University of the Valley of Guatemala: Statistics
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| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| # 4024 of 14,131 | In the World |
| # 289 of 1,757 | In Latin America |
| # 3 of 15 | In Guatemala |
| # 1319 of 1,440 | For Epidemiology |
| Top 1-3 | For 9 other topics |
Quick Review
Acceptance rate
82%
Enrollment
200,174
Average SAT
1,150
Average ACT
24
Languages
Spanish
Type
Non-profit
Funding
Private
Highest Degree
Master
Website
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 82% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | Secondary school certificate (bachillerato) or foreign equivalent, and entrance examination |
| Academic Calendar | January to November (January - May; June-July; August-November) |
| Enrollment | 200,174 |
We've calculated the 82% acceptance rate for University of the Valley of Guatemala 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 University of the Valley of Guatemala.
| 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.
University of the Valley of Guatemala faculties and divisions
Explore the various academic institutes, schools, and campuses that make up University of the Valley of Guatemala.
College : University College
Mathematics
Music
Natural Sciences
Faculty : Education
Education
Educational Psychology
Health Education
Music Education
Teacher Training
Faculty : Engineering
Agricultural Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering
Computer Engineering
Electronic Engineering
Food Technology
Forestry
Industrial Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Faculty : Science and Humanities
Arts and Humanities
Biochemistry
Biology
Biotechnology
Chemistry
Environmental Studies
Literature
Mathematics
Microbiology
Natural Sciences
Nutrition
Physics
Faculty : Social Sciences
Anthropology
Archaeology
History
Psychology
Social Sciences
Sociology
School : Business and Management
Business Administration
International Business
Marketing
School : Design Innovation and Arts
Design
Music
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 University of the Valley of Guatemala.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | No | No | No |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | No |
| Business | Yes | Yes | No |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | No |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | No |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | No |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | No |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | No |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | No |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | No |
| Medicine | No | No | No |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | No |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | No |
Bachillerato
Mathematics
Music
Natural Sciences
Técnico
Foreign Languages Education
Higher Education Teacher Training
Humanities and Social Science Education
Music Education
Primary Education
Science Education
Special Education
Licenciatura
Administration
Agricultural Business
Anthropology
Applied Chemistry
Applied Mathematics
Archaeology
Arts and Humanities
Biochemistry
Biology
Biomedicine
Biotechnology
Business Administration
Chemical Engineering
Chemistry
Civil Engineering
Communication Studies
Computer Engineering
Data Processing
Design
Education
Electronic Engineering
Electronics and Automation
Environmental Engineering
Food Science
Foreign Languages Education
Humanities and Social Science Education
Industrial Chemistry
Industrial Engineering
Information Technology
International Business
International Relations and Diplomacy
Marketing
Mathematics Education
Mechanical Engineering
Microbiology
Molecular Biology
Music
Music Education
Nutrition
Pharmacology
Physics
Primary Education
Psychology
Science Education
Sociology
Special Education
Structural Architecture
Maestría
Art Therapy
Behavioural Sciences
Business Administration
Computer Engineering
Criminology
Curriculum
Data Processing
Development Studies
Educational Administration
Educational Technology
Educational Testing and Evaluation
Environmental Management
Epidemiology
Finance
Food Science
Health Sciences
Heritage Preservation
Higher Education
Human Resources
Industrial Chemistry
International Business
Management
Neurosciences
Nutrition
Pharmacology
Psychology
Social Policy
Social Work
Tourism
Research profile
University of the Valley of Guatemala has published 1,381 scientific papers with 30,980 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biology, Medicine, Environmental Science, Ecology, Geography and Cartography, Pathology, Sociology, Public Health, and Chemistry.
Publication / Citation count by topic
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences |
908
/ 19,644
|
|---|---|
| Biology |
900
/ 24,619
|
| Medicine |
857
/ 23,859
|
| Environmental Science |
844
/ 18,945
|
| Ecology |
538
/ 12,794
|
| Geography and Cartography |
532
/ 11,186
|
| Pathology |
522
/ 17,709
|
| Sociology |
481
/ 12,957
|
| Public Health |
464
/ 14,371
|
| Chemistry |
454
/ 11,948
|
| Engineering |
406
/ 10,802
|
| Political Science |
399
/ 6,438
|
| Genetics |
389
/ 13,761
|
| Philosophy |
366
/ 7,612
|
| Computer Science |
352
/ 7,499
|
| Law |
334
/ 6,277
|
| Geology |
332
/ 7,802
|
| Immunology |
332
/ 11,964
|
| Psychology |
329
/ 8,092
|
| Demography |
320
/ 11,375
|
| History |
313
/ 7,530
|
| Archaeology |
293
/ 7,404
|
| Virology |
291
/ 10,492
|
| Biochemistry |
279
/ 8,306
|
| Paleontology |
255
/ 5,558
|
| Mathematics |
233
/ 4,971
|
| Physics |
230
/ 6,221
|
| Psychiatry |
222
/ 5,947
|
| Botany |
215
/ 6,274
|
| Statistics |
209
/ 4,742
|
| Organic chemistry |
196
/ 6,193
|
| Economics |
194
/ 3,385
|
| Nursing |
194
/ 5,490
|
| Zoology |
161
/ 4,406
|
| Development Studies |
153
/ 2,722
|
| Environmental Management |
152
/ 4,531
|
| Family medicine |
141
/ 2,640
|
| Linguistics |
133
/ 4,732
|
| Business |
132
/ 1,835
|
| Surgery |
125
/ 3,509
|
Annual publication & citation counts
4 Notable alumni
1. Marie André Destarac
1981-. (aged 45)
electrical engineer
Marie André Destarac Eguizabal is a Guatemalan scientist who specializes in engineering, electronics and robotics. Her goal is to apply her engineering knowledge and expertise in medicine projects. In 2015, Destarac was recognized by MIT Technology Review with the "Innovators under 35 in Central America" award. She was the only woman to receive the award that year. She is an...
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2. Ramón Fonseca Moraa
1952-2024 (aged 72)
politician
business executive
Ramón Fonseca Mora was a Panamanian novelist, lawyer and co-founder of Mossack Fonseca, a former law firm based in Panama with more than 40 offices worldwide. He was minister-counselor of Panamanian President Juan Carlos Varela, and president of the Panameñista Party until he was dismissed in March 2016, due to the Brazilian Operation Car Wash anti-corruption probe.
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3. Adriana Ruano
1995-. (aged 31)
sport shooter
Adriana Ruano Oliva is a Guatemalan sports shooter and Olympic champion. She competed in the women's trap event at the 2020 Summer Olympics. She won the gold medal and set a new Olympic record in the women's trap event at the 2024 Summer Olympics, the first ever gold medal for Guatemala at the Olympics.
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4. Margarita Carrera
1929-2018 (aged 89)
poet
writer
journalist
Margarita Carrera Molina was a Guatemalan philosopher, professor and writer. She was a member of the Academia Guatemalteca de la Lengua and the 1996 laureate of the Miguel Ángel Asturias National Prize in Literature.
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All 4 notable alumni
General Info & Contacts
Alternative names
UVGUniversidad del Valle de Guatemala
Founded
1966
Motto
Excelencia que trasciendeExcellence that transcends
Colors
green
Academic calendar
January to November (January - May; June-July; August-November)
Address
18 Av. 11-95 zona 15, Vista Hermosa III Guatemala City, 01015 Guatemala
City Population
995,000
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