Private University of Santa Cruz de la Sierra: Statistics

Updated: May 11, 2026 EliteDegrees

Position	Category
# 8743 of 14,131	In the World
# 636 of 1,757	In Latin America
# 8 of 57	In Bolivia

Quick Review

Acceptance rate

40%

Languages

Spanish

Type

Non-profit

Funding

Private

Highest Degree

Bachelor

Website

upsa.edu.bo

Acceptance rate & Admissions

Acceptance Rate	40%

We've calculated the 40% acceptance rate for Private University of Santa Cruz de la Sierra 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 Private University of Santa Cruz de la Sierra.

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.

Private University of Santa Cruz de la Sierra faculties and divisions

Explore the various academic institutes, schools, and campuses that make up Private University of Santa Cruz de la Sierra.

Course/Programme : Higher Education

Higher Education

Faculty : Architecture, Design and Town Planning

Architecture Building Technologies Industrial Design Interior Design Landscape Architecture

Faculty : Business Studies

Accountancy Advertising and Publicity Business Administration Business and Commerce Economics Finance Human Resources International Business Marketing

Faculty : Engineering

Civil Engineering Computer Engineering Computer Networks Electronic Engineering Engineering Industrial Engineering Petroleum and Gas Engineering Systems Analysis Telecommunications Engineering

Faculty : Humanities and Communication

Communication Studies Fashion Design Graphic Design Journalism Psychology

Faculty : Law

Law

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 Private University of Santa Cruz de la Sierra.

Programs	Bachelor	Master	Doctoral
Art & Design	No	No	No
Biology	No	No	No
Business	Yes	Yes	No
Chemistry	No	No	No
Computer Science	Yes	Yes	No
Economics	Yes	Yes	No
Engineering	Yes	Yes	No
Environmental Science	No	No	No
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences	Yes	Yes	No
Mathematics	No	No	No
Medicine	No	No	No
Physics	No	No	No
Psychology	Yes	Yes	No

Licenciatura

Accountancy Advertising and Publicity Architecture Business Administration Business and Commerce Business Computing Civil Engineering Communication Studies Computer Engineering Economics Electronic Engineering Fashion Design Finance Graphic Design Industrial Design Industrial Engineering International Business Law Marketing Psychology

Diplomado

Civil Engineering Higher Education Interior Design Management Marketing Sales Techniques

Maestría

Business Administration International Business Marketing

3 Notable alumni

1. Luis Fernando Camacho

1979-. (aged 47)

university teacher lawyer businessperson

Luis Fernando Camacho Vaca is a Bolivian activist, businessman, lawyer, and politician serving as the 2nd governor of Santa Cruz since 2021. He is the leader of Creemos, opposition bench in the Plurinational Legislative Assembly and was the chair of the Santa Cruz Civic Committee in 2019.

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2. Óscar Ortiz Antelo

1969-. (aged 57)

public figure

Oscar Miguel Ortiz Antelo is a Bolivian businessman and politician who served as minister of economy and public finance from July to September 2020 and as minister of productive development from May to July 2020. As a member of the Social Democratic Movement, he previously served two terms as a senator for Santa Cruz from 2015 to 2020 on behalf...

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3. Liliana Colanzi

1981-. (aged 45)

writer novelist journalist short story writer

Liliana Colanzi Serrate is a Bolivian writer.

All 3 notable alumni

General Info & Contacts

Alternative names UPSAUniversidad Privada de Santa Cruz de la Sierra

Founded 1984

Address Casilla Postal 2944 Av. Paraguá y 4° anillo Zona Parque Industrial Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Andrés Ibañez, 2944 Bolivia

City Population 3,152,000

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