List of universities in Nicaragua

The oldest institution of higher education in Nicaragua is the National Autonomous University of Nicaragua, which was founded in León in 1812, during the Spanish colonial period. In Nicaragua, there are ten core public and private non-profit universities that receive state funding, and these constitute the members of the National Council of Universities.[1] This body is responsible for strategic planning for higher education in Nicaragua, and it is also the organization that provide accreditation to other universities.[2]

Mural in memory of the massacre of four students of the National Autonomous University of Nicaragua-León on July 23, 1959 by Somoza’s National Guard.

The members of the National Council of Universities are the oldest universities in Nicaragua, with the last one founded in 1992. Since the early 1990s, a large number of new private universities have been established in Nicaragua, responding to a greatly increased educational demand fueled by the increasing student enrollment in elementary and secondary schools during the 1980s. Most private universities that are not part of the National Council of Universities are members of either the Federation of Nicaraguan Private Universities (FENUP) or the Superior Council of Private Universities (COSUP).[1] The major focus of these private universities are on business, computers and law, but together they span most areas of academic study.

The majority of higher education institutions are in Managua. Higher education has financial, organic and administrative autonomy, according to the law. Also, freedom of subjects is recognized.[3] Nicaragua's higher education system consists of 58 universities, and 113 colleges and technical institutes in the areas of electronics, computer systems and sciences, agroforestry, construction and trade-related services.[4] In 2005, almost 400,000 (7%) of Nicaraguans held a university degree.[5]

Academic degrees

Admission to higher education is on the basis of the Bachillerato, the leading secondary school qualification. Students are also subject to an entrance examination. The Licenciado (or Ingenierio in the case of engineering programs), is the main undergraduate degree and a four or five-year course of study. A professional title may also be awarded depending on the subject. Following the Licenciado, the first postgraduate degree is the Maestria, which lasts two years and culminates with the submission of a thesis.[2]

Institutions of higher learning also offer two or three year courses in technical and vocational education. The main qualification studied for is the Técnico Superior.[2][6]

TitleTypeDurationPre-requisite
Técnico SuperiorAssociate degree1 to 3 years10th grade/high school diploma
LicenciadoLicentiate's degree4 to 5 yearsHigh school diploma
IngenieroEngineer's degree5 yearsHigh school diploma
ArquitectoBachelor of Architecture5 yearsHigh school diploma
Doctor en MedicinaDoctor of Medicine6 yearsHigh school diploma
N/ASpecialist degree6 to 9 months; 3 years specialized training in the form of a residency for MDsBD, ED or MD
MásterMaster's degree2 yearsBD, ED or MD
DoctorPhD3 to 5 yearsMaster's degree

List of universities

This is a list of the 58 universities accredited by the National Council of Universities in Nicaragua.[7][8][9]

Notes:

  • Names in bold indicates that the university is a member of the National Council of Universities (CNU).
  • Main campus first on universities with multiple locations.
University Degree programs (2012)[10] Locations Students[11] Type Founded / accredited[12] Main fields of study[10] Remarks
Adventist University of Nicaragua
Universidad Adventista de Nicaragua (UNADENIC)
4Managua, Matagalpaprivate2003Business, education, informatics, theology
American College (AC)
Universidad American College
9Managuaprivate2005Business, informatics, law
American University
Universidad Americana (UAM)
13Managua2000private1992Architecture, business, dentistry, informatics, international relations, law, medicineNot to be confused with La American University (LAAU)
American University of Health Sciences (AUHS)2ManaguaDentistry, medicine
Bluefields Indian and Caribbean University (BICU)25Bluefields72251992Agriculture, business, civil engineering, education, forestry, law, marine biology, medicine, natural resources
Catholic University of Dry Tropic Farming and Livestock
Universidad Católica Agropecuaria del Trópico Seco (UCATSE)
10Estelí, León1392private, Diocese of Estelí1974Agriculture, dentistry, law, medicine, theology, veterinary medicine
Catholic University Redemptoris Mater
Universidad Católica Redemptoris Mater (UNICA)
30Managuaprivate1991Architecture, art, business, civil engineering, dentistry, informatics, education, law, medicine, theologyUNICA was the first private for-profit university founded in Nicaragua.[13]
Center for Advanced Military Studies
Centro Superior de Estudios Militares (CSEM)
11Managuapublic1993Military studies
Central American University
Universidad Centroamericana (UCA)

26

Managua10008private, Jesuit1960Architecture, business, engineering, informatics, humanities, law, social workOldest university in Managua.
Central American University of Business Studies
Universidad Centroamericana de Ciencias Empresariales (UCEM)
25Managuaprivate1997Business, law, medicine, microbiology, nursing, nutrition, pharmacology, psychology
Central University of Nicaragua
Universidad Central de Nicaragua (UCN)
10Managua, Jinotepe, Estelíprivate1998Business, informatics, law, medicine, pharmacology, psychology, veterinary medicineNot to be confused with the defunct university with the same name founded in 1941.
Christian Autonomous University of Nicaragua
Universidad Cristiana Autónoma de Nicaragua (UCAN)
29León, Juigalpa, Chinandega, Masaya, Matagalpa4000private2001Agriculture, architecture, engineering, health sciences, international relations, law[14]
Ibero-American University of Science and Technology
Universidad Iberoamericana de Ciencia y Tecnología (UNICIT)
24Managuaprivate1997Architecture, business, design, engineering, informatics, law, optometry, pharmacology
Immaculate Conception Catholic University of the Archdiocese of Managua
Universidad Católica Inmaculada Concepción de la Arquidiócesis de Managua (UCICAM)
2Managuaprivate, Archdiocese of Managua2011Philosophy, theology
Institute of Higher Legal Studies
Instituto de Altos Estudios Judiciales (IAEJ)
1ManaguaLaw
International University of Agriculture and Livestock
Universidad Internacional de Agricultura y Ganadería (UNIAG)
9Rivas, Chinandega806private1951Agriculture, veterinary medicine
International University for Sustainable Development
Universidad Internacional de Desarrollo Sostenible (UNIDES)
4Managuaprivate2005Business, medicine
International University of Latin American Integration
Universidad Internacional de la Integración de América Latina (UNIVAL)
28Managua, Ocotal, Juigalpa, León, Matagalpa, Estelí, Chinandega, Jalapa, Jinotegaprivate1997Business, informatics, law
Jean Jacques Rosseau University
Universidad Jean Jacques Rosseau (UNIJJAR)
9Managuaprivate2002Business, dentistry, informatics, law, medicine, pharmacology
John Paul II University of Applied Social Sciences
Universidad de Ciencias Sociales Aplicadas Juan Pablo II (UCSA)
7Managuaprivate, Nicaraguan Bishops Conference2002Communication, philosophy, social work, theology
Keiser University-Latin American Campus (KU)9San Marcos500private1993Business, informaticsFormerly Ave Maria University; became Keiser University in 2013.[15]
La American University (LAAU)8Managua2007Architecture, business, informatics, law, pharmacology, psychologyNot to be confused with the American University (UAM).
La Anunciata University
Universidad La Anunciata (UA)
5Rivasprivate2002Business, informatics, pharmacology
La Salle Technological University
Universidad Tecnológica La Salle (ULSA)
4Leónprivate, Lasallian brothers2009Engineering, informatics
Latin American Institute of Computing
Instituto Latinoamericano de Computación (ILCOMP)
6Managua, Matagalpa, Masaya2002Business, informaticsFounded in 1991, ILCOMP was accredited as a university in 2002.[16]
Martin Luther King Nicaraguan Evangelical University
Universidad Evangélica Nicaragüense Martin Luther King (UENIC-MLK)
11Masaya, Rio Blanco, Nagarote, Matagalpa, San Rafael del Sur, Bonanza, Juigalpa4000private1999Business, education, informatics, law, psychology, theology[17]
Martin Luther University
Universidad Martín Lutero (UML)
15Managua, Jalapa, Ocotal, Quilalí, Condega, Muelle de los Bueyes, Nueva Guinea, Rivas, Somotoprivate2002Business, education, informatics, journalism, law, nursing, theology
Metropolitan University
Universidad Metropolitana (UNIMET)
8Managuaprivate2002Business, civil engineering, informatics, law
National Agrarian University
Universidad Nacional Agraria (UNA)
12Managua, Camoapa, Juigalpa4110public1990Agriculture, environmental science, forestry, rural development, veterinary medicineFounded as the National Agricultural School in 1917. Converted to a faculty of UNAN Managua in 1980. Became the National Agrarian University in 1990.
National Autonomous University of Nicaragua-León
Universidad Nacional Autónoma de Nicaragua-León (UNAN-León)
43 León, Jinotega, Somoto, Somotillo, San Carlos19850public1812Business, dentistry, education, engineering, informatics, law, medicine, nursing, natural sciences, veterinary medicineThe oldest university in Nicaragua and the second oldest in Central America. The last university founded by Spain in its American colonies.
National Autonomous University of Nicaragua
Universidad Nacional Autónoma de Nicaragua-Managua (UNAN-Managua)
87Managua, Estelí, Matagalpa, Jinotepe, Juigalpa33629public1969Architecture, business, dance, education, engineering, health, humanities, informatics, languages, law, scienceThe Managua campus of UNAN opened in 1969. Since 1982, UNAN-Managua and UNAN-León operates as separate entities.
National University of Engineering
Universidad Nacional de Ingeniería (UNI)

12

Managua, Estelí12261public1983Architecture, engineering
Nicaraguan Technological University
Universidad Tecnológica Nicaragüense (UTN)
21Managua, Leónprivate1997Business, engineering, informatics
Nicaraguan University of Science and Technology
Universidad Nicaragüense de Ciencia y Tecnología (UCYT)
17Managuaprivate2002Business, informatics, law, psychology
Paulo Freire University
Universidad Paulo Freire (UPF)
13Managua, Diriamba, Río San Juan, Matagalpaprivate2002Business, education, health sciences, law, social studies
Polytechnic University of Nicaragua
Universidad Politécnica de Nicaragua (UPOLI)
24Managua, Boaco, Estelí, Rivas9463private, non-profit1967Business, design, informatics, law, nursing, theologyFounded by the Nicaraguan Baptist Convention.
Popular University of Nicaragua
Universidad Popular de Nicaragua (UPONIC)
16Managua, Matagalpa, Masaya, Granada, Juigalpa, Estelí, Chinandegaprivate1992Business, education, engineering, informatics, law
Ruben Dario University
Universidad Rubén Darío (URD)
3Diriamba, Managua1992Business, informatics, law, pharmacology, psychology
Spanish-American University
Universidad Hispanoamericana (UHISPAM)
13Managuaprivate1999Business, informatics, journalism, law, pharmacology, psychology
Technical University of Commerce
Universidad Técnica de Comercio (UTC)
12Managuaprivate2001Business, informaticsFounded in 1966 as the Polytechnic School of Commerce.
Thomas More Universitas
Universidad Thomas More (UTM)
9Managuaprivate2000Business
University of Administration, Commerce and Customs
Universidad de Administración, Comercio y Aduana (UNACAD)
1Managua, Somoto, Chinandega, Rivas, Bluefieldsprivate2003Business, law
University of Chinandega
Universidad de Chinandega (UACH)
10Chinandegaprivate1997Business, engineering, law
University of Commercial Sciences
Universidad de Ciencias Comerciales (UCC)
26Managua, Leónprivate1997Architecture, business, design, informatics, veterinary medicineFounded as the Institute of Commercial Sciences in 1964. Renamed as the Center of Commercial Sciences in 1976, and the University of Commercial Sciences in 1990. Accredited as a university in 1997.[18]
University of Health and Renewable Energy
Universidad de Ciencias de la Salud y Energía Renovables (UCSER)
3SomotoPharmacology, renewable energy
University of Humanistic Studies
Universidad de Estudios Humanísticos (UNEH)
3Managua, Jinotepe, Masaya, Juigalpa, Mateare, Rivas2008Business, construction engineering, informatics, journalism, law, pharmacology, psychology
University of Managua
Universidad de Managua (UdeM)
10Managua, Leónprivate1998Business, informatics, journalism, law
University of Medical Sciences
Universidad de Ciencias Médicas (UCM)
2Managua2006Dentistry, medicine, nutrition, pharmacology
University of Northern Nicaragua
Universidad del Norte de Nicaragua (UNN)
17Jinotega, Matagalpa, Estelí, Ocotal, Somoto, Jalapa, Sébaco1997Agricultural engineering, business, informatics, law, psychology, sociology
University of Oriental Medicine Japan-Nicaragua
Universidad de Medicina Oriental Japón-Nicaragua (UMO-JN)
1Managuaprivate, non-profit2003Oriental medicineFormerly the Instituto de Estudios Superiores de Medicina Oriental Japón-Nicaragua (IESMO). The first university in Latin America dedicated to train professionals in oriental medicine.[19]
University of St. Thomas
Universidad Santo Tomas de Oriente y Mediodía (USTOM)
6Granadaprivate2003Business, law
University of Technology and Commerce
Universidad de Tecnología y Comercio (UNITEC)
7Managuaprivate2005Business, informatics
University of the Americas
Universidad de las Américas (ULAM)
7Managuaprivate1998Business, law
University of the Autonomous Regions of the Nicaraguan Caribbean Coast
Universidad de las Regiones Autónomas de la Costa Caribe Nicaragüense (URACCAN)
38Bilwi, Siuna, Bluefields, Nueva Guinea44381992Agriculture, business, education, fisheries science, forestry
University of Pacific
Universidad del Pacífico (UNIP)
4Managuaprivate2012Business, informatics, law
University of the Valley
Universidad del Valle (UNIVALLE)
7Managuaprivate1999Architecture, business, design, law
Walter Mendoza Martínez Police Academy
Academia de Policía Walter Mendoza Martínez (ACAPOL)
2Managuapublic2000LawFounded in 1979; received university status in 2000.
Western University
Universidad de Occidente (UDO)
20León, Managua, Granada1994Business, engineering, law, nursing, pharmacology

See also

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