Bolivian Catholic University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #4433 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #317 of 1,756 | In Latin America |
| #2 of 53 | In Bolivia |
| #2 of 16 | In La Paz |
| #3159 of 6,713 | For Philosophy |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Christian
- Funding
- Private
- Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- www.ucb.edu.bo
- Languages
- Spanish
- Acceptance rate
- 56%*
* Bolivian Catholic University is among the institutions that don't provide data on acceptance rates. This might happen because the university has programs where applicants only need to meet admission requirements to enroll and don't necessarily compete with others.
We estimate the above acceptance rate based on admission statistics of closely ranked nearby universities with similar research profiles that do publish such data.
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Admissions Requirements | Secondary school certificate (bachillerato) and entrance examination |
|---|---|
| Academic Calendar | January to December (January - June; August-December) |
Research profile
Bolivian Catholic University has published 1,088 scientific papers with 6,793 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Philosophy, Political Science, Environmental Science, Geography and Cartography, Biology, Medicine, Engineering, Computer Science, and Law.
Bolivian Catholic University majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 0 | 1 |
| 1994 | 1 | 1 |
| 1995 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | 4 | 1 |
| 1997 | 6 | 1 |
| 1998 | 4 | 0 |
| 1999 | 5 | 4 |
| 2000 | 4 | 5 |
| 2001 | 3 | 5 |
| 2002 | 3 | 4 |
| 2003 | 9 | 11 |
| 2004 | 15 | 8 |
| 2005 | 11 | 16 |
| 2006 | 13 | 19 |
| 2007 | 12 | 16 |
| 2008 | 30 | 169 |
| 2009 | 17 | 315 |
| 2010 | 27 | 243 |
| 2011 | 54 | 286 |
| 2012 | 23 | 244 |
| 2013 | 31 | 261 |
| 2014 | 48 | 195 |
| 2015 | 79 | 240 |
| 2016 | 72 | 216 |
| 2017 | 91 | 281 |
| 2018 | 77 | 269 |
| 2019 | 73 | 404 |
| 2020 | 67 | 461 |
| 2021 | 70 | 615 |
| 2022 | 73 | 628 |
| 2023 | 65 | 689 |
| 2024 | 64 | 645 |
| 2025 | 34 | 624 |
Tuition
The tuition table for Bolivian Catholic University gives an overview of costs but prices are approximate and subject to change and don't include accommodation, textbooks, or living expenses. The costs of programs might differ significantly for local and international students. The only source of truth for current numbers is the university's official website.
| Program | Tuition per semester (BOB) |
|---|---|
| Law | 12,000 |
| Medicine | 16,000 |
| Engineering | 10,000 |
| Business Administration | 8,000 |
| Psychology | 9,000 |
| Education | 7,000 |
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 Bolivian Catholic University.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | Yes | Yes | 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 | Yes | Yes | No |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | No |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | No |
| Licenciatura | Accountancy, Architecture, Bioengineering, Biomedical Engineering, Business Administration, Business and Commerce, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Communication Arts, Computer Engineering, Computer Graphics, Economics, Educational Psychology, Electronic Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Graphic Design, Industrial Engineering, International Relations and Diplomacy, Law, Marketing, Mass Communication, Mechanical Engineering, Media Studies, Political Sciences, Psychology, Telecommunications Engineering, Tourism |
|---|---|
| Especialización | Clinical Psychology, Neurosciences, Primary Education, Social and Community Services, Social Work |
| Diplomado | Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering, Air Transport, Architecture, Banking, Biomedical Engineering, Business Administration, Business and Commerce, Computer Engineering, Education, Educational Technology, Fiscal Law, Food Technology, Health Administration, Higher Education Teacher Training, Human Rights, Industrial Engineering, Leadership, Literature, Management, Neurosciences, Peace and Disarmament, Psychology, Social Sciences, Taxation, Telecommunications Engineering, Town Planning, Transport Management, Welfare and Protective Services, Writing |
| Maestría | Data Processing, Management, Psychology, Psychotherapy |
Notable alumni
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Samuel Doria Medina
- Occupations
- politicianeconomist
- Biography
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Samuel Jorge Doria Medina Auza is a Bolivian politician and former businessman. From 1987 until 2014 he was the president and main shareholder in SOBOCE, the largest cement manufacturer in Bolivia.
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Mónica Zalaquett
- Enrolled in Bolivian Catholic University
- Graduated with licentiate
- Occupations
- politiciancommunicator
- Biography
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Mónica Beatriz Zalaquett Said is a Chilean business and political communicator. From 2010 to 2014, she was a deputy of the 20th District by the Independent Democratic Union (UDI).
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Luis Fernando López
- Occupations
- journalistentrepreneurmilitary officerpolitician
- Biography
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Luis Fernando López Julio is a Bolivian businessman, retired military officer, and politician who served as minister of defense from 2019 to 2020. Appointed in the tail end of the 2019 political crisis, López, along with Minister of Government Arturo Murillo, quickly became characterized as the "strong men" of the Jeanine Áñez administration and were implicated in the deadly events at Senkata and Sacaba. López was called to hearings by the Plurinational Legislative Assembly but failed to present himself three consecutive times, ultimately resulting in his censure by the legislature. As per the terms of the Constitution, he was dismissed as minister but, exploiting a loophole in the document's text, he was reappointed just a day later. Soon after, reports revealed his participation in the tear gas case, which accused the ministries of government and defense of irregularly purchasing non-lethal weapons at inflated prices.
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Nadia Cruz
- Occupations
- lawyer
- Biography
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Nadia Alejandra Cruz Tarifa is a Bolivian lawyer and politician serving as vice minister of equal opportunities since 2022. Cruz developed her career practicing law in La Paz and El Alto, during which time she became an active member and advisor to various human rights NGOs. Starting in the 2010s, Cruz began serving as a public official in the Ombudsman's Office, where she exercised a multitude of minor functions before being appointed deputy ombudsman for the defense of and compliance with human rights. Following the intra-term resignation of David Tezanos Pinto in 2019, Cruz was among three deputy ombudsmen in the line of succession and was considered the only viable candidate to assume the position.
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Nardi Suxo
- Occupations
- diplomatministerpolitician
- Biography
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Nardi Elizabeth Suxo Iturry is a Bolivian lawyer and sociologist. She served as the ambassador of Bolivia to Austria, Croatia, Hungary, and Slovakia from June to November 2019.
Bolivian Catholic University faculties and divisions
| Department/Division : Architecture and Graphic Design | Architecture, Graphic Design |
|---|---|
| Faculty : Economics and Finance | Accountancy, Business Administration, Economics, Finance |
| Faculty : Engineering | Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering |
| Faculty : Law and Political Science | Law, Political Sciences |
| Faculty : Social Sciences and Humanities | Communication Studies, Education, Educational Psychology, Religious Studies, Theology |
| Institute : Democracy | Political Sciences |
| Institute : Professional Ethics Studies | Ethics |
| Institute : Socio-Economic Research | Economics, Social Studies |
| School : Production and Competitivity | Business Administration |
General information
| Alternative names | UCB Universidad Católica Boliviana |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1966 |
| Accreditation | Ministerio de Educación del Estado Plurinacional de Bolivia |
Location and contacts
| Address | Casilla Postal 4805 Av. 14 de Septiembre Nº 4807, esq. calle 2, Obrajes La Paz Bolivia |
|---|---|
| City population | 756,000 |