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University of the Valley of 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

University of the Valley of Guatemala's Control Typeprivate

Entity

University of the Valley of Guatemala's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

University of the Valley of Guatemala' Size by Total Enrollmentsmall-sized

Selectivity

University of the Valley of Guatemala's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratemoderately selective

University Profile

Name (English)
Name University of the Valley of Guatemala
Colours Green
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Campus Location

Address 18 Avenida 11-95, Zona 15, Vista Hermosa III
Guatemala City
01015 Guatemala
Guatemala
University of the Valley of Guatemala Phone Number +502 2364 0336
University of the Valley of Guatemala Fax Number +502 2364 0212

University of the Valley of Guatemala'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 the Valley of 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 University of the Valley of Guatemala's academic range and degree level offering.




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Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

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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 the Valley of 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 University of the Valley of Guatemala.

University of the Valley of 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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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 the Valley of Guatemala's admission information.

University of the Valley of Guatemala's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


University of the Valley of Guatemala's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Has University of the Valley of Guatemala a selective admission policy? Yes, based on entrance examinations.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

University of the Valley of Guatemala's acceptance rate range is 70-79% making this institution a moderately selective higher education institution.


University of the Valley of Guatemala's International Students Admission International Students Admission

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


University of the Valley of Guatemala's Admission Office Admission Office

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


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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 the Valley of Guatemala.

University of the Valley of Guatemala's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

University of the Valley of Guatemala has an enrollment range of 3,000-3,999 students making it a small-sized institution.


University of the Valley of Guatemala's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

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University of the Valley of Guatemala's Control Type Control Type

University of the Valley of Guatemala is a private higher education institution.


University of the Valley of Guatemala's Entity Type Entity Type

University of the Valley of Guatemala is a non-profit higher education institution.


University of the Valley of Guatemala's Campus Setting Campus Setting

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


University of the Valley of Guatemala's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.


Religious Affiliation

University of the Valley of Guatemala 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 the Valley of Guatemala's main facilities:


University of the Valley of Guatemala's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library.


University of the Valley of Guatemala's Housing University Housing

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


University of the Valley of 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 University of the Valley of Guatemala's main services:


University of the Valley of 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.

University of the Valley of Guatemala's Study Abroad Study Abroad

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

University of the Valley of Guatemala's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Not reported


University of the Valley of Guatemala's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported

University of the Valley of Guatemala's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


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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 the Valley of Guatemala's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Accreditation or Recognition

University of the Valley of Guatemala is legally recognized and/or accredited by: Consejo de la Enseñanza Privada Superior, Guatemala

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1966


Programmatic or Specialized Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important University of the Valley of 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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Affiliations and Memberships

Introduction

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Affiliations and Memberships

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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 the Valley of Guatemala '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

University of the Valley of Guatemala's Facebook page University of the Valley of Guatemala's official Facebook page

Twitter Twitter

University of the Valley of Guatemala's Twitter page University of the Valley of Guatemala's official Twitter page

YouTube YouTube

University of the Valley of Guatemala's YouTube channel University of the Valley of Guatemala's official YouTube channel

Instagram Instagram

University of the Valley of Guatemala's Instagram page University of the Valley of Guatemala's official Instagram channel

LinkedIn LinkedIn

University of the Valley of Guatemala'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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