Don Bosco University Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #6822 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #436 of 1,756 | In Latin America |
| #4 of 29 | In El Salvador |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Christian
- Funding
- Private
- Highest Degree
- Master
- Website
- www.udb.edu.sv
- Languages
- Spanish;English
- Acceptance rate
- 56%*
* Don Bosco 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; July-December) |
Tuition
The tuition table for Don Bosco 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 Cost (per semester) | Currency |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering | $1,500 | USD |
| Law | $1,800 | USD |
| Business Administration | $1,200 | USD |
| Medicine | $2,500 | USD |
| Psychology | $1,000 | USD |
Don Bosco University has financial aid programs and on-campus housing.
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 Don Bosco 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 | No | No | No |
| Biology | No | No | No |
| Business | Yes | Yes | No |
| Chemistry | No | No | No |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | No |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | No |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | No |
| Environmental Science | No | No | No |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | No |
| Mathematics | No | No | No |
| Medicine | No | No | No |
| Physics | No | No | No |
| Psychology | No | No | No |
| Técnico | Biomedical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Dental Technology, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Graphic Design, Maintenance Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Multimedia, Safety Engineering, Software Engineering |
|---|---|
| Profesor | Pastoral Studies, Primary Education, Theology |
| Licenciado, Ingeniero, Arquitecto | Accountancy, Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Business Administration, Communication Studies, Computer Engineering, Dental Technology, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Electronics and Automation, Foreign Languages Education, Graphic Design, Industrial Design, Industrial Engineering, Marketing, Mechanical Engineering, Modern Languages, Pastoral Studies, Telecommunications Engineering, Theology, Tourism |
| Maestro | Architectural and Environmental Design, Computer Engineering, Curriculum, Education, Educational Testing and Evaluation, Energy Engineering, Industrial Maintenance, Peace and Disarmament, Pedagogy, Safety Engineering, Social Policy, Social Sciences, Software Engineering, Theology |
| Doctor | Education, Social Sciences, Theology |
Don Bosco University faculties and divisions
| Campus : Antiguo Cuscatlán | Business Administration, Communication Studies, Design, Education, Engineering, Foreign Languages Education, Modern Languages, Social Sciences, Theology, Tourism |
|---|---|
| Department/Division : Basic Sciences | Applied Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics |
| Faculty : Aeronautics | Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering |
| Faculty : Economics | Accountancy, Business Administration, Economics, Marketing |
| Faculty : Engineering | Biomedical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics and Automation, Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering |
| Faculty : Rehabilitation Sciences | Rehabilitation and Therapy |
| Faculty : Science and Humanities | Communication Studies, Education, Educational Sciences, English, Graphic Design, Industrial Design, Modern Languages, Multimedia, Preschool Education, Primary Education, Secondary Education, Teacher Training, Theology, Tourism |
| Institute : Research and Pedagogical Training | Education, Teacher Training |
General information
| Alternative names | UDB Universidad Don Bosco |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1984 |
| Accreditation | Ministerio de Educación , Ciencia y Tecnología; Comisión de Acreditación de la Calidad de la Educación Superior (CdA); Sociedad Internacional de Ortesis y Prótesis (ISPO); Agencia Centroamericana de Acreditación de Programas de Arquitectura y de Ingeniería (ACAAI); Autoridad de Aviación Civil de El Salvador (AAC); AUDIT Centroamérica (Consejo Centroamericano de Acreditación de la Educación Superior (CCA) and Agencia Nacional de Evaluación de la Calidad y la Acreditación (ANECA), Spain) |
| Motto | Vitam impendere vero Devote life to truth |
Location and contacts
| Address | Ciudadela Don Bosco, Cantón Venecia, Calle Plan del Pino Km 1 1/2 Soyapango, San Salvador El Salvador |
|---|---|
| City population | 241,000 |