Rafael Landivar University: Statistics

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#4690 of 14,131 In the World
#325 of 1,756 In Latin America
#4 of 15 In Guatemala
#4 of 14 In Guatemala City
#4489 of 6,566 For Philosophy
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Quick Review

Religion
Christian
Acceptance rate
60%
Funding
Private
Highest Degree
Bachelor
Website
www.url.edu.gt
Languages
Spanish

Acceptance rate & Admissions

Acceptance Rate60%

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 318 scientific papers with 942 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Philosophy, Political Science, Environmental Science, Sociology, Geography and Cartography, Law, Biology, Ecology, and History.

Publications
318
Citations
942

Rafael Landivar University majors

by publication & citation count

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
295 / 843
Philosophy
229 / 393
Political Science
163 / 445
Environmental Science
124 / 668
Sociology
89 / 558
Geography and Cartography
88 / 438
Law
84 / 405
Biology
75 / 396
Ecology
62 / 530
History
50 / 329
Medicine
49 / 415
Economics
47 / 246
Computer Science
46 / 286
Engineering
42 / 362
Geology
42 / 145
Business
40 / 259
Archaeology
40 / 328
Psychology
36 / 226
Public Health
31 / 289
Paleontology
31 / 112
Chemistry
30 / 402
Physics
30 / 266
Demography
29 / 299
Development Studies
25 / 80
Mathematics
25 / 248
Linguistics
25 / 125
Pathology
25 / 100
Statistics
22 / 243
Quantum and Particle physics
18 / 222
Mechanical Engineering
18 / 157
Finance
17 / 120
Art & Design
17 / 81
Anthropology
17 / 192
Botany
16 / 128
Management
15 / 120
Social Psychology
15 / 120
Organic Chemistry
15 / 289
Marketing
15 / 150
Genetics
14 / 212
Agricultural Science
13 / 24

Annual publication & citation counts

Year Publications Citations
2003 2 1
2004 1 1
2005 5 4
2006 1 5
2007 5 11
2008 5 15
2009 6 13
2010 5 22
2011 9 23
2012 13 29
2013 15 38
2014 21 51
2015 22 47
2016 21 39
2017 13 63
2018 14 71
2019 49 72
2020 32 93
2021 27 112
2022 19 109
2023 21 103
Academic rankings

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

  1. Álvaro Enrique Arzú Irigoyen

    Álvaro Enrique Arzú Irigoyen
    Born in
    Guatemala Flag Guatemala
    Years
    1946-2018 (aged 72)
    Occupations
    politicianentrepreneur
    Biography

    Álvaro Enrique Arzú Irigoyen 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 to take office because of a coup d'état; in 1986; in 2003, after serving as president; in 2007; in 2011 and 2015, for a term that would see him die in office.

  2. Sandra Torres

    Sandra Torres
    Born in
    Guatemala Flag Guatemala
    Years
    1955-.. (age 69)
    Enrolled in Rafael Landivar University
    In 2018 studied Magister
    Occupations
    politician
    Biography

    Sandra Julieta Torres Casanova is a Guatemalan politician who served as the first lady of Guatemala from 2008 to 2011, as the wife of president Álvaro Colom. As the candidate of the National Unity of Hope party, Torres ran for president in 2015, 2019 and 2023, coming in second place in each election.

  3. Óscar Berger

    Óscar Berger
    Born in
    Guatemala Flag Guatemala
    Years
    1946-.. (age 78)
    Occupations
    politicianlawyer
    Biography

    Óscar José Rafael Berger Perdomo is a Guatemalan businessman and politician who served as the President of Guatemala from 2004 to 2008.

  4. César Guillermo Castillo Reyes

    César Guillermo Castillo Reyes
    Born in
    Guatemala Flag Guatemala
    Years
    1966-.. (age 58)
    Occupations
    lawyer
    Biography

    César Guillermo Castillo Reyes is a Guatemalan attorney and politician who served as the 17th vice president of Guatemala from 2020 to 2024.

All 18 notable alumni

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

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