Central University of Nicaragua Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #10759 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #936 of 1,756 | In Latin America |
| #10 of 48 | In Nicaragua |
| #8 of 36 | In Managua |
Quick Review
- Enrollment
- 5,000
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Private
- Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- www.ucn.edu.ni
- Languages
- Spanish
- Acceptance rate
- 61%*
* The Central University of Nicaragua 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 | High School Diploma or equivalent |
|---|---|
| Academic Calendar | January - June; July-December |
| Enrollment | 5,000 |
Tuition
| International studetns | 2,000 per semester for postgraduate programmes (USD) |
|---|---|
| Local studetns | 900 per semester (USD) |
The Central University of Nicaragua has financial aid programs.
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 Central University of Nicaragua.
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 | TBD |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Business | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Medicine | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Doctor | Medicine, Surgery, Veterinary Science |
|---|---|
| Ingeniero | Computer Engineering |
| Licenciatura | Accountancy, Administration, Banking, Business Administration, Finance, Hotel Management, International Business, International Relations and Diplomacy, Law, Marketing, Nursing, Pharmacy, Psychology, Tourism |
| Especialidad Profesional/ Especialidad Médica | Occupational Health |
| Maestría | Human Resources, Management |
| Doctorado | Business Administration |
Central University of Nicaragua faculties and divisions
| Academy : Languages | English |
|---|---|
| Faculty : Economic and Administrative Science | Accountancy, Banking, Business Administration, Hotel Management, Marketing, Tourism |
| Faculty : Engineering | Computer Engineering, Computer Science |
| Faculty : Health Science | Medicine, Pharmacy, Psychology, Surgery |
| Faculty : Law and Social Sciences | International Business, International Relations and Diplomacy, Law |
| Faculty : Veterinary Medicine | Veterinary Science |
| School : Psychology | Clinical Psychology, Psychology, Psychotherapy |
General information
| Alternative names | UCN Universidad Central de Nicaragua |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1997 |
| Accreditation | Consejo Nacional de Universidades (CNU); Consejo Nacional de Evaluación y Acreditación (CNEA) |
| Motto | Pensando en tu futuro Thinking about your future |
| Colors | green, yellow gold, blue, white |
Location and contacts
| Address | UCN Campus Central Semáforos del Zumen, 3C. Abajo, 1 C. al Lago Managua, 12104 Nicaragua |
|---|---|
| City population | 937,000 |