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National Autonomous University of Nicaragua, León

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world rank  6110

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University Overview

Founded in 1812, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de Nicaragua, León (National Autonomous University of Nicaragua, León) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of León (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Leon. This institution also has branch campuses in Somoto, Somotillo, Jinotega and San Carlos and Río San Juan. Officially recognized by the Consejo Nacional de Universidades, Nicaragua (National Council of Universities of Nicaragua), Universidad Nacional Autónoma de Nicaragua, León (UNAN-León) is a very large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 45,000-49,999 students) coeducational Nicaraguan higher education institution. Universidad Nacional Autónoma de Nicaragua, León (UNAN-León) 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 213-year-old Nicaraguan higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 80-89% making this Nicaraguan higher education organization a least selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UNAN-León also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

National Autonomous University of Nicaragua, León's Control Typepublic

Entity

National Autonomous University of Nicaragua, León's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

National Autonomous University of Nicaragua, León' Size by Total Enrollmentvery large-sized

Selectivity

National Autonomous University of Nicaragua, León's Selectivity by Acceptance Rateleast selective

University Identity

Name (English) National Autonomous University of Nicaragua, León
Name
Name (Non Latin)
Acronym UNAN-León
Founded 1812
Motto ¡A la Libertad por la Universidad!
To Freedom for the University!
Colours Red, yellow and blue
Mascot
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University Location

Address Costado norte Iglesia la Merced, Edificio Central UNAN León
León
21000 Leon
Nicaragua
National Autonomous University of Nicaragua, León's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
National Autonomous University of Nicaragua, León Phone Number 2311 5013
National Autonomous University of Nicaragua, León Fax Number 2311 5091
Other locations Somoto, Somotillo, Jinotega and San Carlos and Río San Juan

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Recognition and Accreditation

National Autonomous University of Nicaragua, León's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

National Autonomous University of Nicaragua, León is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Consejo Nacional de Universidades

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

2020


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Universidad Nacional Autónoma de Nicaragua, León's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • Consejo Nacional de Evaluación y Acreditación (CNEA)


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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 National Autonomous University of Nicaragua, León 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

National Autonomous University of Nicaragua, León Fields of Study and Degree Levels

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of National Autonomous University of Nicaragua, León 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 National Autonomous University of Nicaragua, León's academic range and degree level offering.



National Autonomous University of Nicaragua, León: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
PreBach
degrees		 Bachelor
degrees		 Master
degrees		 Doctoral
degrees

 
 
 
 
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L&C
B&S
M&H
S&T
Eng

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Programs and Courses

National Autonomous University of Nicaragua, León Academic Programs/Courses

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Tuition Fees

National Autonomous University of Nicaragua, León Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of National Autonomous University of Nicaragua, León 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 National Autonomous University of Nicaragua, León.



National Autonomous University of Nicaragua, León: Tuition Fees Range Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students		 Not reported Not reported
International
students		 Not reported Not reported

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Admissions

National Autonomous University of Nicaragua, León Admission Info


National Autonomous University of Nicaragua, León's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits men and women (coeducational).


National Autonomous University of Nicaragua, León's Admission Selection Admission Selection

This higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

This institution acceptance rate range is 80-89% making it a least 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


National Autonomous University of Nicaragua, León's International Students Admission International Students

Yes


National Autonomous University of Nicaragua, León's Admission Office Admission Office

Edificio Central UNAN León
León 21000
2311 2614


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Size and Profile

National Autonomous University of Nicaragua, León Size and Profile


National Autonomous University of Nicaragua, León's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

This institution has a student enrollment range from 45,000 to 49,999, making it a very large-sized institution.


National Autonomous University of Nicaragua, León's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution's academic staff ranges from 500 to 599 members.


National Autonomous University of Nicaragua, León's Control Type Control Type

This institution is a public higher education institution.


National Autonomous University of Nicaragua, León's Entity Type Entity Type

This institution is a non-profit higher education institution.


National Autonomous University of Nicaragua, León's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a urban setting.


National Autonomous University of Nicaragua, León's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a quarters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into four distinct terms, or quarters, each typically lasting about 10 to 12 weeks, separated by three short breaks and one longer break.


National Autonomous University of Nicaragua, León's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

Not reported


National Autonomous University of Nicaragua, León is None Religious Affiliation

None.



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Facilities and Services

National Autonomous University of Nicaragua, León Facilities


National Autonomous University of Nicaragua, León's Library University Library

Yes Visit National Autonomous University of Nicaragua, León's Library

Universidad Nacional Autónoma de Nicaragua, León offers the following library services:

  • Number of physical branches of the Library and, if available, their names.
  • Number of books/physical volumes.
  • Number of physical media (CD, DVD, etc.).
  • Number of digital/electronic databases.
  • Number of librarians.
  • Number of full-time employees, including librarians.
  • Total annual library expenditure.


National Autonomous University of Nicaragua, León's Housing University Housing

Yes

Universidad Nacional Autónoma de Nicaragua, León, provides housing options that include:

  • University Boarding School at the headquarters
  • CUR


National Autonomous University of Nicaragua, León's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Yes

Universidad Nacional Autónoma de Nicaragua, León provides a range of sport activities and facilities for its students:

  • Softball
  • Athletics
  • Basketball
  • Volleyball
  • Taekwondo
  • Football fields
  • Basketball court
  • Sports Center


National Autonomous University of Nicaragua, León's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported

National Autonomous University of Nicaragua, León Services


National Autonomous University of Nicaragua, León's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Not reported


National Autonomous University of Nicaragua, León's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


National Autonomous University of Nicaragua, León's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Yes


National Autonomous University of Nicaragua, León's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Yes


National Autonomous University of Nicaragua, León's Career Services Career Services

Yes


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Academic Structure

National Autonomous University of Nicaragua, León Academic Structure

uniRank shows a structural diagram of the first-level academic divisions of the Universidad Nacional Autónoma de Nicaragua, León's organizational structure; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.


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Memberships and Affiliations

National Autonomous University of Nicaragua, León Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Universidad Nacional Autónoma de Nicaragua, León's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • Consejo Nacional de Universidades (CNU)
  • Consejo Nacional de Evaluación y Acreditación (CNEA)
  • Consejo Superior de Universidades de Centroamérica (CSUCA)
  • UNIVERSIA
  • Grupo de Universidades Iberoamericanas


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Free Online Courses

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