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University of Havana

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Overview

Founded in 1728, the Universidad de La Habana (University of Havana) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Havana (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), La Habana. Officially recognized by the Ministerio de Educación Superior, Cuba (Ministry of Higher Education of Cuba), Universidad de La Habana (UH) is a large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 15,000-19,999 students) coeducational Cuban higher education institution. Universidad de La Habana (UH) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 296-year-old Cuban higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UH also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

University of Havana's Control Typepublic

Entity

University of Havana's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

University of Havana' Size by Total Enrollmentlarge-sized

Selectivity

University of Havana's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratenot reported

University Profile

Name (English)
Name University of Havana
Colours Red and white
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Campus Location

Address San Lázaro esq. L. Vedado / Plaza Revolución
Havana
10400 La Habana
Cuba
University of Havana Phone Number +53 (7) 878 3231
University of Havana Fax Number +53 (7) 335 774

University of Havana's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View

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 University of Havana'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 University of Havana's academic range and degree level offering.




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Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

here. In case they are not available yet, you can search for them using our powered by Google. We continually update our database with university programs and courses worldwide, thanks to the assistance of university representatives.

You can also explore our new A-Z Guide to 8,100 University Programs, Courses and Degrees to learn more about study outlines and typical duration, tuition ranges, career prospects, salary expectations of each course/program/degree.

Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees represent the cost that a student is billed by a university for one academic year of full-time study. Check out our guide article on tuition fees and financial aid options to gain further insights.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This University of Havana'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 University of Havana.

University of Havana: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

Undergraduate Postgraduate
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Not reported Not reported
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Not reported Not reported

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Admission Info

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 Policy

uniRank publishes below some basic University of Havana's admission information.

University of Havana's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


University of Havana's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Has University of Havana a selective admission policy? Yes, based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

University of Havana's acceptance rate range is not reported.


University of Havana's International Students Admission International Students Admission

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

University of Havana has more than 600 international students.

University of Havana's Admission Office Admission Office

San Lázaro esq. L. Vedado / Plaza Revolución
Havana 10400
(7) 870 4667
(7) 879 1280

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Profile and Size

Introduction

When deciding on a university or evaluating its worth, university size and profile hold significance. Here are potential reasons why university size and profile can influence students' choices.


Profile and Size

uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for University of Havana.

University of Havana's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

University of Havana has an enrollment range of 15,000-19,999 students making it a large-sized institution.


University of Havana's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution has a range of 1,500-1,999 academic employees (Faculty).


University of Havana's Control Type Control Type

University of Havana is a public higher education institution.


University of Havana's Entity Type Entity Type

University of Havana is a non-profit higher education institution.


University of Havana's Campus Setting Campus Setting

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


University of Havana's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.


Religious Affiliation

University of Havana does not have any religious affiliation.


Facilities and Services

Introduction

Curious about the most prevalent university facilities and services? Delve into our two guide articles on University Facilities and University Services for more insights.


University Facilities

uniRank provides below an overview of University of Havana's main facilities:


University of Havana's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library.


University of Havana's Housing University Housing

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


University of Havana'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 University of Havana's main services:


University of Havana's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Not reported

University of Havana's Study Abroad Study Abroad

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

University of Havana's Distance Learning Distance Learning

This institution provides a distance learning mode for certain programs or courses.


University of Havana's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

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

University of Havana'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.


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Accreditation and Recognition

Introduction

Various countries have diverse types of legal recognition and quality assessment for higher education institutions, depending on their legal and higher education systems... explore our article on university accreditation and recognition for further information.


University of Havana's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Accreditation or Recognition

University of Havana is legally recognized and/or accredited by: Ministerio de Educación Superior, Cuba

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1976


Programmatic or Specialized Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important University of Havana's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • Asociación Universitaria Iberoamericana de Postgrado (AUIP)
  • Consejo de Evaluación y Acreditación Internacional (CEAI)


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Affiliations and Memberships

Introduction

University affiliations and memberships with external organizations can hold significance for various reasons... explore our article on university affiliations and memberships for further insights.


Affiliations and Memberships

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

  • Unión de Universidades de América Latina y el Caribe (UDUAL)
  • Asociación Universitaria Iberoamericana de Postgrado (AUIP)

Academic Divisions

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of disciplines and fields of study 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 Divisions

uniRank shows a diagram of the first-level academic divisions of the University of Havana '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

uniRank publishes brief reviews, rankings and metrics of some University of Havana's social media channels as a starting point for comparison and an additional selection tool for potential applicants.


Facebook Facebook

University of Havana's Facebook page University of Havana's official Facebook page

Twitter Twitter

University of Havana's Twitter page University of Havana's official Twitter page

YouTube YouTube

University of Havana's YouTube channel University of Havana's official YouTube channel

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LinkedIn LinkedIn

University of Havana's main LinkedIn profile

TikTok TikTok

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Free Online Courses

Open Education Global Open Education Global

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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