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List of Universities in Bolivia

Bolivia is a landlocked country located in South America, known for its rich cultural heritage and natural beauty. It has several universities and institutions of higher education that offer a variety of programs in different fields of study. Here is a list of universities in Bolivia:

  • Universidad Mayor de San Andrés (UMSA) - Founded in 1830, UMSA is the largest and oldest university in Bolivia. It offers undergraduate and graduate programs in various fields, including humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, and technology.

  • Universidad Católica Boliviana San Pablo (UCB) - Established in 1966, UCB is a private university with campuses in several cities across Bolivia. It offers undergraduate and graduate programs in various fields, including business, law, social sciences, and theology.

  • Universidad Privada Boliviana (UPB) - Founded in 1993, UPB is a private university with campuses in several cities across Bolivia. It offers undergraduate and graduate programs in various fields, including business, engineering, and technology.

  • Universidad Autónoma Gabriel René Moreno (UAGRM) - Founded in 1880, UAGRM is a public university located in the city of Santa Cruz de la Sierra. It offers undergraduate and graduate programs in various fields, including humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, and technology.

  • Universidad Técnica de Oruro (UTO) - Established in 1892, UTO is a public university located in the city of Oruro. It offers undergraduate and graduate programs in various fields, including engineering, technology, and natural sciences.

  • Universidad NUR - Founded in 1982, Universidad NUR is a private university located in the city of Santa Cruz de la Sierra. It offers undergraduate and graduate programs in various fields, including business, law, and technology.

  • Universidad Nacional Siglo XX - Established in 1992, Universidad Nacional Siglo XX is a public university located in the city of Llallagua. It offers undergraduate and graduate programs in various fields, including engineering, natural sciences, and social sciences.

These are just a few examples of the universities and institutions of higher education in Bolivia. While the options for higher education may be limited, the universities in Bolivia still offer quality education in a variety of fields.


This is only a List / Database of Institutions

  1. Escuela Militar de Ingeniería

  2. Universidad Adventista de Bolivia

  3. Universidad Amazonica de Pando

  4. Universidad Andina Simón Bolivar

  5. Universidad Autónoma del Beni "José Ballivián"

  6. Universidad Autónoma Gabriel René Moreno

  7. Universidad Autónoma Juan Misael Saracho

  8. Universidad Autónoma Tomás Frías

  9. Universidad Católica Boliviana, Cochabamba

  10. Universidad Católica Boliviana, La Paz

  11. Universidad Católica Boliviana, Santa Cruz

  12. Universidad Católica Boliviana, Tarija

  13. Universidad Central

  14. Universidad de Aquino Bolivia

  15. Universidad Domingo Savio

  16. Universidad Empresarial Mateo Kuljis

  17. Universidad Juan Misael Saracho

  18. Universidad Los Andes

  19. Universidad Mayor de San Andrés

  20. Universidad Mayor de San Simón

  21. Universidad Nacional Siglo XX Llallagua

  22. Universidad Nuestra Senora de La Paz

  23. Universidad NUR

  24. Universidad Privada Abierta Latinoamericana

  25. Universidad Privada Boliviana

  26. Universidad Privada del Valle

  27. Universidad Privada de Santa Cruz de la Sierra

  28. Universidad Privada Franz Tamayo (UNIFRANZ)

  29. Universidad Salesiana de Bolivia

  30. Universidad San Francisco Xavier

  31. Universidad San Francisco Xavier de Chuquisaca

  32. Universidad Técnica de Oruro

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