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Higher University of San Simón

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world rank  2536

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Overview

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.

University Snapshot

Control

Higher University of San Simón's Control Typepublic

Entity

Higher University of San Simón's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Higher University of San Simón' Size by Total Enrollmentnot reported

Selectivity

Higher University of San Simón's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratenot reported

University Profile

Name (English)
Name Higher University of San Simón
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Campus Location

Address Avenida Oquendo y Calle Sucre
Cochabamba
Cochabamba
Bolivia
Higher University of San Simón Phone Number +591 (4) 422 0717
Higher University of San Simón Fax Number +591 (4) 452 2114

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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 Higher University of 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 Higher University of San Simón's academic range and degree level offering.




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Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

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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 Higher University of San Simón'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 Higher University of San Simón.

Higher University of San Simón: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

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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

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Higher University of San Simón's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


Higher University of San Simón's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Has Higher University of San Simón a selective admission policy? Yes, based on entrance examinations.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Higher University of San Simón's acceptance rate range is not reported.


Higher University of San Simón's International Students Admission International Students Admission

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


Higher University of San Simón's Admission Office Admission Office






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Profile and Size

Introduction

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Profile and Size

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Higher University of San Simón's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

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Higher University of San Simón's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

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Higher University of San Simón's Control Type Control Type

Higher University of San Simón is a public higher education institution.


Higher University of San Simón's Entity Type Entity Type

Higher University of San Simón is a non-profit higher education institution.


Higher University of San Simón's Campus Setting Campus Setting

Not reported


Higher University of San Simón's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.


Religious Affiliation

Higher University of San Simón does not have any religious affiliation.


Facilities and Services

Introduction

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University Facilities

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Higher University of San Simón's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library.


Higher University of San Simón's Housing University Housing

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Higher University of San Simón's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

This institution features sporting facilities and organizes sports activities for its students.


University Services

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Higher University of San Simón's Financial Aid Financial Aid

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Higher University of San Simón's Study Abroad Study Abroad

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

Higher University of San Simón's Distance Learning Distance Learning

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Higher University of San Simón's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

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Higher University of San Simón's Career Services Career Services

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Accreditation and Recognition

Introduction

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Higher University of San Simón's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Accreditation or Recognition

Higher University of San Simón is legally recognized and/or accredited by: Ministerio de Educación, Bolivia


Programmatic or Specialized Accreditations

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Affiliations and Memberships

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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

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Social Media

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Social Media

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Free Online Courses

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