Francisco Marroquin University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3229 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #229 of 1,756 | In Latin America |
| #2 of 15 | In Guatemala |
| #2 of 14 | In Guatemala City |
| #2032 of 2,222 | For Pediatrics |
Quick Review
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Private
- Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- ufm.edu
- Languages
- Spanish
- Acceptance rate
- 62%*
* Francisco Marroquin 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) or foreign equivalent and entrance examination |
|---|---|
| Academic Calendar | January to November (January - May; July-November) |
Research profile
Francisco Marroquin University has published 926 scientific papers with 9,009 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Medicine, Philosophy, Biology, Political Science, Environmental Science, Law, Pathology, Computer Science, and Sociology.
Francisco Marroquin University majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 5 | 1 |
| 1994 | 7 | 2 |
| 1995 | 3 | 1 |
| 1996 | 7 | 7 |
| 1997 | 5 | 4 |
| 1998 | 3 | 5 |
| 1999 | 3 | 10 |
| 2000 | 4 | 11 |
| 2001 | 7 | 16 |
| 2002 | 4 | 29 |
| 2003 | 2 | 28 |
| 2004 | 4 | 35 |
| 2005 | 5 | 39 |
| 2006 | 9 | 64 |
| 2007 | 4 | 62 |
| 2008 | 11 | 103 |
| 2009 | 10 | 103 |
| 2010 | 15 | 94 |
| 2011 | 22 | 126 |
| 2012 | 22 | 154 |
| 2013 | 20 | 202 |
| 2014 | 34 | 270 |
| 2015 | 28 | 329 |
| 2016 | 45 | 355 |
| 2017 | 108 | 382 |
| 2018 | 39 | 475 |
| 2019 | 54 | 589 |
| 2020 | 63 | 739 |
| 2021 | 103 | 878 |
| 2022 | 67 | 943 |
| 2023 | 81 | 1011 |
| 2024 | 67 | 1059 |
| 2025 | 49 | 1007 |
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 Marroquin 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 | No | No | No |
| Environmental Science | No | No | No |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | No |
| Mathematics | Yes | No | No |
| Medicine | No | No | No |
| Physics | No | No | No |
| Psychology | Yes | No | No |
| Bachillerato | Arts and Humanities, Natural Sciences |
|---|---|
| Técnico | Foreign Languages Education, Humanities and Social Science Education, Modern Languages, Social Sciences |
| Licenciatura | Architecture, Business Administration, Cinema and Television, Clinical Psychology, Computer Engineering, Computer Graphics, Computer Science, Cooking and Catering, Dentistry, Economics, Engineering, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Industrial Design, Interior Design, International Business, International Relations and Diplomacy, Law, Literature, Management, Medicine, Modern Languages, Nutrition, Political Sciences, Visual Arts |
| Maestría | Business Administration, Dental Technology, Dentistry, Diabetology, Economics, Environmental Management, Ethics, Finance, Health Administration, History, International Law, International Relations and Diplomacy, Linguistics, Management, Marketing, Nursing, Orthodontics, Philosophy, Political Sciences, Psychology, Rehabilitation and Therapy, Social Sciences |
| Doctorado | Anthropology, Archaeology, Architecture, Art History, Business Administration, Cinema and Television, Dentistry, Economics, Education, History, International Relations and Diplomacy, Law, Linguistics, Literature, Medicine, Nutrition, Philology, Philosophy, Political Sciences, Psychology, Social Sciences, Town Planning, Visual Arts |
Francisco Marroquin University alumni
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Gloria Álvarez
- Occupations
- writertelevision presenterpolitical scientistannouncer
- Biography
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Gloria Álvarez Cross is a Guatemalan radio and television presenter, author, and libertarian political commentator. She is the host of the Viernes de Gloria radio program in Guatemala. Álvarez is also the program director of the National Civic Movement of Guatemala, an organization that advocates for political participation in the national politics of Guatemala. She has also published books on political topics for a popular audience.
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Cash Luna
- Occupations
- televangelistmissionarywriterbusinesspersonpreacher
- Biography
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Carlos Enrique Luna Arango, popularly known as Cash Luna, is a Guatemalan televangelist and faith healer who is the founder and pastor of the Casa de Dios, one of the largest megachurches in Latin America.
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Zury Ríos
- Enrolled in Francisco Marroquin University
- Graduated with licentiate in social science and political science
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
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Zury Mayté Ríos Sosa is a Guatemalan former politician. She is the daughter of the late general, and President of Guatemala Efraín Ríos Montt.
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Alvaro Arzú Escobar
- Occupations
- entrepreneurpolitician
- Biography
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Álvaro Arzú Escobar is a Guatemalan politician from the Unionist Party who served as president of the Congress of Guatemala between 2018 and 2020. He is a son of former President of Guatemala Álvaro Arzú and First Lady Patricia Escobar.
Francisco Marroquin University faculties and divisions
| Campus Abroad : Madrid | Business Administration, Economics, Health Administration, Management |
|---|---|
| Campus Abroad : Panamá | Business Administration, Finance |
| Centre : Henry Hazlitt | Economics |
| College : Michael Polanyi | Arts and Humanities |
| Course/Programme : Acton MBA | Business Administration |
| Department/Division : Education | Education |
| Faculty : Architecture | Architecture, Design, Furniture Design, Town Planning |
| Faculty : Economics | Business Administration, Computer Science, Economics, Finance, Marketing |
| Faculty : Law | Law |
| Faculty : Medicine | Medicine |
| Faculty : Odontology | Dentistry |
| Graduate School : Graduate Studies | Art History, Asian Studies, History, International Law, International Relations and Diplomacy, Linguistics, Medicine, Nutrition, Pacific Area Studies, Philosophy, Political Sciences, Psychology, Spanish |
| Institute : Political Science and International Relations | International Relations and Diplomacy, Political Sciences |
| School : Business | Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Real Estate |
| School : Cinema and Visual Arts | Cinema and Television, Visual Arts |
| School : Nutrition | Nutrition |
| School : Social Sciences | Social Sciences |
General information
| Alternative names | UFM Francisco Marroquín University Universidad Francisco Marroquín |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1971 |
| Accreditation | Consejo de la Enseñanza Privada Superior (CEPS) |
| Motto | La enseñanza y difusión de los principios éticos, jurídicos y económicos de una sociedad de personas libres y responsables The education and spreading of ethical, judicial and economic principles of a society of free and responsible persons |
Location and contacts
| Address | Calle Manuel F. Ayau (6 Calle Final), Zona 10 Guatemala City, 01010 Guatemala |
|---|---|
| City population | 995,000 |