Colleges & Universities in Paraguay

Universidad Americana

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world rank  7513

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University Overview

Established in 1994, Universidad Americana (American University) is a private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Asunción (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Asuncion. This institution also has branch campuses in Ciudad del Este, Alto Paraná and Encarnación. Officially recognized by the Consejo Nacional de Educación Superior, Paraguay (National Council of Higher Education of Paraguay), Universidad Americana (UA) is a small-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 4,000-4,999 students) coeducational Paraguayan higher education institution. Universidad Americana (UA) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees and master's degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 31-year-old Paraguayan higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. UA 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, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

Universidad Americana's Control Typeprivate

Entity

Universidad Americana's Entity Typenot reported

Size

Universidad Americana' Size by Total Enrollmentsmall-sized

Selectivity

Universidad Americana's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratenot reported

University Identity

Name
Name (English) American University
Name (Non Latin) n.a.
Acronym UA
Founded 1994
Motto Excelencia Académica
Academic Excellence
Colours
Mascot
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University Location

Address Avenida Brasilia 1100
Asunción
1429 Asuncion
Paraguay
Universidad Americana's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
Universidad Americana Phone Number (21) 288 8000
Universidad Americana Fax Number
Other locations Ciudad del Este, Alto Paraná and Encarnación

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Recognition and Accreditation

Universidad Americana's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Universidad Americana is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Consejo Nacional de Educación Superior

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation


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 Americana 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 Americana Fields of Study and Degree Levels

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



Universidad Americana: 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

Universidad Americana Academic Programs/Courses

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Tuition Fees

Universidad Americana Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of Universidad Americana 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 Americana.



Universidad Americana: Tuition Fees Range Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students		 1,000-2,499 US$ (910-2,280 Euro) 2,500-4,999 US$ (2,280-4,555 Euro)
International
students		 1,000-2,499 US$ (910-2,280 Euro) 2,500-4,999 US$ (2,280-4,555 Euro)

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Admissions

Universidad Americana Admission Info


Universidad Americana's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits men and women (coeducational).


Universidad Americana's Admission Selection Admission Selection

This higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Not reported.


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 Americana's International Students Admission International Students

Yes


Universidad Americana's Admission Office Admission Office

Avenida Brasilia 1100
Asunción 1429



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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 Universidad Americana's Admission Office for detailed information on their admission selection policy and acceptance rate.

Size and Profile

Universidad Americana Size and Profile


Universidad Americana's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

This institution has a student enrollment range from 4,000 to 4,999, making it a small-sized institution.


Universidad Americana's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution's academic staff ranges from 400 to 499 members.


Universidad Americana's Control Type Control Type

This institution is a private higher education institution.


Universidad Americana's Entity Type Entity Type

Not reported.


Universidad Americana's Campus Setting Campus Setting

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


Universidad Americana's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.


Universidad Americana's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

Not reported


Universidad Americana is None Religious Affiliation

None.



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Facilities and Services

Universidad Americana Facilities


Universidad Americana's Library University Library

Yes Visit Universidad Americana's Library


Universidad Americana's Housing University Housing

Not reported


Universidad Americana's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Yes


Universidad Americana's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported

Universidad Americana Services


Universidad Americana's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Yes


Universidad Americana's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


Universidad Americana's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Yes


Universidad Americana's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported


Universidad Americana's Career Services Career Services

Yes


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Academic Structure

Universidad Americana Academic Structure

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Memberships and Affiliations

Universidad Americana Affiliations and Memberships

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Social Media

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TikTok TikTok

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Free Online Courses

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