University of Matanzas: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #5392 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #361 of 1,756 | In Latin America |
| #5 of 31 | In Cuba |
| #1616 of 6,713 | For Philosophy |
Quick Review
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Bachelor
- Website
- www.umcc.cu
- Languages
- Spanish
- Acceptance rate
- 46%*
* The University of Matanzas 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.
Research profile
University of Matanzas has published 3,879 scientific papers with 19,098 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Philosophy, Biology, Environmental Science, Medicine, Political Science, Engineering, Geography and Cartography, Chemistry, and Physics.
University of Matanzas majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 17 | 6 |
| 1994 | 3 | 3 |
| 1995 | 12 | 6 |
| 1996 | 17 | 0 |
| 1997 | 18 | 8 |
| 1998 | 28 | 10 |
| 1999 | 31 | 12 |
| 2000 | 50 | 18 |
| 2001 | 38 | 33 |
| 2002 | 43 | 57 |
| 2003 | 47 | 83 |
| 2004 | 64 | 82 |
| 2005 | 71 | 121 |
| 2006 | 106 | 256 |
| 2007 | 71 | 363 |
| 2008 | 96 | 489 |
| 2009 | 119 | 508 |
| 2010 | 187 | 585 |
| 2011 | 135 | 700 |
| 2012 | 161 | 775 |
| 2013 | 177 | 854 |
| 2014 | 204 | 1031 |
| 2015 | 174 | 932 |
| 2016 | 182 | 908 |
| 2017 | 204 | 912 |
| 2018 | 232 | 1009 |
| 2019 | 268 | 1068 |
| 2020 | 270 | 1374 |
| 2021 | 388 | 1538 |
| 2022 | 127 | 1400 |
| 2023 | 92 | 1418 |
| 2024 | 58 | 1278 |
| 2025 | 25 | 1085 |
Tuition
The tuition table for University of Matanzas 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | 5 | 10,000 |
| Electrical Engineering | 5 | 12,000 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 5 | 11,000 |
| Chemical Engineering | 5 | 12,500 |
| Architecture | 5 | 9,000 |
| Law | 5 | 8,500 |
| Medicine | 6 | 15,000 |
| Pharmacy | 5 | 13,000 |
| Psychology | 5 | 8,000 |
Programs and Degrees
| Licenciatura | Accountancy, Agricultural Engineering, Agriculture, Agronomy, Art Education, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Computer Education, Computer Engineering, Computer Networks, Computer Science, Development Studies, Economics, Education, Educational Psychology, Educational Sciences, Electrical Engineering, English, Finance, Foreign Languages Education, German, History, Industrial Chemistry, Industrial Engineering, Journalism, Law, Literature, Management, Mathematics, Mathematics Education, Mechanical Engineering, Pedagogy, Physical Education, Physics, Preschool Education, Primary Education, Science Education, Secondary Education, Social Sciences, Spanish, Special Education, Speech Therapy and Audiology, Sports, Teacher Training, Tourism |
|---|---|
| Especialista | Fruit Production, Hotel Management, Petroleum and Gas Engineering, Tourism |
| Maestría | Agriculture, Business Administration, Computer Engineering, Education, Energy Engineering, Environmental Management, Environmental Studies, Higher Education, Humanities and Social Science Education, Mathematics Education, Physical Education, Preschool Education, Public Health, Science Education, Social Sciences, Sports, Tourism |
| Doctor | Agriculture, Economics, Educational Sciences, Food Science, Industrial Engineering, Physical Education |
Notable alumni
-
Elián González Brotons
- Enrolled in the University of Matanzas
- In 2016 graduated with licentiate in industrial engineering
- Occupations
- industrial engineermilitary personnel
- Biography
-
Elián González Brotons is a Cuban engineer and politician. As a six-year-old child, he was at the center of a high-profile international custody dispute between members of his family that also involved Cuba and the United States.
-
Rodrigo Mundaca
- Enrolled in the University of Matanzas
- Studied agricultural technology
- Occupations
- writerhuman rights defenderagricultural engineerpolitician
- Biography
-
Rodrigo Eduardo Alexis Mundaca Cabrera is a Chilean politician, agricultural engineer and environmental activist. He is the Governor of the Valparaíso Region since July 14, 2021.
University of Matanzas faculties and divisions
| Faculty : Agricultural Sciences | Agricultural Engineering, Agriculture, Agronomy |
|---|---|
| Faculty : Business Studies | Accountancy, Economics, Finance, Industrial Engineering, Management, Tourism |
| Faculty : Education | Art Education, Computer Education, Education, Educational Psychology, Educational Sciences, Mathematics Education, Pedagogy, Preschool Education, Primary Education, Science Education, Secondary Education, Special Education, Speech Therapy and Audiology, Teacher Training |
| Faculty : Modern Languages | English, Foreign Languages Education, German, Literature, Spanish |
| Faculty : Physical Education | Physical Education, Sports |
| Faculty : Social Sciences and Humanities | Development Studies, History, Journalism, Law, Social Sciences |
| Faculty : Technical Sciences | Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Computer Education, Computer Engineering, Computer Networks, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Chemistry, Industrial Engineering, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Physics |
General information
| Alternative names | UM Universidad de Matanzas |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1972 |
| Accreditation | Ministry of Higher Education; National Accreditation Board (JAN) |
Location and contacts
| Address | Km 3,5 Carretera a Varadero Matanzas, 44740 Cuba |
|---|---|
| City population | 152,000 |