Francisco Gavidia University Rankings

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Ranking Category
#6794 of 14,131 In the World
#435 of 1,756 In Latin America
#3 of 29 In El Salvador
#3 of 15 In San Salvador
#4673 of 6,566 For Philosophy
#5752 of 7,020 For Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
#6061 of 6,606 For Political Science

Quick Review

Funding
Private
Website
ufg.edu.sv
Languages
Spanish
Acceptance rate
55%*

* Francisco Gavidia 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 RequirementsSecondary school certificate (bachillerato) and entrance examination
Academic CalendarJanuary to December (January - June; July-December)

Research profile

Francisco Gavidia University has published 172 scientific papers with 210 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Philosophy, Political Science, Environmental Science, Geography and Cartography, Biology, Sociology, Medicine, Computer Science, and Public Health.

Publications
172
Citations
210

Francisco Gavidia University majors

by publication & citation count

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
154 / 154
Philosophy
130 / 89
Political Science
78 / 43
Environmental Science
55 / 120
Geography and Cartography
48 / 88
Biology
34 / 145
Sociology
34 / 113
Medicine
25 / 103
Computer Science
23 / 23
Public Health
19 / 64
Ecology
18 / 57
Demography
17 / 37
Engineering
17 / 21
Geology
16 / 69
Genetics
15 / 83
Chemistry
14 / 31
Mathematics
14 / 18
History
12 / 47
Pathology
12 / 71
Paleontology
12 / 60
Physics
11 / 8
Statistics
11 / 18
Archaeology
11 / 47
Economics
10 / 24
Law
10 / 25
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
9 / 6
Biochemistry
9 / 28
Virology
9 / 71
Wildlife and Fisheries Management & Conservation
8 / 16
Business
8 / 29
Mechanical Engineering
8 / 0
Oceanography
8 / 27
Art & Design
6 / 9
Human-Computer Interaction
6 / 0
Materials Science
6 / 8
Immunology
6 / 67
Quantum and Particle physics
5 / 0
Development Studies
5 / 24
Psychology
5 / 5
Machine Learning
5 / 7

Annual publication & citation counts

Year Publications Citations
2005 0 3
2006 0 0
2007 0 0
2008 0 0
2009 0 0
2010 0 1
2011 0 1
2012 0 1
2013 1 0
2014 4 4
2015 5 5
2016 10 2
2017 27 6
2018 15 7
2019 24 15
2020 15 31
2021 16 37
2022 27 37
2023 25 55

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 Francisco Gavidia 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 No No No
Physics Yes Yes No
Psychology Yes Yes No
Técnico Accountancy, Advertising and Publicity, Computer Engineering, Computer Graphics, Computer Science, Graphic Design, Hotel and Restaurant, Interior Design, Sales Techniques, Tourism
Licenciado, Ingeniero, Arquitecto Accountancy, Advertising and Publicity, Architecture, Business Administration, Business Computing, Communication Arts, Communication Studies, Computer Engineering, Computer Graphics, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Electronics and Automation, English, Fashion Design, Graphic Design, Industrial Engineering, International Economics, International Relations and Diplomacy, Journalism, Law, Marketing, Multimedia, Psychology, Public Relations, Software Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, Tourism
Maestro Administration, Business Administration, Business and Commerce, Computer Networks, E-Business/Commerce, Educational Technology, Finance, Management, Marketing, Transport Management
Doctor Business Administration, Public Administration

Notable alumni

  1. Cristina Cornejo

    Cristina Cornejo
    Born in
    El Salvador Flag El Salvador
    Years
    1982-.. (age 42)
    Occupations
    politicianlawyer
    Biography

    Norma Cristina Cornejo Amaya is a Salvadoran lawyer, feminist, and politician of the Farabundo Martí National Liberation Front (FMLN).

Francisco Gavidia University faculties and divisions

Centre : Western Regional Centre Advertising and Publicity, Business Administration, Communication Studies, Computer Science, International Relations and Diplomacy, Marketing, Public Relations, Tourism
Faculty : Arts and Design Architecture, Computer Graphics, Design, Fashion Design, Fine Arts, Graphic Design
Faculty : Economics Accountancy, Advertising and Publicity, Business Administration, Communication Studies, Computer Science, Economics, Hotel and Restaurant, International Business, Marketing, Public Relations, Tourism
Faculty : Engineering and Systems Computer Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Systems Analysis, Telecommunications Engineering
Faculty : Law International Relations and Diplomacy, Law
Faculty : Social Sciences English, Psychology

General information

Alternative names UFG
Universidad Francisco Gavidia
Founded 1969
Accreditation Ministerio de Educación , Ciencia y Tecnología; Comisión de Acreditación de la Calidad de la Educación Superior (CdA); Agencia Centroamericana de Acreditación de Programas de Arquitectura e Ingeniería (ACAAI)

Location and contacts

Address Edificio de Rectoría, Calle El Progreso No. 2748
San Salvador, San Salvador
El Salvador
City population 316,000

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