Founded in 1676, the Universidad de San Carlos de Guatemala (University of San Carlos of Guatemala) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Guatemala City (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Guatemala. Officially recognized by the Ministerio de Educación, Guatemala (Ministry of Education of Guatemala), Universidad de San Carlos de Guatemala (USAC) is a very large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: over-50,000 students) coeducational Guatemalan higher education institution. Universidad de San Carlos de Guatemala (USAC) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 348-year-old Guatemalan higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. USAC also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, as well as administrative services.
Control
public
Entity
non-profit
Size
very large-sized
Selectivity
not reported
Name | Universidad de San Carlos de Guatemala |
---|---|
Name (English) | University of San Carlos of Guatemala |
Acronym | USAC |
Founded | 1676 |
Motto | Id y enseñad a todos Go and teach everybody |
Screenshot | |
Video Presentation |
n.a.; please submit an official Universidad de San Carlos de Guatemala general video presentation. |
Address | Ciudad Universitaria, Zona 12 Guatemala City 01012 Guatemala Guatemala |
---|---|
Location Map and Satellite View | |
+502 2418 8000 | |
+502 2476 9724 |
What is the difference between comprehensive/generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.
The following Universidad de San Carlos de Guatemala's Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Universidad de San Carlos de Guatemala's academic range and degree level offering.
PreBach degrees |
Bachelor degrees |
Master degrees |
Doctoral degrees |
|
---|---|---|---|---|
A&H | ||||
L&C | ||||
B&S | ||||
M&H | ||||
S&T | ||||
Eng | ||||
Click here to explore a list of Universidad de San Carlos de Guatemala courses and programs or, if not available yet, search for them with our Search Engine powered by Google. We are constantly adding university courses and programs worldwide with the cooperation of university representatives.
You can also explore our new A-Z Guide to 8,100 University Programs, Courses and Degrees to learn more about study outlines and typical duration, tuition ranges, career prospects, salary expectations of each course/program/degree.
Yearly tuition fees refers to the amount of money that a student is charged by a University for one academic year of full-time study. Read our guide article about tuition fees and financial aid options to learn more.
Undergraduate | Postgraduate | |
---|---|---|
Local students |
Not reported | Not reported |
International students |
Not reported | Not reported |
Tip: search for Universidad de San Carlos de Guatemala's tuition fees with the uniRank Search Engine
Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our "Introduction to University Admissions" article to learn more.
uniRank publishes below some basic Universidad de San Carlos de Guatemala's admission information.
This institution admits Men and Women (coed).
Has Universidad de San Carlos de Guatemala a selective admission policy? Yes, based on entrance examinations.
Universidad de San Carlos de Guatemala's acceptance rate range is not reported.
International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.
Tip: search for Universidad de San Carlos de Guatemala's admission policy with the uniRank Search Engine
University size and profile can be important factors to consider when choosing a university. Here are some potential reasons why University size and profile can affect students when choosing a university.
uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for Universidad de San Carlos de Guatemala.
Universidad de San Carlos de Guatemala has an enrollment range of over-50,000 students making it a very large-sized institution.
Not reported
Universidad de San Carlos de Guatemala is a public higher education institution.
Universidad de San Carlos de Guatemala is a non-profit higher education institution.
This institution's main campus is located in a Urban setting.
This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.
Universidad de San Carlos de Guatemala does not have any religious affiliation.
What are the most common University facilities and services? Read our two guide articles about University Facilities and University Services to learn more.
uniRank provides below an overview of Universidad de San Carlos de Guatemala's main facilities:
This institution features sporting facilities and organizes sports activities for its students.
uniRank provides below an overview of Universidad de San Carlos de Guatemala's main services:
This institution offers one or more of the following financial aid for eligible students: scholarships, grants, loans, tuition waivers, emergency financial aid etc.
Not reported
Not reported
Not reported
Not reported
There are different types of legal recognition and quality assessment of higher education institutions around the world, depending on the country and its legal and higher education system... read our article about university accreditation and recognition to learn more.
Universidad de San Carlos de Guatemala is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Ministerio de Educación, Guatemala
Not available; please use the Feedback/Error report form at the end of this page to submit a list of Universidad de San Carlos de Guatemala's official programmatic or specialized accreditations. If you are an official representative of this university you can also claim and update this entire university profile free of charge (UPDATE ALL).
Tip: search for Universidad de San Carlos de Guatemala's accreditations with the uniRank Search Engine
University memberships and affiliations to external organizations can be important for several reasons... read our article about university affiliations and memberships to learn more.
Not available; please use the Feedback/Error report form at the end of this page to submit a list of Universidad de San Carlos de Guatemala's official affiliations and memberships to higher education-related organizations. If you are an official representative of this university you can also claim and update this entire university profile free of charge (UPDATE ALL).
Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of fields of study and disciplines a University focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer academic divisions and a simplified organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.
uniRank shows a structural diagram of the first-level academic divisions of the Universidad de San Carlos de Guatemala 's organizational structure; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.
|
This higher education institution is not a member of the Open Education Global (OEGlobal) organization that is developing, implementing and supporting free open education and free online courses. View a list of Open Education Global members by country.
Discover uniRank rankings and reviews of all Universities in Guatemala
Search for courses, scholarships and much more anywhere in the world with the uniRank's World Universities Search Engine
Read our university guides and articles including:
Discover uniRank's world's largest directories of higher education related organizations and university libraries
Learn definitions, jargon and acronyms with the uniRank's A-Z Higher Education Glossary
We appreciate your feedback and error reports. Universidad de San Carlos de Guatemala's official representatives can claim this institution and request to update this entire university profile free of charge by clicking on UPDATE ALL
Site last updated: Tuesday, 2 April 2024
Unlock your University's potential: spotlight your Institution on UniRank for leads, local recognition and branding. Enquiry now to feature your University here.
Social Media
Introduction
Social media can be a powerful tool for Universities to communicate with current students, alumni, faculty, staff and the wider community. But how can social media be important for prospective students? Read our article about the importance of Social Media for universities and prospective students to learn more.
Social Media
uniRank publishes brief reviews, rankings and metrics of some Universidad de San Carlos de Guatemala's social media channels as a starting point for comparison and an additional selection tool for potential applicants.
Facebook
Universidad de San Carlos de Guatemala's Facebook page
X (Twitter)
Universidad de San Carlos de Guatemala's X (formerly Twitter) page
YouTube
Universidad de San Carlos de Guatemala's YouTube channel
Instagram
Universidad de San Carlos de Guatemala's Instagram page
LinkedIn
Universidad de San Carlos de Guatemala's main LinkedIn profile
TikTok
n.a.