Established in 1832, the Universidad Mayor de San Simón (Higher University of San Simón) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the metropolis of Cochabamba (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Ministerio de Educación, Bolivia (Ministry of Education of Bolivia), Universidad Mayor de San Simón (UMSS) is a coeducational Bolivian higher education institution. Universidad Mayor de San Simón (UMSS) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees in several areas of study. See the ¿Û¿Û´«Ã½ degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 191-year-old Bolivian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. UMSS 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 (English) | Higher University of San Simón |
Acronym | UMSS |
Founded | 1832 |
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Address | Avenida Oquendo y Calle Sucre Cochabamba Cochabamba Bolivia |
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The following Universidad Mayor de San Simón'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 Simón's academic range and degree level offering.
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This institution admits Men and Women (coed).
Has Universidad Mayor de San Simón a selective admission policy? Yes, based on entrance examinations.
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International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.
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Universidad Mayor de San Simón is a public higher education institution.
Universidad Mayor de San Simón is a non-profit higher education institution.
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This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.
Universidad Mayor de San Simón does not have any religious affiliation.
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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 study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.
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Universidad Mayor de San Simón is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Ministerio de Educación, Bolivia
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