Francisco Gavidia University Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #6692 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #432 of 1,756 | In Latin America |
| #3 of 29 | In El Salvador |
| #3 of 15 | In San Salvador |
| #4339 of 6,689 | For Philosophy |
| #5506 of 7,081 | For Liberal Arts & Social Sciences |
| #5785 of 6,729 | For Political Science |
Quick Review
- Funding
- Private
- Website
- ufg.edu.sv
- Languages
- Spanish
- Acceptance rate
- 58%*
* 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 Requirements | Secondary school certificate (bachillerato) and entrance examination |
|---|---|
| Academic Calendar | January to December (January - June; July-December) |
Research profile
Francisco Gavidia University has published 214 scientific papers with 475 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, Geology, Ecology, and Medicine.
Francisco Gavidia University majors
by publication & citation count
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 | 3 | 0 |
| 2014 | 4 | 4 |
| 2015 | 4 | 6 |
| 2016 | 10 | 7 |
| 2017 | 28 | 11 |
| 2018 | 18 | 13 |
| 2019 | 25 | 28 |
| 2020 | 16 | 42 |
| 2021 | 26 | 62 |
| 2022 | 28 | 68 |
| 2023 | 33 | 106 |
| 2024 | 18 | 116 |
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
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Cristina Cornejo
- Occupations
- lawyerpolitician
- Biography
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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 |