Colleges & Universities in Bolivia

Bolivian Private University, Cochabamba

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world rank  5558

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University Overview

Established in 1993, Universidad Privada Boliviana (Bolivian Private University, Cochabamba) is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the metropolis of Cochabamba (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants). This institution also has branch campuses in La Paz, Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Sucre, Tarija and Oruro. Officially recognized by the Ministerio de Educación, Bolivia (Ministry of Education of Bolivia), Universidad Privada Boliviana (UPB) is a very small-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 1,000-1,999 students) coeducational Bolivian higher education institution. Universidad Privada Boliviana (UPB) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 32-year-old Bolivian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 60-69% making this Bolivian higher education organization a moderately selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. UPB also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, financial aid and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

Bolivian Private University, Cochabamba's Control Typeprivate

Entity

Bolivian Private University, Cochabamba's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Bolivian Private University, Cochabamba' Size by Total Enrollmentvery small-sized

Selectivity

Bolivian Private University, Cochabamba's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratemoderately selective

University Identity

Name (English) Bolivian Private University, Cochabamba
Name
Name (Non Latin)
Acronym UPB
Founded 1993
Motto
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University Location

Address Avenida Blanco Galindo Km 6.5 - Santa Rosa
Cochabamba
Cochabamba
Bolivia
Bolivian Private University, Cochabamba's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
Bolivian Private University, Cochabamba Phone Number (4) 426 8287
Bolivian Private University, Cochabamba Fax Number (4) 426 8288
Other locations La Paz, Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Sucre, Tarija and Oruro

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Recognition and Accreditation

Bolivian Private University, Cochabamba's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Bolivian Private University, Cochabamba is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Ministerio de Educación, Bolivia

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1994


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

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Fields of Study and Degree Levels

Bolivian Private University, Cochabamba Fields of Study and Degree Levels

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of Bolivian Private University, Cochabamba is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Bolivian Private University, Cochabamba's academic range and degree level offering.



Bolivian Private University, Cochabamba: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
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degrees		 Bachelor
degrees		 Master
degrees		 Doctoral
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Programs and Courses

Bolivian Private University, Cochabamba Academic Programs/Courses

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Tuition Fees

Bolivian Private University, Cochabamba Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of Bolivian Private University, Cochabamba categorizes tuition fees by student type (local or international) and degree level (undergraduate or postgraduate). It aims to help students get an approximate idea of the estimated yearly tuition fees at Bolivian Private University, Cochabamba.



Bolivian Private University, Cochabamba: Tuition Fees Range Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students		 2,500-4,999 US$ (2,280-4,555 Euro) 5,000-7,499 US$ (4,555-6,830 Euro)
International
students		 2,500-4,999 US$ (2,280-4,555 Euro) 7,500-9,999 US$ (6,830-9,110 Euro)

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Admissions

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Bolivian Private University, Cochabamba's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

Bolivian Private University, Cochabamba is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.


Bolivian Private University, Cochabamba's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Bolivian Private University, Cochabamba has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Bolivian Private University, Cochabamba's acceptance rate ranges from 60 to 69%, making it a moderately selective higher education institution.


Minority Serving Minority Serving

This institution does not have a special focus on promoting education or research among a specific minority or ethnic group.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

Not reported


Bolivian Private University, Cochabamba's International Students Admission International Students

Yes


Bolivian Private University, Cochabamba's Admission Office Admission Office

Capitán Ustariz Km. 6.5
Cochabamba
(4) 426 8287


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Notice: admission policy and acceptance rate may vary by the areas of study, degree level, student's nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact Bolivian Private University, Cochabamba's Admission Office for detailed information on their admission selection policy and acceptance rate.

Size and Profile

Bolivian Private University, Cochabamba Size and Profile


Bolivian Private University, Cochabamba's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Bolivian Private University, Cochabamba has a student enrollment ranging from 1,000 to 1,999, making it a very small-sized institution.


Bolivian Private University, Cochabamba's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

Bolivian Private University, Cochabamba's academic staff ranges from 100 to 199 members.


Bolivian Private University, Cochabamba's Control Type Control Type

Bolivian Private University, Cochabamba is a private higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed independently rather than by the government, and relies on tuition fees and private contributions for its operations.


Bolivian Private University, Cochabamba's Entity Type Entity Type

Bolivian Private University, Cochabamba is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.


Bolivian Private University, Cochabamba's Campus Setting Campus Setting

Bolivian Private University, Cochabamba's main campus is located in a suburban setting, meaning it is situated in a residential area near a city.


Bolivian Private University, Cochabamba's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

Bolivian Private University, Cochabamba adopts a trimesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into three main terms, or trimesters, each typically lasting about 12 to 14 weeks, separated by two short breaks and one longer break.


Bolivian Private University, Cochabamba's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

Not reported


Bolivian Private University, Cochabamba is None Religious Affiliation

None.



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Facilities and Services

Bolivian Private University, Cochabamba Facilities


Bolivian Private University, Cochabamba's Library University Library

Yes Visit Bolivian Private University, Cochabamba's Library


Bolivian Private University, Cochabamba's Housing University Housing

Not reported


Bolivian Private University, Cochabamba's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Yes


Bolivian Private University, Cochabamba's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported

Bolivian Private University, Cochabamba Services


Bolivian Private University, Cochabamba's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Yes


Bolivian Private University, Cochabamba's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


Bolivian Private University, Cochabamba's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Not reported

Bolivian Private University, Cochabamba's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported


Bolivian Private University, Cochabamba's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


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Academic Structure

Bolivian Private University, Cochabamba Academic Structure

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Memberships and Affiliations

Bolivian Private University, Cochabamba Affiliations and Memberships

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