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List of Universities in El Salvador

El Salvador is a small country in Central America with a number of universities and colleges offering a range of programs in various fields of study. Here is a list of some of the universities in El Salvador:

  • Universidad de El Salvador (UES): The Universidad de El Salvador is the oldest and largest university in the country. It was founded in 1841 and offers undergraduate and postgraduate programs in a wide range of fields, including medicine, law, social sciences, engineering, and humanities.

  • Universidad Centroamericana "José Simeón Cañas" (UCA): The Universidad Centroamericana "José Simeón Cañas" is a private university located in San Salvador. It was founded in 1965 and offers undergraduate and postgraduate programs in a range of fields, including business, education, law, social sciences, and theology.

  • Universidad Tecnológica de El Salvador (UTEC): The Universidad Tecnológica de El Salvador is a public university that specializes in technology and engineering programs. It offers undergraduate and postgraduate programs in fields such as civil engineering, mechanical engineering, and technology management.

  • Universidad Francisco Gavidia (UFG): The Universidad Francisco Gavidia is a private university located in San Salvador. It was founded in 1981 and offers undergraduate and postgraduate programs in a range of fields, including business, education, law, social sciences, and engineering.

  • Universidad Dr. José Matías Delgado (UJMD): The Universidad Dr. José Matías Delgado is a private university located in San Salvador. It was founded in 1977 and offers undergraduate and postgraduate programs in a range of fields, including business, education, law, social sciences, and engineering.

  • Universidad Don Bosco (UDB): The Universidad Don Bosco is a private university located in Soyapango. It was founded in 1980 and offers undergraduate and postgraduate programs in a range of fields, including engineering, business, education, and social sciences.

  • Universidad Albert Einstein (UAE): The Universidad Albert Einstein is a private university located in San Salvador. It was founded in 1996 and offers undergraduate and postgraduate programs in a range of fields, including medicine, law, social sciences, and humanities.

These are just a few of the universities and colleges in El Salvador. There are also a number of other institutions offering vocational and technical education programs, as well as specialized training in areas such as art and music.


This is only a List / Database of Institutions

  1. Universidad Albert Einstein

  2. Universidad Autónoma de Santa Ana

  3. Universidad Capitain General Gerardo Barrios

  4. Universidad Católica de Occidente

  5. Universidad Centroamericana "José Simeón Canas"

  6. Universidad Cristiana de las Asambleas de Dios

  7. Universidad de El Salvador

  8. Universidad de Oriente

  9. Universidad de Sonsonate

  10. Universidad Don Bosco

  11. Universidad Dr. Andreas Bello

  12. Universidad Dr. Jose Matias Delgado

  13. Universidad Evangélica de El Salvador

  14. Universidad Francisco Gavidia

  15. Universidad Isaac Newton

  16. Universidad Luterana Salvadorena

  17. Universidad Modular Abierta

  18. Universidad Monsenor Oscar Arnulfo Romeo

  19. Universidad Nueva San Salvador

  20. Universidad Panamericana de San Salvador

  21. Universidad Pedagógica de El Salvador

  22. Universidad Politécnica de El Salvador

  23. Universidad Salvadorena "Alberto Masferrer"

  24. Universidad Técnica Latinoamericana

  25. Universidad Tecnológica de El Salvador

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