Founded in 1993, the Universidad Catolica de Honduras (Catholic University of Honduras) is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Tegucigalpa (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Francisco Morazan. This institution also has branch campuses in San Pedro Sula, La Ceiba, Santa Rosa de Copan, Siguatepeque, Juticalpa, Choluteca and Danli. Officially recognized by the Secretaría de Educación de Honduras (Ministry of Education of Honduras), Universidad Catolica de Honduras (UNICAH) is a large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 10,000-14,999 students) coeducational Honduran higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Catholic religion. Universidad Catolica de Honduras (UNICAH) 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 30-year-old Honduran higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The acceptance rate range is 80-89% making this Honduran higher education organization a least selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UNICAH also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.
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Name | Universidad Catolica de Honduras ![]() |
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Name (English) | Catholic University of Honduras |
Acronym | UNICAH |
Founded | 1993 |
Address | Bo. Casamata Calle el Seminario 1143 Tegucigalpa 01143 Francisco Morazan Honduras |
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+504 238 6794 |
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+504 238 6797 |
Other locations | San Pedro Sula, La Ceiba, Santa Rosa de Copan, Siguatepeque, Juticalpa, Choluteca and Danli |
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The following Universidad Catolica de Honduras's Study Areas/Degree Levels Matrix is divided into 6 main study areas and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Universidad Catolica de Honduras's academic range and degree level offering.
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0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro) |
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International students |
0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro) |
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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.
uniRank publishes below some basic Universidad Catolica de Honduras's admission information.
This institution admits Men and Women (coed).
Has Universidad Catolica de Honduras a selective admission policy? Yes, based on entrance examinations.
Universidad Catolica de Honduras's acceptance rate range is 80-89% making this institution a least selective higher education institution.
International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.
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University size and profile can be important factors to consider when choosing a university or assessing its value. Here are some potential reasons why University size and profile can affect students when choosing a university.
uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for Universidad Catolica de Honduras.
Universidad Catolica de Honduras has an enrollment range of 10,000-14,999 students making it a large-sized institution.
This institution has a range of 700-799 academic employees (Faculty).
Universidad Catolica de Honduras is a private higher education institution.
Universidad Catolica de Honduras is a non-profit higher education institution.
This institution's main campus is located in a Urban setting.
This institution adopts a Trimesters type of academic calendar.
Universidad Catolica de Honduras has a Christian-Catholic affiliation.
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uniRank provides below an overview of Universidad Catolica de Honduras's main facilities:
This institution features sporting facilities and organizes sports activities for its students.
uniRank provides below an overview of Universidad Catolica de Honduras's main services:
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This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.
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Universidad Catolica de Honduras is legally recognized and/or accredited by: Secretaría de Educación de Honduras
Year of first Recognition or Accreditation
1992
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Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of disciplines and study areas a University focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. 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.
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This higher education institution is not a member of the Open Education Global (OEGlobal) organization that is developing, implementing and supporting free open education and free online courses. View a list of Open Education Global members by country.
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