National Autonomous University of Nicaragua, Leon: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #4775 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #330 of 1,756 | In Latin America |
| #1 of 48 | In Nicaragua |
| #1 of 3 | In Leon |
| #1797 of 6,713 | For Philosophy |
Quick Review
- Gender
- All female
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Bachelor
- Website
- www.unanleon.edu.ni
- 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 Requirements | Secondary school certificate (bachillerato) or recognized equivalent, and entrance examination |
|---|---|
| Academic Calendar | February to December (February - July; August-December) |
Research profile
National Autonomous University of Nicaragua, Leon has published 2,682 scientific papers with 23,390 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.
National Autonomous University of Nicaragua, Leon majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 3 | 3 |
| 1994 | 8 | 6 |
| 1995 | 4 | 4 |
| 1996 | 8 | 5 |
| 1997 | 11 | 12 |
| 1998 | 4 | 14 |
| 1999 | 14 | 42 |
| 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 | 254 |
| 2009 | 23 | 381 |
| 2010 | 33 | 323 |
| 2011 | 39 | 439 |
| 2012 | 36 | 575 |
| 2013 | 73 | 563 |
| 2014 | 74 | 821 |
| 2015 | 93 | 820 |
| 2016 | 121 | 932 |
| 2017 | 260 | 959 |
| 2018 | 187 | 1172 |
| 2019 | 204 | 1686 |
| 2020 | 257 | 2244 |
| 2021 | 291 | 2333 |
| 2022 | 228 | 2165 |
| 2023 | 232 | 2532 |
| 2024 | 236 | 2397 |
| 2025 | 104 | 1996 |
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
-
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.
-
Diego Vigil y Cocaña
- 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).
-
Myrna Cunningham
- Years
- 1947-.. (age 79)
- Occupations
- physicianactivistpolitician
- 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.
-
Amaya Coppens
- 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 |