National Autonomous University of Nicaragua, Leon: Statistics
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| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| # 4775 of 14,131 | In the World |
| # 330 of 1,757 | In Latin America |
| # 1 of 48 | In Nicaragua |
| # 1642 of 3,573 | For Virology |
| Top 1-3 | For 8 other topics |
Quick Review
Acceptance rate
59%
Enrollment
200,174
Languages
Spanish
Type
Non-profit
Funding
Public-private partnership
Highest Degree
Bachelor
Website
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 59% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | Secondary school certificate (bachillerato) or recognized equivalent, and entrance examination |
| Academic Calendar | February to December (February - July; August-December) |
| Enrollment | 200,174 |
We've calculated the 59% acceptance rate for National Autonomous University of Nicaragua, Leon based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.
Tuition
Below is the standard credit pricing for the various degree levels offered at National Autonomous University of Nicaragua, Leon.
| Degree Level | Cost Per Credit |
|---|---|
| Associate Degree | 1,749 CR |
| Bachelor Program | 1,950 CR |
| Master Program | 2,149 CR |
| Ph.D. / Doctoral | 2,850 CR |
Final tuition fees may vary based on specific department requirements, residency status, and selected elective courses. Please contact the admissions office for a detailed financial breakdown.
National Autonomous University of Nicaragua, Leon faculties and divisions
Explore the various academic institutes, schools, and campuses that make up National Autonomous University of Nicaragua, Leon.
Faculty : Business, Economics and Tourism
Accountancy
Business Administration
Economics
Finance
Marketing
Tourism
Faculty : Chemical Sciences
Food Technology
Pharmacy
Faculty : Dentistry
Dentistry
Faculty : Education Sciences and Humanities
Computer Education
English
Mass Communication
Mathematics Education
Natural Sciences
Social Work
Faculty : Juridical and Social Sciences
Law
Faculty : Medical Sciences
Biological and Life Sciences
Medicine
Nursing
Psychology
Faculty : Science and Technology
Actuarial Science
Biology
Chemistry
Finance
Information Technology
Mathematics
Statistics
Telecommunications Engineering
School : Agricultural and Veterinary Sciences
Agricultural Engineering
Aquaculture
Tropical Agriculture
Veterinary Science
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by National Autonomous University of Nicaragua, Leon.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Business | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Medicine | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | TBD |
Doctor
Veterinary Science
Ingeniero
Agricultural Business
Agricultural Engineering
Animal Husbandry
Computer Engineering
Food Science
Telecommunications Engineering
Tropical Agriculture
Licenciatura
Administration
Business Administration
Computer Education
Educational Psychology
Educational Sciences
Finance
Foreign Languages Education
Humanities and Social Science Education
Law
Mass Communication
Mathematics Education
Nursing
Pharmacy
Physical Education
Preschool Education
Primary Education
Public Administration
Science Education
Social Work
Special Education
Veterinary Science
Especialidad Profesional/ Especialidad Médica
Dentistry
Law
Medicine
Surgery
MaestrÃa
Administration
Agricultural Business
Agricultural Economics
Animal Husbandry
Business Administration
Chemistry
Commercial Law
Computer Science
Criminal Law
Dentistry
Development Studies
Economics
Educational Sciences
Food Technology
Foreign Languages Education
Higher Education Teacher Training
Information Technology
Law
Literature
Medicine
Natural Resources
Rural Studies
Secondary Education
Social Sciences
Spanish
Surgery
Teacher Training
Telecommunications Engineering
Tourism
Tropical Agriculture
Veterinary Science
Research profile
National Autonomous University of Nicaragua, Leon has published 2,682 scientific papers with 23,390 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Philosophy, Political Science, Environmental Science, Biology, Medicine, Geography and Cartography, Sociology, Pathology, and Chemistry.
Publication / Citation count by topic
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences |
2,040
/ 11,782
|
|---|---|
| Philosophy |
1,688
/ 3,914
|
| Political Science |
916
/ 5,428
|
| Environmental Science |
854
/ 9,875
|
| Biology |
840
/ 18,791
|
| Medicine |
720
/ 16,919
|
| Geography and Cartography |
576
/ 5,338
|
| Sociology |
428
/ 7,502
|
| Pathology |
407
/ 12,061
|
| Chemistry |
402
/ 10,094
|
| Genetics |
355
/ 12,601
|
| Ecology |
331
/ 6,316
|
| Engineering |
330
/ 5,265
|
| Computer Science |
294
/ 4,934
|
| Geology |
288
/ 4,195
|
| Biochemistry |
259
/ 8,076
|
| Physics |
241
/ 3,538
|
| Public Health |
233
/ 7,377
|
| Immunology |
229
/ 8,353
|
| Psychology |
221
/ 3,555
|
| Law |
218
/ 4,697
|
| Mathematics |
203
/ 4,318
|
| Virology |
203
/ 8,005
|
| Paleontology |
199
/ 3,341
|
| Statistics |
184
/ 4,297
|
| Demography |
174
/ 5,515
|
| Botany |
168
/ 1,649
|
| Surgery |
164
/ 2,738
|
| History |
147
/ 2,962
|
| Psychiatry |
143
/ 2,830
|
| Organic chemistry |
140
/ 3,637
|
| Agricultural Science |
139
/ 3,146
|
| Archaeology |
139
/ 2,950
|
| Economics |
128
/ 2,783
|
| Business |
120
/ 1,449
|
| Quantum and Particle physics |
108
/ 1,214
|
| Development Studies |
98
/ 2,420
|
| Horticulture |
93
/ 698
|
| Microbiology |
90
/ 3,913
|
| Radiology |
85
/ 968
|
Annual publication & citation counts
4 Notable alumni
1. Diego Vigil y Cocaña
lawyer
politician
Diego Vigil y Cocaña was a Central American politician. He was the last president of the Federal Republic of Central America (1839–40), during its disintegration. He was also chief of state of the federal states of Honduras (1829) and El Salvador (1836–37 and 1837–38).
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2. Myrna Cunningham
1947-. (aged 79)
physician
activist
politician
Myrna Kay Cunningham Kain is a Miskito feminist, indigenous rights activist and medical surgeon from Nicaragua. She has participated in political-social processes linked to the struggle for the rights of women and indigenous peoples in Latin America. She has been coordinator of the Indigenous Chair of the Intercultural Indigenous University.
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3. Amaya Coppens
1994-. (aged 32)
student
activist
Amaya Eva Coppens Zamora is a Belgian-born Nicaraguan student activist. She is a leading figure of the April 19 University Movement, founded during protests against the government of President Daniel Ortega. She was chosen as an International Woman of Courage in March 2020.
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4. Florencio Xatruch
1811-1893 (aged 82)
politician
Florencio Xatruch was a general who led the Honduran expeditionary force against William Walker in Nicaragua in 1856.
All 4 notable alumni
General Info & Contacts
Alternative names
UNAN-LeónNational Autonomous University of Nicaragua, LeónUniversidad Nacional Autónoma de Nicaragua, León
Founded
1812
Motto
A la libertad por la universidadTo Freedom for the University
Academic calendar
February to December (February - July; August-December)
Address
Edificio Central contiguo a la Iglesia La Merced P.O. Box 68 León Nicaragua
City Population
174,000
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