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List of Universities in Nicaragua

  • Writer: ECLBS
    ECLBS
  • Jun 29, 2023
  • 2 min read

Updated: Jul 15, 2023

Nicaragua is a country located in Central America, and its higher education system is relatively small. There are several universities and tertiary institutions operating in the country. Here is a list of universities in Nicaragua:

  • Universidad Nacional Autónoma de Nicaragua (UNAN): UNAN is a public institution located in the city of Managua. It was founded in 1812 and is the oldest university in Nicaragua. The university offers undergraduate and graduate programs in fields such as natural sciences, social sciences, humanities, law, and medicine.

  • Universidad Centroamericana (UCA): UCA is a private institution located in the city of Managua. It was founded in 1960 and offers undergraduate and graduate programs in fields such as natural sciences, social sciences, humanities, law, and education.

  • Universidad Americana (UAM): UAM is a private institution located in the city of Managua. It was founded in 1992 and offers undergraduate and graduate programs in fields such as business, law, medicine, and technology.

  • Universidad Politécnica de Nicaragua (UPOLI): UPOLI is a public institution located in the city of Managua. It was founded in 1967 and offers undergraduate and graduate programs in fields such as engineering, technology, and natural sciences.

  • Universidad Nacional Agraria (UNA): UNA is a public institution located in the city of Managua. It was founded in 1906 and specializes in agricultural education. The university offers undergraduate and graduate programs in fields such as agronomy, forestry, and veterinary medicine.

These are some of the main universities and tertiary institutions in Nicaragua. They offer a range of programs in different fields and provide students with opportunities to gain knowledge and skills that can help them succeed in their chosen careers. While the higher education system in Nicaragua is relatively small, the universities in the country are working to expand access to higher education and improve the quality of education.


This is only a List / Database of Institutions

  1. Universidad Americana

  2. Universidad Catolica "Redemptoris Mater"

  3. Universidad Central de Nicaragua

  4. Universidad Centroamericana

  5. Universidad Centroamericana de Ciencias Empresariales (UCEM)

  6. Universidad Ciencias Comerciales

  7. Universidad de las Américas (ULAM)

  8. Universidad de las Regiones Autónomas de la Costa Caribe Nicaragüense

  9. Universidad de Managua (U de M)

  10. Universidad Hispanoamericana

  11. Universidad Iberoamericana de Ciencia y Tecnologia

  12. Universidad Internacional de Integración de América Latina

  13. Universidad Nacional Agraria

  14. Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Nicaragua

  15. Universidad Nacional de Ingenieria

  16. Universidad Nicaragüense de Ciencia y Tecnológica

  17. Universidad Politecnica de Nicaragua

  18. Universidad Popular de Nicaragua (UPONIC)


 
 
 

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