Technical University of Oruro: Statistics

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#6866 of 14,131 In the World
#437 of 1,756 In Latin America
#6 of 53 In Bolivia
#1 of 2 In Oruro
#5288 of 6,713 For Philosophy
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Quick Review

Type
Non-profit
Funding
Public-private
partnership
Highest Degree
Bachelor
Website
uto.edu.bo
Languages
Spanish
Acceptance rate
57%*

* 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 RequirementsSecondary school certificate (bachillerato en humanidades) and entrance examination
Academic CalendarJanuary to December

Research profile

Technical University of Oruro has published 259 scientific papers with 1,626 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Philosophy, Environmental Science, Political Science, Biology, Geography and Cartography, Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, and Medicine.

Publications
259
Citations
1,626

Technical University of Oruro majors

by publication & citation count

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
184 / 1,067
Philosophy
137 / 284
Environmental Science
113 / 1,212
Political Science
87 / 374
Biology
84 / 1,283
Geography and Cartography
82 / 834
Engineering
71 / 778
Chemistry
65 / 1,266
Physics
55 / 560
Medicine
50 / 323
Geology
44 / 679
Sociology
41 / 331
Ecology
40 / 810
Materials Science
40 / 434
Organic Chemistry
35 / 491
Law
33 / 351
Agricultural Science
31 / 574
History
30 / 673
Archaeology
29 / 673
Quantum and Particle physics
27 / 189
Computer Science
27 / 182
Paleontology
27 / 355
Psychology
25 / 250
Metallurgical Engineering
25 / 269
Botany
23 / 562
Mathematics
21 / 338
Biochemistry
20 / 510
Demography
18 / 190
Public Health
18 / 190
Economics
18 / 113
Statistics
17 / 313
Horticulture
17 / 505
Business
16 / 156
Genetics
16 / 260
Pathology
16 / 94
Development Studies
14 / 59
Mechanical Engineering
14 / 153
Nutrition and Food Science
12 / 546
Forestry
12 / 202
Optical Engineering
11 / 134

Annual publication & citation counts

Year Publications Citations
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 40 139
2025 17 121
Academic rankings

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

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