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Universidad Mayor de San Andrés

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Overview

Founded in 1830, the Universidad Mayor de San Andrés (Higher University of San Andrés) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the large city of La Paz (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Ministerio de Educación, Bolivia (Ministry of Education of Bolivia), Universidad Mayor de San Andrés (UMSA) is a coeducational Bolivian higher education institution. Universidad Mayor de San Andrés (UMSA) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as 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 193-year-old Bolivian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. UMSA also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

Universidad Mayor de San Andrés's Control Typepublic

Entity

Universidad Mayor de San Andrés's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Universidad Mayor de San Andrés' Size by Total Enrollmentnot reported

Selectivity

Universidad Mayor de San Andrés's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratenot reported

University Identity

Name
Name (English) Higher University of San Andrés
Acronym UMSA
Founded 1830
Video Presentation

n.a.; please submit an official Universidad Mayor de San Andrés general video presentation.

University Location

Address Avenida Villazón 1995 Monoblock Central
La Paz
La Paz
Bolivia
Universidad Mayor de San Andrés's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
Universidad Mayor de San Andrés Phone Number +591 (2) 244 1514
Universidad Mayor de San Andrés Fax Number +591 (2) 244 2055

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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 Mayor de San Andrés'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 Mayor de San Andrés'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 Mayor de San Andrés'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 Mayor de San Andrés.

Universidad Mayor de San Andrés: 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 Mayor de San Andrés's admission information.

Universidad Mayor de San Andrés's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


Universidad Mayor de San Andrés's Admission Selection Admission Selection

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


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Universidad Mayor de San Andrés's acceptance rate range is not reported.


Universidad Mayor de San Andrés's International Students Admission International Students Admission

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


Universidad Mayor de San Andrés'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 Mayor de San Andrés.

Universidad Mayor de San Andrés's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Not reported


Universidad Mayor de San Andrés's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

Not reported


Universidad Mayor de San Andrés's Control Type Control Type

Universidad Mayor de San Andrés is a public higher education institution.


Universidad Mayor de San Andrés's Entity Type Entity Type

Universidad Mayor de San Andrés is a non-profit higher education institution.


Universidad Mayor de San Andrés's Campus Setting Campus Setting

Not reported


Universidad Mayor de San Andrés's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Continuous type of academic calendar.


Religious Affiliation

Universidad Mayor de San Andrés 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 Mayor de San Andrés's main facilities:


Universidad Mayor de San Andrés's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library.


Universidad Mayor de San Andrés's Housing University Housing

Not reported


Universidad Mayor de San Andrés'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 Mayor de San Andrés's main services:


Universidad Mayor de San Andrés's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Not reported

Universidad Mayor de San Andrés's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Not reported

Universidad Mayor de San Andrés's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Not reported


Universidad Mayor de San Andrés's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported

Universidad Mayor de San Andrés'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 Mayor de San Andrés's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Universidad Mayor de San Andrés is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Ministerio de Educación, Bolivia


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 Mayor de San Andrés '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 Mayor de San Andrés's Facebook page Universidad Mayor de San Andrés's official Facebook page

Twitter X (Twitter)

Universidad Mayor de San Andrés's X (formerly Twitter) page Universidad Mayor de San Andrés's official Twitter page

YouTube YouTube

Universidad Mayor de San Andrés's YouTube channel Universidad Mayor de San Andrés's official YouTube channel

Instagram Instagram

Universidad Mayor de San Andrés's Instagram page Universidad Mayor de San Andrés's official Instagram channel

LinkedIn LinkedIn

Universidad Mayor de San Andrés's main LinkedIn profile

TikTok TikTok

Universidad Mayor de San Andrés's official TikTok channel

Free Online Courses

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