University of El Salvador: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3905 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #263 of 1,756 | In Latin America |
| #2 of 29 | In El Salvador |
| #2 of 15 | In San Salvador |
| #2094 of 2,377 | For Forestry |
Quick Review
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Bachelor
- Website
- www.ues.edu.sv
- Languages
- Spanish
- Acceptance rate
- 53%*
* The University of El Salvador 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) and entrance examination |
|---|---|
| Academic Calendar | May to March (May - October; October-March) |
Research profile
University of El Salvador has published 1,609 scientific papers with 8,745 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Philosophy, Biology, Environmental Science, Political Science, Medicine, Geography and Cartography, Chemistry, Engineering, and Geology.
University of El Salvador majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 11 | 14 |
| 1992 | 7 | 9 |
| 1993 | 13 | 21 |
| 1994 | 5 | 18 |
| 1995 | 3 | 17 |
| 1996 | 5 | 27 |
| 1997 | 3 | 27 |
| 1998 | 5 | 19 |
| 1999 | 3 | 19 |
| 2000 | 9 | 28 |
| 2001 | 10 | 28 |
| 2002 | 19 | 44 |
| 2003 | 15 | 52 |
| 2004 | 23 | 65 |
| 2005 | 24 | 54 |
| 2006 | 18 | 81 |
| 2007 | 18 | 100 |
| 2008 | 23 | 146 |
| 2009 | 56 | 183 |
| 2010 | 50 | 231 |
| 2011 | 46 | 281 |
| 2012 | 42 | 307 |
| 2013 | 77 | 421 |
| 2014 | 61 | 436 |
| 2015 | 56 | 429 |
| 2016 | 88 | 468 |
| 2017 | 125 | 429 |
| 2018 | 69 | 466 |
| 2019 | 75 | 579 |
| 2020 | 96 | 636 |
| 2021 | 140 | 800 |
| 2022 | 179 | 920 |
| 2023 | 139 | 922 |
Tuition
The tuition table for University of El Salvador 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 | Annual Tuition (USD) |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 1,000 |
| Graduate | 1,500 |
| Law School | 2,000 |
| Medical School | 3,000 |
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 University of El Salvador.
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 | TBD | TBD |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Business | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Environmental Science | Yes | TBD | TBD |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Medicine | Yes | TBD | TBD |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Técnico | Laboratory Techniques, Library Science |
|---|---|
| Tecnólogo | Anaesthesiology, Physical Therapy, Radiology |
| Profesor | Foreign Languages Education, Humanities and Social Science Education, Mathematics Education, Native Language Education, Preschool Education, Primary Education, Science Education, Secondary Education |
| Doctor en Medicina / Doctor en Odontología | Dentistry, Medicine |
| Licenciado, Ingeniero, Arquitecto | Accountancy, Administration, Agricultural Engineering, Agronomy, Anaesthesiology, Animal Husbandry, Anthropology, Architecture, Arts and Humanities, Biology, Business Administration, Ceramic Art, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Cultural Studies, Economics, Education, Educational Sciences, Educational Technology, Electrical Engineering, Engineering, English, Fine Arts, Food Technology, Foreign Languages Education, French, Geophysics, Graphic Design, Health Education, History, Industrial Engineering, International Relations and Diplomacy, Journalism, Laboratory Techniques, Law, Linguistics, Literature, Marketing, Mathematics, Mathematics Education, Mechanical Engineering, Medical Technology, Medicine, Midwifery, Nursing, Nutrition, Occupational Therapy, Painting and Drawing, Pharmacy, Philosophy, Physical Education, Physical Therapy, Physics, Psychology, Public Health, Radiology, Science Education, Sculpture, Social Sciences, Social Work, Sociology, Statistics, Veterinary Science |
| Maestro | Administration, Chemistry, Education, Environmental Management, Finance, Health Administration, Health Sciences, Higher Education Teacher Training, Human Rights, International Relations and Diplomacy, Mathematics Education, Medicine, Peace and Disarmament, Pedagogy, Physics, Public Health, Social Studies, Sociology, Teacher Training, Water Management |
University of El Salvador alumni
-
Roque Dalton Garcia
- Occupations
- journalistpoetwriterpolitician
- Biography
-
Roque Antonio Dalton García was a Salvadoran poet, essayist, journalist, communist activist, and intellectual. He is considered one of Latin America's most compelling poets. He wrote emotionally strong, sometimes sarcastic, and image-loaded works dealing with life, death, love, and politics.
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Farabundo Martí
- Occupations
- political activist
- Biography
-
Agustín Farabundo Martí Rodríguez was a Marxist-Leninist activist and a revolutionary leader in El Salvador during La Matanza.
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Alfredo Espino Najarro
- Enrolled in the University of El Salvador
- Studied in 1920
- Occupations
- poet
- Biography
-
Alfredo Espino was a poet from El Salvador. Born in Ahuachapán, his only book is Jícaras Tristes (Sad Vessels), a collection of 96 poems. It is one of the most published books of poetry in El Salvador. Espino died in San Salvador. His poetry has been described as part of the El Salvadoran development of costumbrismo.
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Salvador Moncada
- Enrolled in the University of El Salvador
- Studied in 1962-1970
- Occupations
- university teacherpharmacologist
- Biography
-
Sir Salvador Enrique Moncada Seidner, FRS, FRCP, FMedSci is a Honduran pharmacologist and professor. He is currently Research Domain Director for Cancer at the University of Manchester.
University of El Salvador faculties and divisions
| Faculty : Agronomy | Agricultural Engineering, Agriculture, Veterinary Science, Zoology |
|---|---|
| Faculty : Chemistry and Pharmacy | Chemistry, Pharmacy |
| Faculty : Dentistry | Dentistry, Stomatology |
| Faculty : Economics | Accountancy, Business Administration, Economics, International Business, Marketing |
| Faculty : Engineering and Architecture | Architecture, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Engineering, Food Technology, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Analysis |
| Faculty : Law and Social Sciences | International Relations and Diplomacy, Law, Social Sciences |
| Faculty : Medicine | Anaesthesiology, Child Care and Development, Clinical Psychology, Medical Technology, Medicine, Nursing, Nutrition, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Radiology |
| Faculty : Multidisciplinary Studies of the East | Agronomy, Architecture, Arts and Humanities, Biology, Chemistry, Dentistry, Economics, Engineering, Law, Mathematics, Medicine, Natural Sciences, Pharmacy |
| Faculty : Multidisciplinary Studies of the West | Biology, Chemistry, Economics, Engineering, Law, Mathematics, Medicine, Modern Languages, Physics, Social Sciences |
| Faculty : Natural Sciences and Mathematics | Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Natural Sciences, Physics |
| Faculty : Paracentral Multidisciplinary Studies | Agronomy, Computer Science, Economics, Education |
| Faculty : Sciences and Humanities | Arts and Humanities, Education, Fine Arts, Journalism, Literature, Modern Languages, Natural Sciences, Philosophy, Psychology, Social Sciences |
General information
| Alternative names | UES Universidad de El Salvador |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1841 |
| Accreditation | Ministerio de Educación, Ciencia y Tecnología |
| Motto | Hacia la libertad por la cultura Towards freedom of culture |
Location and contacts
| Address | Ciudad Universitaria "Dr. Fabio Castillo Figueroa" Final de Av.Mártires y Héroes del 30 julio San Salvador, San Salvador El Salvador |
|---|---|
| City population | 316,000 |