University of the East - Cuba: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #4331 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #310 of 1,756 | In Latin America |
| #4 of 31 | In Cuba |
| #1982 of 2,695 | For Forestry |
Quick Review
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Bachelor
- Website
- www.uo.edu.cu
- Languages
- Spanish
- Acceptance rate
- 68%*
* The University of the East - Cuba 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 or entrance examination |
|---|---|
| Academic Calendar | September to July |
Research profile
University of the East - Cuba has published 4,636 scientific papers with 19,280 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Philosophy, Environmental Science, Biology, Engineering, Physics, Political Science, Chemistry, Geography and Cartography, and Computer Science.
University of the East - Cuba majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 3 | 1 |
| 1994 | 10 | 2 |
| 1995 | 8 | 8 |
| 1996 | 3 | 8 |
| 1997 | 18 | 4 |
| 1998 | 26 | 9 |
| 1999 | 31 | 13 |
| 2000 | 40 | 37 |
| 2001 | 37 | 41 |
| 2002 | 40 | 65 |
| 2003 | 51 | 80 |
| 2004 | 41 | 94 |
| 2005 | 91 | 123 |
| 2006 | 87 | 167 |
| 2007 | 94 | 276 |
| 2008 | 85 | 258 |
| 2009 | 111 | 341 |
| 2010 | 99 | 466 |
| 2011 | 129 | 474 |
| 2012 | 152 | 664 |
| 2013 | 135 | 657 |
| 2014 | 154 | 718 |
| 2015 | 366 | 776 |
| 2016 | 397 | 709 |
| 2017 | 288 | 778 |
| 2018 | 320 | 916 |
| 2019 | 275 | 1272 |
| 2020 | 400 | 1561 |
| 2021 | 409 | 1746 |
| 2022 | 211 | 1738 |
| 2023 | 156 | 1953 |
| 2024 | 110 | 1747 |
| 2025 | 46 | 1518 |
Tuition
The tuition table for University of the East - Cuba 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 Cost (CUP) |
|---|---|
| Bachelor of Science in Computer Science | 15,000 |
| Bachelor of Science in Information Technology | 14,500 |
| Bachelor of Science in Business Administration | 16,000 |
| Bachelor of Science in Accountancy | 17,500 |
| Bachelor of Science in Tourism Management | 15,500 |
| Bachelor of Science in Psychology | 14,000 |
| Bachelor of Science in Education | 13,500 |
| Bachelor of Science in Nursing | 18,000 |
| Bachelor of Science in Engineering | 19,000 |
| Master of Business Administration | 20,000 |
| Master of Science in Information Technology | 21,000 |
| Doctor of Medicine | 25,000 |
Programs and Degrees
| Licenciatura | Agricultural Engineering, Agriculture, Agronomy, Architecture, Chemistry, Computer Science, Construction Engineering, Education, Electrical Engineering, Engineering, Geography, History, Law, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Medicine, Physics, Political Sciences, Preschool Education, Primary Education, Special Education |
|---|---|
| Especialista | Educational Psychology |
| Maestría | Biotechnology, Business Administration, Caribbean Studies, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Coastal Studies, Computer Science, Construction Engineering, Cultural Studies, Economics, Educational Research, Electrical Engineering, English, Higher Education, Mechanical Engineering, Natural Sciences, Pharmacology, Social Sciences, Social Studies, Spanish, Speech Therapy and Audiology |
| Doctor | Accountancy, Architecture, Biomedical Engineering, Biotechnology, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, Economics, Educational Sciences, Electronics and Automation, Environmental Studies, Finance, Heritage Preservation, History, Hydraulic Engineering, Law, Linguistics, Literature, Mechanical Engineering, Natural Sciences, Pedagogy, Philosophy, Science Education, Sociology, Town Planning |
Notable alumni
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Dora Varona
- Enrolled in the University of the East - Cuba
- In 1951 studied pedagogy
- Occupations
- writermissionarypoetjournalist
- Biography
-
Dora Varona Gil was a Cuban-Peruvian poet, narrator, and missionary. After the death of her husband, Peruvian writer Ciro Alegría, she compiled, edited, and studied his work.
-
Javier Perez-Capdevila
- Occupations
- teacherlecturermathematicianpedagogueeconomist
- Biography
-
Javier Perez-Capdevila is a Cuban scientist, mathematician and professor, whose research involves fuzzy sets and fuzzy mathematics.
-
Dailín Belmonte
- Occupations
- marathon runner
- Biography
-
Dailín Belmonte Torres is a Cuban long-distance runner who specialises in marathon running. She won two medals at the 2009 Central American and Caribbean Championships in Athletics and was fourth at the 2011 Pan American Games. She has a personal best of 2:38:08 hours for the marathon, set at the 2012 Summer Olympics.
University of the East - Cuba faculties and divisions
| Centre : Applied Electromagnetics | Electronic Engineering |
|---|---|
| Centre : Cuba - Caribbean Studies | Caribbean Studies |
| Centre : Energetics | Energy Engineering |
| Centre : Higher Education Studies | Curriculum, Educational Sciences, Higher Education |
| Centre : Industrial Biotechnology | Biotechnology |
| Centre : Integral Development of Culture | Cultural Studies |
| Centre : Medical Biophysics | Biophysics |
| Centre : Multidisciplinary Studies of Coastal Zones | Coastal Studies |
| Centre : Neuroscience Studies, Image Processing and Signals | Medical Technology, Neurosciences |
| Centre : Pattern Recognition and Data Mining | Data Processing, Mathematics and Computer Science |
| Centre : Physical Culture and Sports | Physical Education, Sports |
| Centre : Refrigeration Studies | Heating and Refrigeration |
| Centre : Sugar Research | Agriculture, Food Science |
| Centre : Tourism Studies | Tourism |
| Faculty : Chemical Engineering and Agronomy | Agricultural Engineering, Agriculture, Agronomy, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Chemistry |
| Faculty : Construction | Architecture, Construction Engineering, Hydraulic Engineering, Structural Architecture, Urban Studies |
| Faculty : Distance Education | Accountancy, Economics, Finance, History, Information Sciences, Law, Library Science |
| Faculty : Economics and Business Administration | Accountancy, Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Marketing |
| Faculty : Educational Sciences | Education, Educational Sciences, Preschool Education, Primary Education, Science Education |
| Faculty : Electrical Engineering | Biomedical Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Electronics and Automation, Telecommunications Engineering |
| Faculty : Humanities | Art History, Arts and Humanities, Communication Studies, History, Modern Languages, Philosophy, Physiology, Political Sciences, Psychology, Sociology |
| Faculty : Law | Civil Law, Constitutional Law, Criminal Law, Labour Law, Law |
| Faculty : Mathematics and Computer Science | Mathematics and Computer Science |
| Faculty : Mechanical and Industrial Engineering | Architecture, Engineering Drawing and Design, Machine Building, Mechanical Engineering, Thermal Engineering, Transport Engineering |
| Faculty : Natural and Exact Sciences | Biology, Chemistry, Natural Sciences, Pharmacy, Physics |
| Faculty : Social Sciences | Communication Studies, History, Philosophy, Psychology, Social Sciences, Sociology |
| Faculty : Telecommunications, Informatics and Biomedical Engineering | Biomedical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering |
General information
| Alternative names | UO Universidad de Oriente |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1947 |
| Accreditation | Ministry of Higher Education; National Accreditation Board (JAN) |
| Motto | Ciencia y Conciencia Science and Conscience |
Location and contacts
| Address | Avenida Patricio Lumumba s/n Santiago de Cuba, 90500 Cuba |
|---|---|
| City population | 445,000 |