National Autonomous University of Nicaragua, Leon: Statistics

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#4829 of 14,131 In the World
#332 of 1,756 In Latin America
#1 of 48 In Nicaragua
#1 of 3 In Leon
#1798 of 6,689 For Philosophy
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Quick Review

Gender
All female
Type
Non-profit
Funding
Public-private
partnership
Highest Degree
Bachelor
Languages
Spanish
Acceptance rate
59%*

* The National Autonomous University of Nicaragua, Leon 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) or recognized equivalent, and entrance examination
Academic CalendarFebruary to December (February - July; August-December)

Research profile

National Autonomous University of Nicaragua, Leon has published 2,604 scientific papers with 21,778 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Philosophy, Political Science, Environmental Science, Biology, Medicine, Geography and Cartography, Sociology, Pathology, and Chemistry.

Publications
2,604
Citations
21,778

National Autonomous University of Nicaragua, Leon majors

by publication & citation count

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
1,988 / 10,970
Philosophy
1,647 / 3,588
Political Science
893 / 5,040
Environmental Science
833 / 9,281
Biology
824 / 17,570
Medicine
700 / 15,821
Geography and Cartography
556 / 5,028
Sociology
411 / 7,134
Pathology
401 / 11,296
Chemistry
389 / 9,432
Genetics
349 / 11,718
Ecology
329 / 6,219
Engineering
318 / 4,902
Computer Science
286 / 4,637
Geology
282 / 3,983
Biochemistry
253 / 7,536
Public Health
230 / 7,007
Physics
230 / 3,449
Immunology
228 / 7,768
Psychology
218 / 3,382
Law
211 / 4,417
Virology
202 / 7,429
Mathematics
200 / 4,026
Paleontology
197 / 3,189
Statistics
182 / 4,008
Demography
171 / 5,209
Botany
169 / 1,737
Surgery
158 / 2,472
History
145 / 2,770
Psychiatry
141 / 2,694
Agricultural Science
138 / 2,962
Organic Chemistry
137 / 3,408
Archaeology
136 / 2,763
Economics
124 / 2,652
Business
118 / 1,419
Quantum and Particle physics
103 / 1,136
Development Studies
95 / 2,320
Horticulture
92 / 644
Microbiology
88 / 3,588
Radiology and Nuclear medicine
82 / 882

Annual publication & citation counts

Year Publications Citations
1992 3 4
1993 3 3
1994 8 6
1995 4 4
1996 8 5
1997 11 12
1998 4 14
1999 14 41
2000 5 38
2001 5 62
2002 8 68
2003 8 83
2004 11 117
2005 20 138
2006 12 184
2007 18 191
2008 43 253
2009 23 378
2010 33 323
2011 39 439
2012 36 575
2013 73 563
2014 74 821
2015 93 819
2016 121 931
2017 259 959
2018 187 1172
2019 203 1685
2020 257 2242
2021 291 2331
2022 227 2158
2023 231 2522
2024 236 2347
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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 National Autonomous University of Nicaragua, Leon.

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 Veterinary Science
Ingeniero Agricultural Business, Agricultural Engineering, Animal Husbandry, Computer Engineering, Food Science, Telecommunications Engineering, Tropical Agriculture
Licenciatura Administration, Business Administration, Computer Education, Educational Psychology, Educational Sciences, Finance, Foreign Languages Education, Humanities and Social Science Education, Law, Mass Communication, Mathematics Education, Nursing, Pharmacy, Physical Education, Preschool Education, Primary Education, Public Administration, Science Education, Social Work, Special Education, Veterinary Science
Especialidad Profesional/ Especialidad Médica Dentistry, Law, Medicine, Surgery
Maestría Administration, Agricultural Business, Agricultural Economics, Animal Husbandry, Business Administration, Chemistry, Commercial Law, Computer Science, Criminal Law, Dentistry, Development Studies, Economics, Educational Sciences, Food Technology, Foreign Languages Education, Higher Education Teacher Training, Information Technology, Law, Literature, Medicine, Natural Resources, Rural Studies, Secondary Education, Social Sciences, Spanish, Surgery, Teacher Training, Telecommunications Engineering, Tourism, Tropical Agriculture, Veterinary Science

Notable alumni

  1. Florencio Xatruch

    Florencio Xatruch
    Years
    1811-1893 (aged 82)
    Occupations
    politician
    Biography

    Florencio Xatruch was a general who led the Honduran expeditionary force against William Walker in Nicaragua in 1856.

  2. Diego Vigil y Cocaña

    Diego Vigil y Cocaña
    Born in
    Honduras Flag Honduras
    Years
    Died in 1845
    Occupations
    lawyerpolitician
    Biography

    Diego Vigil y Cocaña was a Central American politician. He was the last president of the Federal Republic of Central America (1839–40), during its disintegration. He was also chief of state of the federal states of Honduras (1829) and El Salvador (1836–37 and 1837–38).

  3. Myrna Cunningham

    Myrna Cunningham
    Years
    1947-.. (age 78)
    Occupations
    politicianphysicianactivist
    Biography

    Myrna Kay Cunningham Kain is a Miskito feminist, indigenous rights activist and medical surgeon from Nicaragua. She has participated in political-social processes linked to the struggle for the rights of women and indigenous peoples in Latin America. She has been coordinator of the Indigenous Chair of the Intercultural Indigenous University.

  4. Amaya Coppens

    Amaya Coppens
    Born in
    Belgium Flag Belgium
    Years
    1994-.. (age 31)
    Occupations
    studentactivist
    Biography

    Amaya Eva Coppens Zamora is a Belgian-born Nicaraguan student activist. She is a leading figure of the April 19 University Movement, founded during protests against the government of President Daniel Ortega. She was chosen as an International Woman of Courage in March 2020.

National Autonomous University of Nicaragua, Leon faculties and divisions

Faculty : Business, Economics and Tourism Accountancy, Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Marketing, Tourism
Faculty : Chemical Sciences Food Technology, Pharmacy
Faculty : Dentistry Dentistry
Faculty : Education Sciences and Humanities Computer Education, English, Mass Communication, Mathematics Education, Natural Sciences, Social Work
Faculty : Juridical and Social Sciences Law
Faculty : Medical Sciences Biological and Life Sciences, Medicine, Nursing, Psychology
Faculty : Science and Technology Actuarial Science, Biology, Chemistry, Finance, Information Technology, Mathematics, Statistics, Telecommunications Engineering
School : Agricultural and Veterinary Sciences Agricultural Engineering, Aquaculture, Tropical Agriculture, Veterinary Science

General information

Alternative names UNAN-León
National Autonomous University of Nicaragua, León
Universidad Nacional Autónoma de Nicaragua, León
Founded 1812
Accreditation Consejo Nacional de Evaluación y Acreditación (CNEA)
Motto A la libertad por la universidad
To Freedom for the University

Location and contacts

Address Edificio Central contiguo a la Iglesia La Merced P.O. Box 68
León
Nicaragua
City population 174,000

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