University of the Valley of Guatemala: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #4024 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #289 of 1,756 | In Latin America |
| #3 of 15 | In Guatemala |
| #3 of 14 | In Guatemala City |
| #1319 of 1,449 | For Epidemiology |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 82%
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Private
- Highest Degree
- Master
- Website
- www.uvg.edu.gt
- Languages
- Spanish
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 82% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | Secondary school certificate (bachillerato) or foreign equivalent, and entrance examination |
| Academic Calendar | January to November (January - May; June-July; August-November) |
We've calculated the 82% acceptance rate for University of the Valley of Guatemala based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.
Research profile
University of the Valley of Guatemala has published 1,381 scientific papers with 30,980 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biology, Medicine, Environmental Science, Ecology, Geography and Cartography, Pathology, Sociology, Public Health, and Chemistry.
University of the Valley of Guatemala majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 2 | 30 |
| 1994 | 5 | 34 |
| 1995 | 6 | 61 |
| 1996 | 5 | 37 |
| 1997 | 6 | 41 |
| 1998 | 3 | 35 |
| 1999 | 11 | 39 |
| 2000 | 13 | 74 |
| 2001 | 17 | 80 |
| 2002 | 5 | 119 |
| 2003 | 12 | 120 |
| 2004 | 14 | 138 |
| 2005 | 17 | 168 |
| 2006 | 35 | 221 |
| 2007 | 29 | 283 |
| 2008 | 15 | 333 |
| 2009 | 22 | 401 |
| 2010 | 25 | 411 |
| 2011 | 39 | 493 |
| 2012 | 45 | 735 |
| 2013 | 56 | 977 |
| 2014 | 44 | 1112 |
| 2015 | 64 | 1236 |
| 2016 | 56 | 1245 |
| 2017 | 68 | 1374 |
| 2018 | 58 | 1700 |
| 2019 | 72 | 2031 |
| 2020 | 105 | 2772 |
| 2021 | 101 | 2927 |
| 2022 | 103 | 2981 |
| 2023 | 113 | 3259 |
| 2024 | 93 | 2812 |
| 2025 | 71 | 2740 |
Tuition
The tuition table for University of the Valley of Guatemala 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 | Tuition Cost (per semester) |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | Q 8,000 |
| Graduate | Q 10,000 |
| Doctorate | Q 12,000 |
Currency is Guatemalan Quetzal (Q)
The University of the Valley of Guatemala has financial aid programs and on-campus housing.
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 the Valley of Guatemala.
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 | No | No | No |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | No |
| Business | Yes | Yes | No |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | No |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | No |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | No |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | No |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | No |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | No |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | No |
| Medicine | No | No | No |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | No |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | No |
| Bachillerato | Mathematics, Music, Natural Sciences |
|---|---|
| Técnico | Foreign Languages Education, Higher Education Teacher Training, Humanities and Social Science Education, Music Education, Primary Education, Science Education, Special Education |
| Licenciatura | Administration, Agricultural Business, Anthropology, Applied Chemistry, Applied Mathematics, Archaeology, Arts and Humanities, Biochemistry, Biology, Biomedicine, Biotechnology, Business Administration, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Communication Studies, Computer Engineering, Data Processing, Design, Education, Electronic Engineering, Electronics and Automation, Environmental Engineering, Food Science, Foreign Languages Education, Humanities and Social Science Education, Industrial Chemistry, Industrial Engineering, Information Technology, International Business, International Relations and Diplomacy, Marketing, Mathematics Education, Mechanical Engineering, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Music, Music Education, Nutrition, Pharmacology, Physics, Primary Education, Psychology, Science Education, Sociology, Special Education, Structural Architecture |
| Maestría | Art Therapy, Behavioural Sciences, Business Administration, Computer Engineering, Criminology, Curriculum, Data Processing, Development Studies, Educational Administration, Educational Technology, Educational Testing and Evaluation, Environmental Management, Epidemiology, Finance, Food Science, Health Sciences, Heritage Preservation, Higher Education, Human Resources, Industrial Chemistry, International Business, Management, Neurosciences, Nutrition, Pharmacology, Psychology, Social Policy, Social Work, Tourism |
Notable alumni
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Ramón Fonseca Moraa
- Occupations
- politicianbusiness executive
- Biography
-
Ramón Fonseca Mora was a Panamanian novelist, lawyer and co-founder of Mossack Fonseca, a former law firm based in Panama with more than 40 offices worldwide. He was minister-counselor of Panamanian President Juan Carlos Varela, and president of the Panameñista Party until he was dismissed in March 2016, due to the Brazilian Operation Car Wash anti-corruption probe.
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Adriana Ruano
- Enrolled in the University of the Valley of Guatemala
- Graduated with master's degree in sport nutrition
- Occupations
- sport shooter
- Biography
-
Adriana Ruano Oliva is a Guatemalan sports shooter and Olympic champion. She competed in the women's trap event at the 2020 Summer Olympics. She won the gold medal and set a new Olympic record in the women's trap event at the 2024 Summer Olympics, the first ever gold medal for Guatemala at the Olympics.
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Margarita Carrera
- Occupations
- poetwriterjournalist
- Biography
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Margarita Carrera Molina was a Guatemalan philosopher, professor and writer. She was a member of the Academia Guatemalteca de la Lengua and the 1996 laureate of the Miguel Ángel Asturias National Prize in Literature.
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Marie André Destarac
- Occupations
- electrical engineer
- Biography
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Marie André Destarac Eguizabal is a Guatemalan scientist who specializes in engineering, electronics and robotics. Her goal is to apply her engineering knowledge and expertise in medicine projects. In 2015, Destarac was recognized by MIT Technology Review with the "Innovators under 35 in Central America" award. She was the only woman to receive the award that year. She is an active member of the Organization For Women In Science For The Developing World, Guatemala chapter (OWSD GT) executing and planning events to decrease the gender gap, so girls and women can study careers in STEM.
University of the Valley of Guatemala faculties and divisions
| College : University College | Mathematics, Music, Natural Sciences |
|---|---|
| Faculty : Education | Education, Educational Psychology, Health Education, Music Education, Teacher Training |
| Faculty : Engineering | Agricultural Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Food Technology, Forestry, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering |
| Faculty : Science and Humanities | Arts and Humanities, Biochemistry, Biology, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Environmental Studies, Literature, Mathematics, Microbiology, Natural Sciences, Nutrition, Physics |
| Faculty : Social Sciences | Anthropology, Archaeology, History, Psychology, Social Sciences, Sociology |
| School : Business and Management | Business Administration, International Business, Marketing |
| School : Design Innovation and Arts | Design, Music |
General information
| Alternative names | UVG Universidad del Valle de Guatemala |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1966 |
| Accreditation | Consejo de la Enseñanza Privada Superior (CEPS); High Council for the Evaluation of Research and Higher Education of France (Hcéres); Agencia Centroamericana de Acreditación de Programas de Arquitectura e Ingeniería (ACAAI) |
| Motto | Excelencia que trasciende Excellence that transcends |
| Colors | green |
Location and contacts
| Address | 18 Av. 11-95 zona 15, Vista Hermosa III Guatemala City, 01015 Guatemala |
|---|---|
| City population | 995,000 |