos de Guatemala is a non-profit higher education institution.


Universidad de San Carlos de Guatemala's Campus Setting Campus Setting

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


Universidad de San Carlos de Guatemala's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.


Religious Affiliation

Universidad de San Carlos de Guatemala 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 San Carlos de Guatemala's main facilities:


Universidad de San Carlos de Guatemala's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library. Visit Universidad de San Carlos de Guatemala's Library


Universidad de San Carlos de Guatemala's Housing University Housing

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Universidad de San Carlos de 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 Universidad de San Carlos de Guatemala's main services:


Universidad de San Carlos de 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.

Universidad de San Carlos de Guatemala's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Not reported

Universidad de San Carlos de Guatemala's Distance Learning Distance Learning

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Universidad de San Carlos de Guatemala's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported

Universidad de San Carlos de Guatemala's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


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

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


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

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Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

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Affiliations and Memberships

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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 San Carlos de Guatemala 's organizational structure; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.


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Social Media

Introduction

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Social Media

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Free Online Courses

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