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Universidad Privada Boliviana

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country rank  8
world rank  5180

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Overview

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, Bolivia. This institution also has branch campuses in La Paz, Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Sucre, Tarija and Oruro. Founded in 1993, Universidad Privada Boliviana (UPB) is a coeducational institution officially recognized by the Ministerio de Educación, Bolivia. UPB provides courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees, including 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. For an overview of the available degree levels and areas of study, see the uniRank table below or search the institution's website with the search engine below. This 33-year-old Bolivian higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. Its acceptance rate is 60-69%. This makes it a moderately selective. International students are welcome to apply. UPB also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services, including a library, sports facilities, financial aid and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, and administrative services.

Snapshot

Control

Universidad Privada Boliviana's Control Typeprivate

Entity

Universidad Privada Boliviana's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Universidad Privada Boliviana' Size by Total Enrollmentvery small-sized

Selectivity

Universidad Privada Boliviana's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratemoderately selective

Identity

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

Address Avenida Blanco Galindo Km 6.5 - Santa Rosa
Cochabamba
Cochabamba
Bolivia
Universidad Privada Boliviana's location map and satellite view Location Map
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Universidad Privada Boliviana Phone Number (4) 426 8287
Universidad Privada Boliviana 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

Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Universidad Privada Boliviana is legally chartered, licensed and/or institutionally accredited by: Ministerio de Educación, Bolivia

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1994


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

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Important: the above section is intended to include only those reputable organizations (e.g. Ministries or Departments of Higher Education) that have the legal authority to officially charter, license, register or more generally recognize Universidad Privada Boliviana as a whole (institutional legal recognition), accredit the institution as a whole (institutional accreditation) or accredit its specific programs or courses (programmatic accreditation).

Fields of Study and Degree Levels

Universidad Privada Boliviana Fields of Study and Degree Levels

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of Universidad Privada Boliviana 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 Universidad Privada Boliviana's academic range and degree level offering.



Universidad Privada Boliviana: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
PreBach
degrees 		Bachelor
degrees 		Master
degrees 		Doctoral
degrees
Yes Yes Yes Yes
A&H
L&C
B&S Yes Yes Yes Yes
M&H
S&T
Eng Yes Yes Yes

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Programs and Courses

Universidad Privada Boliviana Academic Programs/Courses

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Tuition Fees

Universidad Privada Boliviana Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of Universidad Privada Boliviana 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 Universidad Privada Boliviana.



Universidad Privada Boliviana: 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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Important: tuition fee ranges are indicative. Final tuition fees can vary by degree program, citizenship, residency status, study load and enrollment mode. Contact Universidad Privada Boliviana Admissions for exact pricing applicable to your circumstances. Data sources: these figures are compiled from direct institutional submissions to uniRank, official Universidad Privada Boliviana website data and publicly available government education sources.

Admissions

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Universidad Privada Boliviana's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

Universidad Privada Boliviana is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.


Universidad Privada Boliviana's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Universidad Privada Boliviana has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Universidad Privada Boliviana'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


Universidad Privada Boliviana's International Students Admission International Students

Yes


Universidad Privada Boliviana's Admission Office Admission Office

Capitán Ustariz Km. 6.5
Cochabamba
(4) 426 8287


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Size and Profile

Universidad Privada Boliviana Size and Profile


Universidad Privada Boliviana's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Universidad Privada Boliviana has a student enrollment ranging from 1,000 to 1,999, making it a very small-sized institution.


Universidad Privada Boliviana's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

Universidad Privada Boliviana's academic staff ranges from 100 to 199 members.


Universidad Privada Boliviana's Control Type Control Type

Universidad Privada Boliviana 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.


Universidad Privada Boliviana's Entity Type Entity Type

Universidad Privada Boliviana 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.


Universidad Privada Boliviana's Campus Setting Campus Setting

Universidad Privada Boliviana's main campus is located in a suburban setting, meaning it is situated in a residential area near a city.


Universidad Privada Boliviana's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

Universidad Privada Boliviana 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.


Universidad Privada Boliviana's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

Not reported


Universidad Privada Boliviana is None Religious Affiliation

None.



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Facilities and Services

Universidad Privada Boliviana Facilities


Universidad Privada Boliviana's Library University Library

Yes Visit Universidad Privada Boliviana's Library


Universidad Privada Boliviana's Housing University Housing

Not reported


Universidad Privada Boliviana's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Yes


Universidad Privada Boliviana's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported

Universidad Privada Boliviana Services


Universidad Privada Boliviana's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Yes


Universidad Privada Boliviana's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


Universidad Privada Boliviana's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Not reported


Universidad Privada Boliviana's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported


Universidad Privada Boliviana's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


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Academic Structure

Universidad Privada Boliviana Organisational Structure

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Memberships and Affiliations

Universidad Privada Boliviana Affiliations and Memberships

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Universidad Privada Boliviana public or private?

Universidad Privada Boliviana 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.

Is Universidad Privada Boliviana profit or non-profit?

Universidad Privada Boliviana 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.

What is the size of Universidad Privada Boliviana in terms of enrollment?

Universidad Privada Boliviana has a student enrollment ranging from 1,000 to 1,999, making it a very small-sized institution.

What is the size of Universidad Privada Boliviana in terms of academic staff?

Universidad Privada Boliviana's academic staff ranges from 100 to 199 members.

Is Universidad Privada Boliviana a coeducational institution?

Universidad Privada Boliviana is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.

What academic calendar does Universidad Privada Boliviana use?

Universidad Privada Boliviana 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.

What religion is Universidad Privada Boliviana affiliated with?

None.

Does Universidad Privada Boliviana admit international students?

Yes.

What is Universidad Privada Boliviana's acceptance rate and admission policy?

Universidad Privada Boliviana's acceptance rate ranges from 60 to 69%, making it a moderately selective higher education institution. This university has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.

How much does it cost to attend Universidad Privada Boliviana UPB?

Undergraduate tuition range for local students: 2,500-4,999 US$ (2,280-4,555 Euro). International students: 2,500-4,999 US$ (2,280-4,555 Euro). Tuition costs may vary by program.

Where is Universidad Privada Boliviana UPB located?

Universidad Privada Boliviana is located in Cochabamba, Cochabamba, Bolivia. Address: Avenida Blanco Galindo Km 6.5 - Santa Rosa.

Is Universidad Privada Boliviana UPB accredited and legally recognised?

Yes, Universidad Privada Boliviana is accredited by Ministerio de Educación, Bolivia (since 1994).

Does Universidad Privada Boliviana offer financial aid?

Yes

Does Universidad Privada Boliviana offer study abroad programs?

Yes

Does Universidad Privada Boliviana have a university library?

Yes

Does Universidad Privada Boliviana provide student housing and accommodation?

Not reported

Does Universidad Privada Boliviana have sports facilities or activities?

Yes

Does Universidad Privada Boliviana offer academic counseling?

Not reported

Does Universidad Privada Boliviana offer career services?

Not reported

Does Universidad Privada Boliviana offer distance learning?

Not reported

Does Universidad Privada Boliviana have an institutional hospital?

Not reported

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