Public University of El Alto Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #11370 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1038 of 1,756 | In Latin America |
| #20 of 53 | In Bolivia |
Quick Review
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Bachelor
- Website
- www.upea.edu.bo
- Languages
- Spanish
- Acceptance rate
- 70%*
* The Public University of El Alto 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.
Tuition
The tuition table for Public University of El Alto 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.
| Program | Annual Tuition Cost (BOB) |
|---|---|
| Engineering | 8,000 |
| Law | 7,000 |
| Medicine | 10,000 |
| Business Administration | 6,000 |
| Education | 5,000 |
| Information Technology | 7,500 |
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 Public University of El Alto.
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 | TBD | TBD |
| Biology | Yes | TBD | TBD |
| Business | Yes | TBD | TBD |
| Chemistry | Yes | TBD | TBD |
| Computer Science | Yes | TBD | TBD |
| Economics | Yes | TBD | TBD |
| Engineering | Yes | TBD | TBD |
| Environmental Science | Yes | TBD | TBD |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | TBD | TBD |
| Mathematics | Yes | TBD | TBD |
| Medicine | Yes | TBD | TBD |
| Physics | Yes | TBD | TBD |
| Psychology | Yes | TBD | TBD |
| Licenciatura | Accountancy, Agriculture, Animal Husbandry, Architecture, Business and Commerce, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Dentistry, Development Studies, Dietetics, Economics, Educational Sciences, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Electronics and Automation, Energy Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Fine Arts, History, Hotel Management, International Business, Laboratory Techniques, Law, Linguistics, Mass Communication, Medicine, Modern Languages, Nursing, Nutrition, Petroleum and Gas Engineering, Physics, Political Sciences, Preschool Education, Production Engineering, Psychology, Social Work, Sociology, Special Education, Sports, Textile Technology, Tourism, Veterinary Science |
|---|---|
| Especialización | Dental Technology, Dentistry, Higher Education Teacher Training, Orthodontics, Orthopaedics, Radiology, Rehabilitation and Therapy |
| Diplomado | Art Therapy, Communication Studies, Economic and Finance Policy, Educational Administration, Educational Technology, Engineering, Finance, Health Administration, Higher Education, Higher Education Teacher Training, Natural Sciences, Radiology, Safety Engineering, Taxation |
| Maestría | Clinical Psychology, Educational Administration, Educational Sciences, Educational Technology, Epidemiology, Health Sciences, Higher Education, Medicine, Nursing, Primary Education, Public Health, Rehabilitation and Therapy |
| Doctorado | Educational Sciences, Natural Sciences, Special Education, Technology |
Notable alumni
-
Eva Copa
- Occupations
- politiciansocial workerstudent leader
- Biography
-
Mónica Eva Copa Murga is a Bolivian politician, social worker, and former student leader serving as mayor of El Alto since 2021. As a member of the Movement for Socialism, she previously served as senator for La Paz from 2015 to 2020, during which time she was president of the Senate from 2019 to 2020.
Public University of El Alto faculties and divisions
| Area : Agricultural, Livestock and Natural Resources Sciences | Agriculture, Animal Husbandry, Veterinary Science |
|---|---|
| Area : Economic, Financial and Administrative Sciences | Accountancy, Business and Commerce, Economics, Hotel Management, International Business, Tourism |
| Area : Educational Sciences | Educational Sciences, Preschool Education, Special Education, Sports |
| Area : Habitat Sciences and Arts | Architecture, Fine Arts |
| Area : Health Sciences | Dentistry, Dietetics, Laboratory Techniques, Medicine, Nursing, Nutrition |
| Area : Productive Technological Development Engineering | Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Electronics and Automation, Environmental Engineering, Production Engineering, Textile Technology |
| Area : Science and Technology | Civil Engineering, Petroleum and Gas Engineering |
| Area : Social Sciences | Development Studies, History, Linguistics, Mass Communication, Modern Languages, Psychology, Social Work, Sociology |
| Course/Programme : Law | Law |
| Course/Programme : Physical Sciences and Alternative Energies | Energy Engineering, Physics |
| Course/Programme : Political Sciences | Political Sciences |
| Course/Programme : Systems Engineering | Computer Engineering |
General information
| Alternative names | UPEA Universidad Pública de El Alto |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2000 |
| Accreditation | Ministerio de Educación del Estado Plurinacional de Bolivia |
Location and contacts
| Address | Entre Av. Sucre A Y Av. Juan Pablo II S/N Zona Villa Esperanza El Alto, La Paz Bolivia |
|---|---|
| City population | 842,000 |