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Universidad del Valle de Guatemala

country rank  5
world rank  4730

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Overview

Founded in 1966, the Universidad del Valle de Guatemala (University of the Valley of Guatemala) is a non-profit private 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 Consejo de la Enseñanza Privada Superior, Guatemala (Council of Private Higher Education), Universidad del Valle de Guatemala (UVG) is a small-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 3,000-3,999 students) coeducational Guatemalan higher education institution. Universidad del Valle de Guatemala (UVG) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees and master's degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 58-year-old Guatemalan higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The acceptance rate range is 70-79% making this Guatemalan higher education organization a moderately selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UVG also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

Universidad del Valle de Guatemala's Control Typeprivate

Entity

Universidad del Valle de Guatemala's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Universidad del Valle de Guatemala' Size by Total Enrollmentsmall-sized

Selectivity

Universidad del Valle de Guatemala's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratemoderately selective

University Identity

Name
Name (English) University of the Valley of Guatemala
Acronym UVG
Founded 1966
Motto Excelencia que trasciende
Excellence that transcends
Colours Green
Video Presentation

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University Location

Address 18 Avenida 11-95, Zona 15, Vista Hermosa III
Guatemala City
01015 Guatemala
Guatemala
Universidad del Valle de Guatemala's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
Universidad del Valle de Guatemala Phone Number +502 2364 0336
Universidad del Valle de Guatemala Fax Number +502 2364 0212

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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 del Valle 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 del Valle 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 del Valle 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 del Valle de Guatemala.

Universidad del Valle de Guatemala: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students
2,500-4,999 US$
(2,280-4,555 Euro)
12,500-14,999 US$
(11,390-13,670 Euro)
International
students
2,500-4,999 US$
(2,280-4,555 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

uniRank publishes below some basic Universidad del Valle de Guatemala's admission information.

Universidad del Valle de Guatemala's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


Universidad del Valle de Guatemala's Admission Selection Admission Selection

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


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Universidad del Valle de Guatemala's acceptance rate range is 70-79% making this institution a moderately selective higher education institution.


Universidad del Valle de Guatemala's International Students Admission International Students Admission

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


Universidad del Valle de Guatemala's Admission Office Admission Office

18 Avenida 11-95, Zona 15, Vista Hermosa III
Guatemala City 01015
2364 0336


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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 del Valle de Guatemala.

Universidad del Valle de Guatemala's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Universidad del Valle de Guatemala has an enrollment range of 3,000-3,999 students making it a small-sized institution.


Universidad del Valle de Guatemala's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

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Universidad del Valle de Guatemala's Control Type Control Type

Universidad del Valle de Guatemala is a private higher education institution.


Universidad del Valle de Guatemala's Entity Type Entity Type

Universidad del Valle de Guatemala is a non-profit higher education institution.


Universidad del Valle de Guatemala's Campus Setting Campus Setting

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


Universidad del Valle de Guatemala's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.


Religious Affiliation

Universidad del Valle 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 del Valle de Guatemala's main facilities:


Universidad del Valle de Guatemala's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library.


Universidad del Valle de Guatemala's Housing University Housing

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


Universidad del Valle 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 del Valle de Guatemala's main services:


Universidad del Valle 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 del Valle de Guatemala's Study Abroad Study Abroad

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

Universidad del Valle de Guatemala's Distance Learning Distance Learning

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Universidad del Valle de Guatemala's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported

Universidad del Valle 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 del Valle de Guatemala's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Universidad del Valle de Guatemala is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Consejo de la Enseñanza Privada Superior, Guatemala

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1966


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

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

  • Agencia Centroamericana de Acreditación de Programas de Arquitectura y de Ingeniería (ACAAI)


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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

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Social Media

Introduction

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Social Media

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Facebook Facebook

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Twitter X (Twitter)

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YouTube YouTube

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Instagram Instagram

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LinkedIn LinkedIn

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TikTok TikTok

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Free Online Courses

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