University of Cienfuegos: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #5591 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #371 of 1,756 | In Latin America |
| #6 of 31 | In Cuba |
| #1918 of 6,713 | For Philosophy |
Quick Review
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- www.ucf.edu.cu
- Languages
- Spanish
- Acceptance rate
- 48%*
* The University of Cienfuegos 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 | Entrance examination |
|---|---|
| Academic Calendar | September to July |
Research profile
University of Cienfuegos has published 3,455 scientific papers with 11,911 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Philosophy, Environmental Science, Political Science, Biology, Geography and Cartography, Sociology, Engineering, Physics, and Medicine.
University of Cienfuegos majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 3 | 1 |
| 1994 | 2 | 0 |
| 1995 | 6 | 1 |
| 1996 | 9 | 8 |
| 1997 | 8 | 8 |
| 1998 | 9 | 2 |
| 1999 | 16 | 2 |
| 2000 | 10 | 2 |
| 2001 | 6 | 39 |
| 2002 | 14 | 54 |
| 2003 | 35 | 45 |
| 2004 | 48 | 94 |
| 2005 | 60 | 223 |
| 2006 | 31 | 202 |
| 2007 | 38 | 272 |
| 2008 | 51 | 354 |
| 2009 | 58 | 282 |
| 2010 | 97 | 243 |
| 2011 | 115 | 278 |
| 2012 | 108 | 313 |
| 2013 | 116 | 315 |
| 2014 | 148 | 403 |
| 2015 | 212 | 431 |
| 2016 | 265 | 447 |
| 2017 | 259 | 499 |
| 2018 | 298 | 577 |
| 2019 | 387 | 718 |
| 2020 | 449 | 1026 |
| 2021 | 335 | 1174 |
| 2022 | 110 | 1011 |
| 2023 | 60 | 1153 |
| 2024 | 39 | 966 |
| 2025 | 44 | 769 |
Tuition
The tuition table for University of Cienfuegos 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 | Duration (years) | Tuition per year (CUP) |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's in Computer Science | 5 | 10,000 |
| Bachelor's in Civil Engineering | 5 | 12,000 |
| Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering | 5 | 12,000 |
| Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering | 5 | 12,000 |
| Bachelor's in Chemical Engineering | 5 | 12,000 |
| Bachelor's in Industrial Engineering | 5 | 12,000 |
| Bachelor's in Economics | 4 | 8,000 |
| Bachelor's in Business Administration | 4 | 8,000 |
| Bachelor's in Law | 5 | 10,000 |
| Bachelor's in Psychology | 5 | 8,000 |
| Bachelor's in Education | 5 | 8,000 |
| Master's in Computer Science | 2 | 15,000 |
| Master's in Civil Engineering | 2 | 18,000 |
| Master's in Electrical Engineering | 2 | 18,000 |
| Master's in Mechanical Engineering | 2 | 18,000 |
| Master's in Chemical Engineering | 2 | 18,000 |
| Master's in Industrial Engineering | 2 | 18,000 |
| Master's in Economics | 2 | 12,000 |
| Master's in Business Administration | 2 | 12,000 |
| Master's in Law | 2 | 15,000 |
| Master's in Psychology | 2 | 12,000 |
| Master's in Education | 2 | 12,000 |
The University of Cienfuegos has on-campus housing.
Programs and Degrees
| Licenciatura | Accountancy, Agricultural Engineering, Agronomy, Art Education, Biology, Chemical Engineering, Communication Studies, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Cultural Studies, Economics, Education, Educational Psychology, English, Finance, Foreign Languages Education, Geography, History, Industrial Engineering, Law, Mathematics Education, Physical Education, Preschool Education, Psychology, Social Sciences, Sociology, Spanish, Speech Therapy and Audiology, Tourism |
|---|---|
| Especialista | Tourism |
| MaestrÃa | Accountancy, Agriculture, Anthropology, Applied Mathematics, Business Administration, Coastal Studies, Communication Studies, Crop Production, Development Studies, Economics, Education, Engineering, Environmental Studies, History, Industrial Engineering, Mathematics, Social Sciences, Sports |
| Doctor | Economics, Education, Engineering, Environmental Studies, Finance, Social Sciences |
University of Cienfuegos faculties and divisions
| Centre : Environmental and Energy Studies | Energy Engineering, Environmental Management, Environmental Studies |
|---|---|
| Centre : Hydraulic Oil and Pneumatic Studies | Hydraulic Engineering |
| Centre : Pedagogical Studies and Higher Education | Curriculum, Educational Technology, Higher Education, Pedagogy, Teacher Training |
| Centre : Sociocultural | Cultural Studies, Religious Studies, Social Studies |
| Centre : Sustainable Agriculture | Agriculture |
| Faculty : Agronomy | Agricultural Engineering, Agronomy, Veterinary Science |
| Faculty : Economics and Business | Accountancy, Economics, Industrial Engineering, Tourism |
| Faculty : Education | Education, Pedagogy, Psychology |
| Faculty : Engineering | Chemical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering |
| Faculty : Humanities | English, History, Spanish |
| Faculty : Physical Education | Physical Education, Sports |
| Faculty : Social Sciences | Anthropology, Communication Studies, Cultural Studies, Gender Studies, Law |
General information
| Alternative names | UCF Universidad de Cienfuegos |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1979 |
| Accreditation | Ministry of Higher Education; National Accreditation Board (JAN) |
Location and contacts
| Address | Carretera a Rodas Km 4, Cuatro Caminos Cienfuegos, 59430 Cuba |
|---|---|
| City population | 165,000 |