Rafael Landivar University Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #4724 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #327 of 1,756 | In Latin America |
| #4 of 15 | In Guatemala |
| #4 of 14 | In Guatemala City |
| #4609 of 6,416 | For Philosophy |
| #5140 of 6,450 | For Political Science |
| #5142 of 6,939 | For Liberal Arts & Social Sciences |
| #5653 of 6,281 | For Sociology |
| #5938 of 6,338 | For Law |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Christian
- Acceptance rate
- 60%
- Funding
- Private
- Highest Degree
- Bachelor
- Website
- www.url.edu.gt
- Languages
- Spanish
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 60% |
|---|
We've calculated the 60% acceptance rate for Rafael Landivar University based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.
Research profile
Rafael Landivar University has published 281 scientific papers with 716 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Philosophy, Political Science, Environmental Science, Sociology, Law, Geography and Cartography, Biology, Ecology, and Computer Science.
Rafael Landivar University majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 2 | 1 |
| 2004 | 1 | 1 |
| 2005 | 4 | 3 |
| 2006 | 1 | 2 |
| 2007 | 5 | 12 |
| 2008 | 4 | 13 |
| 2009 | 6 | 10 |
| 2010 | 3 | 17 |
| 2011 | 10 | 13 |
| 2012 | 14 | 22 |
| 2013 | 15 | 32 |
| 2014 | 14 | 33 |
| 2015 | 23 | 38 |
| 2016 | 21 | 24 |
| 2017 | 15 | 43 |
| 2018 | 14 | 56 |
| 2019 | 43 | 55 |
| 2020 | 29 | 83 |
| 2021 | 23 | 109 |
| 2022 | 19 | 103 |
Tuition
The tuition table for Rafael Landivar University 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 | Tuition Cost (GTQ) |
|---|---|
| Law | 28,000 |
| Medicine | 45,000 |
| Engineering | 32,000 |
| Business Administration | 25,000 |
| Psychology | 22,000 |
| Architecture | 30,000 |
| Education | 20,000 |
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 Rafael Landivar 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 | Yes | Yes | No |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | No |
| Business | Yes | Yes | No |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | No |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | No |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | No |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | No |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | No |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | No |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | No |
| Medicine | Yes | Yes | No |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | No |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | No |
| Técnico | Criminology, Educational Psychology, Preschool Education, Primary Education, Respiratory Therapy |
|---|---|
| Licenciatura | Accountancy, Agricultural Engineering, Architecture, Arts and Humanities, Bilingual and Bicultural Education, Business Administration, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Clinical Psychology, Communication Studies, Computer Engineering, Criminology, Economics, Education, Electronic Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Food Technology, Graphic Design, Hotel and Restaurant, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Industrial Chemistry, Industrial Design, Industrial Engineering, International Relations and Diplomacy, Law, Marketing, Mechanical Engineering, Medicine, Nutrition, Philosophy, Political Sciences, Preschool Education, Primary Education, Respiratory Therapy, Social Sciences, Telecommunications Engineering, Theology |
| Maestría | Advertising and Publicity, Agriculture, Architectural and Environmental Design, Business Administration, Child Care and Development, Commercial Law, Communication Studies, Constitutional Law, Criminology, Development Studies, Economic and Finance Policy, Education of the Socially Disadvantaged, Educational Psychology, Educational Technology, Epidemiology, Finance, Health Administration, Higher Education Teacher Training, Horticulture, Human Resources, Human Rights, Industrial Management, Information Technology, International Business, International Relations and Diplomacy, Literature, Management, Management Systems, Marketing, Mass Communication, Philosophy, Political Sciences, Public Health, Social Sciences, Taxation |
Rafael Landivar University alumni
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Álvaro Enrique Arzú Irigoyen
- Occupations
- entrepreneurpolitician
- Biography
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Álvaro Enrique Arzú Yrigoyen was a Guatemalan politician and businessman who served as the 32nd President of Guatemala from 14 January 1996 until 14 January 2000. He was elected Mayor of Guatemala City on six occasions: in 1982, when he declined taking office because of a coup d'état; in 1986; in 2003, after serving as president; in 2007; in 2011, and in 2015, for a term that would see him die in office.
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Óscar Berger
- Occupations
- lawyerpolitician
- Biography
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Óscar José Rafael Berger Perdomo is a Guatemalan politician who served as the President of Guatemala from 2004 to 2008.
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Sandra Torres
- Enrolled in Rafael Landivar University
- In 2018 studied Magister
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
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Sandra Julieta Torres Casanova is a Guatemalan politician who was First Lady of Guatemala from 2008 to 2011 and an unsuccessful candidate for president in 2015 and 2019.
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César Guillermo Castillo Reyes
- Occupations
- lawyer
- Biography
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César Guillermo Castillo Reyes is a Guatemalan politician and lawyer who is the incumbent Vice President of Guatemala. Castillo graduated as a lawyer from the Universidad de San Carlos de Guatemala in 1998 and then completed a master's degree in human rights at the Rafael Landívar University.
Rafael Landivar University faculties and divisions
| Faculty : Architecture and Design | Architecture, Design, Graphic Design, Industrial Design |
|---|---|
| Faculty : Economics and Business Administration | Business Administration, Economics, Hotel Management, Marketing, Tourism |
| Faculty : Engineering | Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Engineering, Mechanical Engineering |
| Faculty : Environmental and Sciences | Agricultural Engineering, Agriculture, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Studies |
| Faculty : Health Sciences | Medicine, Nutrition, Respiratory Therapy |
| Faculty : Humanities | Arts and Humanities, Education, Literature, Philosophy, Psychology |
| Faculty : Law and Social Sciences | Law, Social Sciences |
| Faculty : Political and Social Sciences | International Relations and Diplomacy, Political Sciences, Social Sciences |
| Faculty : Theology | Theology |
General information
| Alternative names | URL Rafael Landívar University Universidad Rafael Landívar |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1961 |
| Accreditation | Consejo de la Enseñanza Privada Superior (CEPS) |
Location and contacts
| Address | Vista Hermosa III, zona 16 Guatemala City, 01016 Guatemala |
|---|---|
| City population | 1,214,000 |