National Autonomous University of Nicaragua-Managua (UNAN)
Founded 1812 as Universidad de León in succession to a 17th century seminary. Retained characteristics of Spanish colonial university until reorganization at end of 19th century. Granted autonomous status 1958 and reforms initiated. Financially supported by the State through the Ministry of Finance (72.3%), tuition fees (25.2%), and other sources (2.5%).
Funding:
Public
Grades 4
Languages 1
Divisions 17
- Carazo Regional Multidisciplinary FacultyFields of study: Humanities and Social Science Education, Native Language Education, Science Education, Hotel Management, Banking, Mathematics Education, Foreign Languages Education, Teacher Training, Biological and Life Sciences, Industrial Engineering, Tourism, Computer Engineering, Marketing, Finance, Information Technology, Accountancy, Business Administration
- Chontales Regional Multidisciplinary Faculty
- Economics Faculty
- Education and Languages Faculty
- Estelí Regional Multidisciplinary FacultyFields of study: Educational Sciences, Technology, Natural Sciences, Health Sciences, Arts and Humanities, Economics, Business Administration
- Humanities and Juridical Sciences FacultyFields of study: Geography (Human), Anthropology, Communication Studies, Philosophy, History, Psychology, Law
- Matagalpa Regional Multidisciplinary FacultyFields of study: Educational Sciences, Spanish, Agricultural Engineering, Preschool Education, Social Work, Sports, Industrial Engineering, Natural Sciences, Health Sciences, Physical Education, Literature, Tourism, Social Sciences, Biology, Arts and Humanities, Computer Engineering, Physics, Nursing, Marketing, Finance, Mathematics, English, Accountancy, Economics, Business Administration
- Medical Sciences Faculty
- Sciences and Engineering FacultyFields of study: Statistics, Technology, Natural Sciences, Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Computer Science
- Health (POLISAL) InstituteFields of study: Health Sciences
- Biotechnology LaboratoryFields of study: Biotechnology
- Dry Tropics Experimental Studies Research Division
- Economics and Social Sciences (INIES) Research Division
- Economics and Technology (CINET) Research Division
- Geology and Geophysics (CIGEO) Research Division
- Health (CIES) Research DivisionFields of study: Health Sciences
- Water Resources (CIRA) Research Division
Requirements
- Admission details: Secondary school certificate (bachillerato) or recognized equivalent, and entrance examination
