Technical University of Oruro Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #6413 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #417 of 1,756 | In Latin America |
| #4 of 53 | In Bolivia |
| #1 of 2 | In Oruro |
| #5532 of 6,689 | For Philosophy |
| #5961 of 6,555 | For Geography and Cartography |
| #6180 of 6,729 | For Political Science |
| #6213 of 7,081 | For Liberal Arts & Social Sciences |
| #6405 of 6,876 | For Environmental Science |
Quick Review
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Bachelor
- Website
- uto.edu.bo
- Languages
- Spanish
- Acceptance rate
- 49%*
* The Technical University of Oruro 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 en humanidades) and entrance examination |
|---|---|
| Academic Calendar | January to December |
Research profile
Technical University of Oruro has published 245 scientific papers with 1,525 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Philosophy, Environmental Science, Political Science, Geography and Cartography, Biology, Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, and Medicine.
Technical University of Oruro majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 0 | 1 |
| 1993 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | 1 | 0 |
| 1997 | 1 | 1 |
| 1998 | 1 | 0 |
| 1999 | 2 | 1 |
| 2000 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001 | 2 | 3 |
| 2002 | 3 | 4 |
| 2003 | 1 | 10 |
| 2004 | 1 | 4 |
| 2005 | 2 | 4 |
| 2006 | 0 | 1 |
| 2007 | 6 | 0 |
| 2008 | 4 | 8 |
| 2009 | 3 | 37 |
| 2010 | 3 | 26 |
| 2011 | 3 | 35 |
| 2012 | 5 | 50 |
| 2013 | 4 | 68 |
| 2014 | 7 | 71 |
| 2015 | 7 | 68 |
| 2016 | 10 | 73 |
| 2017 | 18 | 65 |
| 2018 | 11 | 73 |
| 2019 | 20 | 112 |
| 2020 | 22 | 158 |
| 2021 | 16 | 176 |
| 2022 | 15 | 158 |
| 2023 | 30 | 136 |
| 2024 | 39 | 134 |
Tuition
| Local studetns | 200 per annum (USD) |
|---|
Programs and Degrees
| Técnico Universitario Superior | Bilingual and Bicultural Education, Cultural Studies, Journalism, Tourism |
|---|---|
| Técnico Universitario Medio | Nursing |
| Licenciatura | Accountancy, Agricultural Business, Agricultural Engineering, Agronomy, Animal Husbandry, Anthropology, Business Administration, Business and Commerce, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Dentistry, Economics, Electrical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Finance, Geological Engineering, Industrial Engineering, International Business, Law, Mass Communication, Mechanical Engineering, Medicine, Metallurgical Engineering, Mining Engineering, Natural Resources, Nursing, Psychology, Teacher Training, Veterinary Science |
| Especialización | Higher Education Teacher Training |
| Diplomado | Development Studies, Environmental Management, Higher Education, Higher Education Teacher Training, Nutrition, Peace and Disarmament, Public Health, Radiology, Taxation |
| Maestría | Bridge Engineering, Business Administration, Clinical Psychology, Development Studies, Economics, Higher Education Teacher Training, Hydraulic Engineering, Public Administration, Road Engineering, Taxation, Water Management |
| Doctorado | Administration, Business Administration, Development Studies, Economics, Environmental Studies, International Relations and Diplomacy, Political Sciences, Regional Planning, Sustainable Development |
Technical University of Oruro faculties and divisions
| Faculty : Agrarian and Natural Sciences | Agricultural Engineering, Agriculture, Rural Planning, Veterinary Science |
|---|---|
| Faculty : Architecture and Town Planning | Architecture, Town Planning |
| Faculty : Economics, Finance and Administration | Accountancy, Administration, Business Administration, Economics, Finance |
| Faculty : Engineering | Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Geological Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Mining Engineering, Systems Analysis |
| Faculty : Health Sciences | Cardiology, Epidemiology, Medicine, Nursing, Public Health, Surgery |
| Faculty : Law, Political and Social Sciences | Anthropology, Law, Political Sciences, Social Sciences |
| Faculty : Technical Studies | Building Technologies, Electronics and Automation, Industrial Chemistry, Industrial Maintenance, Mechanical Engineering, Technology |
General information
| Alternative names | UTO Universidad Técnica de Oruro |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1892 |
| Accreditation | Ministerio de Educación del Estado Plurinacional de Bolivia |
Location and contacts
| Address | Calle 6 de octubre entre Ayacucho y Cochabamba Casilla Postal 49 Oruro Bolivia |
|---|---|
| City population | 265,000 |