 
 
 Established in 2004, Université Joseph Lafortune (Joseph Lafortune University) is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Delmas (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), West Department. This institution also has a branch campus in Guerin. Officially recognized by the Ministère de l'Éducation Nationale et de la Formation Professionnelle (Ministry of National Education and Vocational Training), Université Joseph Lafortune (UJLF) is a very small-sized (uniRank enrollment range: under-250 students) coeducational Haitian higher education institution. Université Joseph Lafortune (UJLF) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as 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 21-year-old Haitian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The acceptance rate range is 70-79% making this Haitian higher education organization a moderately selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. UJLF also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.
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| Name (English) | Joseph Lafortune University | 
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| Name | Université Joseph Lafortune | 
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| Acronym | UJLF | 
| Founded | 2004 | 
| Motto | Ad Lucem To the Light | 
| Colours | Green and white | 
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| Address | 47, Rue Herard Prolongee, Delmas 33 a l'interieur Delmas West Department Haiti | 
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|   | 2227 2729 | 
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| Other locations | Guerin | 
 Institutional Recognition or Accreditation
 Institutional Recognition or AccreditationJoseph Lafortune University is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Ministère de l'Éducation Nationale et de la Formation Professionnelle
Year of first Recognition or Accreditation
2009
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The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of Joseph Lafortune University 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 Joseph Lafortune University's academic range and degree level offering.
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This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of Joseph Lafortune University 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 Joseph Lafortune University.
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| Local students | 2,500-4,999 US$ (2,280-4,555 Euro) | Not reported | 
| International students | 5,000-7,499 US$ (4,555-6,830 Euro) | Not reported | 
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 Gender Admission
 Gender Admission Joseph Lafortune University is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.
 Admission Selection
 Admission Selection Joseph Lafortune University has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations for prospective students.
 Admission Rate
 Admission Rate Joseph Lafortune University's acceptance rate ranges from 70 to 79%, 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
 International Students
 International Students Yes
     
 Admission Office
 Admission Office Tip: search for Joseph Lafortune University's admission policy with the uniRank Search Engine
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 Student Enrollment
 Student Enrollment Joseph Lafortune University has a student enrollment of fewer than 250, making it a very small-sized institution
 Academic Staff
 Academic Staff Joseph Lafortune University has an academic staff of fewer than 50 members.
 Control Type
 Control Type Joseph Lafortune University 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.
 Entity Type
 Entity Type Joseph Lafortune University 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.
 Campus Setting
 Campus Setting Joseph Lafortune University's main campus is located in an urban setting, meaning it is situated within a city.
 Academic Calendar
 Academic Calendar Joseph Lafortune University adopts a continuous academic calendar, an educational scheduling system where the academic year is organized without long breaks or traditional summer vacations.
 Disabled Students %
 Disabled Students % Not reported
 Religious Affiliation
 Religious Affiliation None.
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 Sport Facilities/Activities
 Sport Facilities/Activities Not reported
      
 Institutional Hospital
 Institutional Hospital Not reported
 Financial Aid
 Financial Aid Not reported
      
 Study Abroad
 Study Abroad Yes
      
 Distance Learning
 Distance Learning Yes
     
 Academic Counseling
 Academic Counseling Not reported
 Career Services
 Career Services Not reported
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 Open Education Global
 Open Education GlobalThis higher education institution is not a member of the Open Education Global (OEGlobal) organization that is developing, implementing, and supporting free open education and free online courses. View a list of Open Education Global members by country.
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