Oldest Universities in Guatemala
by Year of Establishment New
What are the oldest Universities in Guatemala? uniRank answers this question by publishing a list of 15 Guatemalan higher education institutions sorted by year of establishment and meeting uniRank's selection criteria:
- Official Recognition: institutions must be officialy chartered, licensed or accredited by the appropriate higher education-related organization in Guatemala.
- Degree Authority: they must be authorised to grant bachelor's degrees of at least three years' duration and/or postgraduate master's or doctoral degrees.
- Delivery Mode: they must deliver courses predominantly in a traditional, face-to-face, non-distance education format.
Oldest Universities in Guatemala
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| University | Town/City | #Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Universidad de San Carlos de Guatemala | Guatemala City | 1 |
| Universidad Rafael Landívar | Guatemala City | 2 |
| Universidad Mariano Gálvez de Guatemala | Guatemala City | 6 |
| Universidad del Valle de Guatemala | Guatemala City | 5 |
| Universidad Francisco Marroquín | Guatemala City | 3 |
| Universidad Rural de Guatemala | Guatemala City | 13 |
| Universidad del Istmo, Guatemala | Guatemala City | 8 |
| Universidad Panamericana, Guatemala | Guatemala City | 9 |
| Universidad Mesoamericana, Guatemala | Guatemala City | 12 |
| Universidad Galileo | Guatemala City | 4 |
| Universidad San Pablo de Guatemala | Guatemala City | 14 |
| Universidad InterNaciones | Guatemala City | 11 |
| Universidad de Occidente, Guatemala | Quetzaltenango | 10 |
| Universidad Da Vinci de Guatemala | Guatemala City | 7 |
| Universidad Regional de Guatemala | Guatemala City | 15 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
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How many universities are there in Guatemala?
- There are 15 officially chartered, licensed or accredited Guatemalan higher-education institution(s) that meet uniRank's selection criteria.
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What is the oldest university in Guatemala?
- Universidad de San Carlos de Guatemala, located in Guatemala City, is the oldest university in Guatemala according to uniRank's research.
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