Established in 1965, the Universidad Centroamericana José Simeón Cañas (José Simeón Cañas Central American University) is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of San Salvador (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Ministerio de Educación, República de El Salvador (Ministry of Education of El Salvador), Universidad Centroamericana José Simeón Cañas (UCA) is a medium-sized (¿Û¿Û´«Ã½ enrollment range: 9,000-9,999 students) coeducational Salvadoran higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Catholic religion. Universidad Centroamericana José Simeón Cañas (UCA) 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 ¿Û¿Û´«Ã½ degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 59-year-old Salvadoran higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. UCA also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.
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non-profit
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medium-sized
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Name (English) | José Simeón Cañas Central American University |
Acronym | UCA |
Founded | 1965 |
Motto | Universidad para el cambio social University for Social Change |
Colours | Black, white and blue |
Mascot | Owl |
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Address | Boulevard Los Próceres Colonia Jardines de Guadalupe, Apartado Postal 01-168 San Salvador 01-168 San Salvador El Salvador |
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+503 2210 6600 | |
+503 2210 6655 |
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The following Universidad Centroamericana José Simeón Cañas'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 Centroamericana José Simeón Cañas's academic range and degree level offering.
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Local students |
0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro) |
0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro) |
International students |
0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro) |
0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro) |
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This institution admits Men and Women (coed).
Has Universidad Centroamericana José Simeón Cañas a selective admission policy? Yes, based on entrance examinations.
Universidad Centroamericana José Simeón Cañas's acceptance rate range is not reported.
International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.
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Universidad Centroamericana José Simeón Cañas has an enrollment range of 9,000-9,999 students making it a medium-sized institution.
This institution has a range of 1,000-1,499 academic employees (Faculty).
Universidad Centroamericana José Simeón Cañas is a private higher education institution.
Universidad Centroamericana José Simeón Cañas is a non-profit higher education institution.
This institution's main campus is located in a Urban setting.
This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.
Universidad Centroamericana José Simeón Cañas has a Christian-Catholic affiliation (Jesuit - www.jesuit.org).
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This institution has a physical Library.
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This institution features sporting facilities and organizes sports activities for its students.
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This institution offers one or more of the following financial aid for eligible students: scholarships, grants, loans, tuition waivers, emergency financial aid etc.
This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.
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This institution offers students academic guidance and support to assist them in their academic pursuits.
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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Universidad Centroamericana José Simeón Cañas is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Ministerio de Educación, República de El Salvador
Year of first Recognition or Accreditation
2007
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