National University of Asuncion: Statistics

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#2234 of 14,131 In the World
#130 of 1,756 In Latin America
#1 of 9 In Paraguay
#1 of 7 In Asuncion
#591 of 2,294 For Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN)
Top50% For 33 other topics
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Quick Review

Enrollment
55,362
Type
Non-profit
Funding
Public-private
partnership
Highest Degree
Bachelor
Website
www.una.py
Languages
Spanish
Acceptance rate
59%*

* The National University of Asuncion 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 equivalent, and entrance examination
Academic CalendarMarch to December (March - June; August-December)
Enrollment55,362
Full time employee9,289
Student:staff ratio6:1

Research profile

National University of Asuncion has published 5,847 scientific papers with 42,320 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Philosophy, Biology, Medicine, Environmental Science, Political Science, Chemistry, Engineering, Pathology, and Geography and Cartography.

Publications
5,847
Citations
42,320

National University of Asuncion majors

by publication & citation count

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
3,591 / 16,777
Philosophy
2,824 / 5,294
Biology
2,441 / 31,733
Medicine
2,413 / 32,152
Environmental Science
1,965 / 18,314
Political Science
1,252 / 6,792
Chemistry
1,201 / 18,294
Engineering
1,160 / 15,316
Pathology
1,124 / 22,250
Geography and Cartography
1,085 / 5,284
Genetics
1,042 / 22,798
Computer Science
1,041 / 9,175
Physics
921 / 9,139
Geology
870 / 11,721
Ecology
846 / 10,647
Biochemistry
779 / 15,061
Psychology
690 / 7,898
Paleontology
616 / 8,643
Immunology
611 / 10,547
Botany
608 / 4,769
Quantum and Particle physics
588 / 4,250
Mathematics
576 / 6,653
Sociology
575 / 7,480
Law
550 / 6,604
Organic Chemistry
472 / 4,917
Business
468 / 4,480
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
467 / 3,862
Surgery
461 / 12,245
Statistics
455 / 6,096
Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN)
443 / 4,160
Psychiatry
443 / 6,822
Virology
441 / 8,866
History
390 / 2,392
Public Health
370 / 8,077
Horticulture
365 / 1,809
Archaeology
360 / 2,326
Economics
353 / 5,693
Electrical Engineering
353 / 2,771
Demography
338 / 6,244
Agricultural Science
333 / 1,902

Annual publication & citation counts

Year Publications Citations
1991 5 22
1992 6 28
1993 3 21
1994 2 32
1995 8 29
1996 13 33
1997 6 37
1998 12 36
1999 6 58
2000 11 69
2001 16 110
2002 37 110
2003 27 150
2004 20 187
2005 62 283
2006 40 348
2007 47 467
2008 41 541
2009 87 676
2010 122 814
2011 132 1003
2012 120 1231
2013 173 1308
2014 221 1348
2015 325 1555
2016 440 1666
2017 517 2084
2018 471 2381
2019 503 3044
2020 597 4445
2021 625 5654
2022 532 5781
2023 499 5701
Academic rankings

Tuition

The tuition table for National University of Asuncion gives an overview of costs but prices are approximate and subject to change and don't include accommodation, textbooks, or living expenses. The costs of programs might differ significantly for local and international students. The only source of truth for current numbers is the university's official website.

Faculty Program Duration (years) Tuition per semester (PYG)
Faculty of Law, Political and Social Sciences Law 5 6,000,000
Faculty of Law, Political and Social Sciences Political Science 5 4,500,000
Faculty of Law, Political and Social Sciences Social Work 5 4,500,000
Faculty of Economic Sciences Accounting 5 5,000,000
Faculty of Economic Sciences Economics 5 5,000,000
Faculty of Economic Sciences Business Administration 5 5,000,000
Faculty of Engineering Civil Engineering 5 6,000,000
Faculty of Engineering Industrial Engineering 5 6,000,000
Faculty of Engineering Electrical Engineering 5 6,000,000
Faculty of Medicine Medicine 7 10,000,000
Faculty of Odontology Dentistry 5 6,000,000
Faculty of Architecture, Design and Art Architecture 5 6,000,000
Faculty of Architecture, Design and Art Graphic Design 5 5,000,000
Faculty of Architecture, Design and Art Industrial Design 5 5,000,000

All tuition costs are per semester and in Paraguayan Guarani (PYG).

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 University of Asuncion.

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 Yes
Biology Yes Yes Yes
Business Yes Yes Yes
Chemistry Yes Yes Yes
Computer Science Yes Yes Yes
Economics Yes Yes Yes
Engineering Yes Yes Yes
Environmental Science Yes Yes Yes
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences Yes Yes Yes
Mathematics Yes Yes Yes
Medicine Yes Yes Yes
Physics Yes Yes Yes
Psychology Yes Yes Yes
Técnico Superior Dental Technology, Electrical and Electronic Equipment and Maintenance, Mechanical Equipment and Maintenance, Podiatry
Licenciatura Accountancy, Administration, Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, Agricultural Management, Applied Physics, Architecture, Arts and Humanities, Biochemistry, Biology, Biotechnology, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Communication Studies, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Dance, Dental Technology, Dentistry, Display and Stage Design, Ecology, Economics, Educational Sciences, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Electronics and Automation, Energy Engineering, English, Environmental Engineering, Food Science, Food Technology, Forestry, French, Geology, German, History, Hotel and Restaurant, Industrial Chemistry, Industrial Design, Industrial Engineering, Information Sciences, Law, Marketing, Materials Engineering, Mathematics, Mathematics Education, Mechanical Engineering, Medical Technology, Medicine, Meteorology, Midwifery, Music, Native Language, Notary Studies, Nursing, Nutrition, Pharmacy, Philosophy, Physical Therapy, Physics, Political Sciences, Portuguese, Production Engineering, Psychology, Radiology, Science Education, Social Work, Sociology, Statistics, Surgery, Technology Education, Transport Management, Veterinary Science, Visual Arts
Especializacion Accountancy, Anaesthesiology, Anatomy, Animal Husbandry, Applied Mathematics, Archiving, Biotechnology, Cardiology, Civil Engineering, Computer Networks, Construction Engineering, Data Processing, Dental Technology, Dentistry, Dermatology, Dietetics, Documentation Techniques, Educational Technology, Electronic Engineering, Endocrinology, Environmental Management, Epidemiology, Finance, Food Science, Forensic Medicine and Dentistry, Forestry, Gastroenterology, Geological Engineering, Haematology, Health Education, Health Sciences, Hepatology, Higher Education Teacher Training, Horticulture, Hydraulic Engineering, Hygiene, Industrial Chemistry, Information Management, Information Technology, Management, Mechanical Engineering, Medicine, Midwifery, Natural Resources, Nephrology, Neurology, Nursing, Nutrition, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Occupational Health, Oncology, Ophthalmology, Orthodontics, Orthopaedics, Otorhinolaryngology, Paediatrics, Pathology, Periodontics, Pharmacy, Plant Pathology, Plastic Surgery, Pneumology, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Radiology, Rehabilitation and Therapy, Rheumatology, Rural Planning, Software Engineering, Soil Science, Surgery, Taxation, Urology, Veterinary Science
Maestría Accountancy, Agricultural Business, Agricultural Management, Animal Husbandry, Applied Mathematics, Aquaculture, Architecture, Archiving, Biology, Biomedical Engineering, Biotechnology, Business Administration, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Civil Law, Clinical Psychology, Commercial Law, Computer Networks, Computer Science, Construction Engineering, Criminal Law, Curriculum, Demography and Population, Development Studies, Documentation Techniques, Educational Administration, Educational Research, Educational Sciences, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Electronics and Automation, Embryology and Reproduction Biology, Engineering Management, Environmental Management, Environmental Studies, Finance, Food Science, Forensic Medicine and Dentistry, Forestry, Genetics, Geological Engineering, Geology, Health Administration, Health Education, History, Horticulture, Hydraulic Engineering, Hygiene, Industrial Engineering, Information Management, Information Technology, Literature, Maintenance Technology, Management, Management Systems, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Medical Technology, Medicine, Naval Architecture, Nutrition, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Occupational Health, Petroleum and Gas Engineering, Philosophy, Physical Chemistry, Physics, Plant Pathology, Political Sciences, Power Engineering, Production Engineering, Public Administration, Public Health, Radiology, Rural Planning, Science Education, Software Engineering, Soil Science, Spanish, Statistics, Technology Education, Veterinary Science
Doctorado Computer Science, Education, Educational Administration, Medicine, Orthopaedics, Pharmacy

National University of Asuncion alumni

  1. Federico Franco

    Federico Franco
    Born in
    Paraguay Flag Paraguay
    Years
    1962-.. (age 62)
    Occupations
    politiciansurgeon
    Biography

    Luis Federico Franco Gómez is a Paraguayan politician who was President of Paraguay from June 2012 until August 2013. A member of the Authentic Radical Liberal Party (PLRA), he was elected as Vice President of Paraguay in the 2008 presidential election as the running mate of Fernando Lugo; he took office in August 2008. Following Lugo's impeachment by the Senate on 22 June 2012, he succeeded Lugo as President to complete the presidential mandate until 15 August 2013.

  2. Juan Carlos Wasmosy

    Juan Carlos Wasmosy
    Born in
    Paraguay Flag Paraguay
    Years
    1938-.. (age 86)
    Occupations
    politicianentrepreneurcivil engineer
    Biography

    Juan Carlos Wasmosy Monti is a Paraguayan former politician and engineer who was the 44th president of Paraguay from 1993 to 1998. He was a member of the Colorado Party, and the country's first freely elected president, as well as the first civilian president in 39 years.

  3. Nicanor Duarte

    Nicanor Duarte
    Born in
    Paraguay Flag Paraguay
    Years
    1956-.. (age 68)
    Occupations
    politicianlawyer
    Biography

    Óscar Nicanor Duarte Frutos is a Paraguayan lawyer, journalist and politician who served as President of Paraguay from 2003 to 2008. A member of the Colorado Party, he became the central figure of Paraguayan politics during his presidency.

  4. Raúl Cubas Grau

    Raúl Cubas Grau
    Born in
    Paraguay Flag Paraguay
    Years
    1943-.. (age 81)
    Occupations
    politicianengineer
    Biography

    Raúl Alberto Cubas Grau is a Paraguayan politician who served as the President of Paraguay from 1998 until his resignation in 1999.

All 42 notable alumni

National University of Asuncion faculties and divisions

Faculty : Agricultural Sciences Agriculture, Ecology, Forestry
Faculty : Architecture, Design and Art Architecture, Design, Fine Arts
Faculty : Chemistry Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Food Technology, Pharmacy
Faculty : Dentistry Dentistry
Faculty : Economics Accountancy, Administration, Economics
Faculty : Engineering Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Geography, Industrial Engineering, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
Faculty : Exact and Natural Sciences Biological and Life Sciences, Chemistry, Geology, Mathematics, Natural Sciences, Physics, Production Engineering, Statistics
Faculty : Law and Social Sciences Civil Law, Commercial Law, Criminal Law, Human Rights, International Law, Labour Law, Law, Private Law, Public Law, Social Sciences, Sociology
Faculty : Medicine Medicine, Nursing, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Physical Therapy, Social Work, Surgery
Faculty : Nursing and Midwifery Midwifery, Nursing
Faculty : Philosophy Arts and Humanities, Communication Studies, Education, History, Philosophy, Psychology
Faculty : Polytechnic Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Hotel Management, Information Technology, Library Science, Meteorology, Systems Analysis
Faculty : Social Sciences Social Sciences
Faculty : Veterinary Science Anatomy, Animal Husbandry, Epidemiology, Genetics, Histology, Microbiology, Parasitology, Pathology, Physiology, Veterinary Science
Institute : Art Art Education, Visual Arts
Institute : Modern Languages English, French, German, Modern Languages, Native Language
Research Division : Health Sciences Endocrinology, Immunology, Pathology, Public Health, Tropical Medicine

General information

Alternative names UNA
National University of Asunción
Universidad Nacional de Asunción
Founded 1889
Accreditation Consejo Nacional de Educación Superior (CONES); Agencia Nacional de Evaluación y Acreditación de la Educación Superior (ANEAES)
Motto Vitam Impendere Vero
Devote life to truth

Location and contacts

Address Campus Universitario, San Lorenzo
Asunción, 2064
Paraguay
City population 524,000

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