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José Simeón Cañas Central American University

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Overview

Universidad Centroamericana José Simeón Cañas (José Simeón Cañas Central American University) is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of San Salvador, El Salvador. Founded in 1965, Universidad Centroamericana José Simeón Cañas (UCA) is a coeducational institution and is officially recognized by the Ministerio de Educación, República de El Salvador. UCA 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 or use the website search engine below. This 61-year-old Salvadoran higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. International students are welcome to apply. UCA also offers 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.

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Control

José Simeón Cañas Central American University's Control Typeprivate

Entity

José Simeón Cañas Central American University's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

José Simeón Cañas Central American University' Size by Total Enrollmentmedium-sized

Selectivity

José Simeón Cañas Central American University's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratenot reported

Identity

Name (English) José Simeón Cañas Central American University
Name
Name (Non Latin)
Acronym UCA
Founded 1965
Motto Universidad para el cambio social
University for Social Change
Colours Black, white and blue
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Location

Address Boulevard Los Próceres Colonia Jardines de Guadalupe, Apartado Postal 01-168
San Salvador
01-168 San Salvador
El Salvador
José Simeón Cañas Central American University's location map, satellite view and street view Location Map
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José Simeón Cañas Central American University Phone Number 2210 6600
José Simeón Cañas Central American University Fax Number 2210 6655
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José Simeón Cañas Central American University's Recognition or Accreditation

Recognition and Accreditation

Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

José Simeón Cañas Central American University is legally chartered, licensed and/or institutionally accredited by: Ministerio de Educación, República de El Salvador

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

2007


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

Not available; please use the Feedback/Error report form at the end of this page to submit a list of Universidad Centroamericana José Simeón Cañas's official programmatic or specialized accreditations. If you are an official representative of this university you can also claim and update this entire university profile free of charge (UPDATE ALL).



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Fields of Study and Degree Levels

José Simeón Cañas Central American University Fields of Study and Degree Levels

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of José Simeón Cañas Central American 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 José Simeón Cañas Central American University's academic range and degree level offering.



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

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Programs and Courses

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Tuition Fees

José Simeón Cañas Central American University Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of José Simeón Cañas Central American 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 José Simeón Cañas Central American University.



José Simeón Cañas Central American University: Tuition Fees Range Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students		 0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro) 0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro)
International
students		 0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro) 0-999 US$ (0-910 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 José Simeón Cañas Central American University Admissions for exact pricing applicable to your circumstances. Data sources: these figures are compiled from direct institutional submissions to uniRank, official José Simeón Cañas Central American University website data and publicly available government education sources.

Admissions

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José Simeón Cañas Central American University's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

José Simeón Cañas Central American University is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.


José Simeón Cañas Central American University's Admission Selection Admission Selection

José Simeón Cañas Central American University has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations for prospective students.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

José Simeón Cañas Central American University 's acceptance rate is 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


José Simeón Cañas Central American University's International Students Admission International Students

Yes


José Simeón Cañas Central American University's Admission Office Admission Office

UCA, Bulevar Los Proceres
San Salvador
2210 6644


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Size and Profile

José Simeón Cañas Central American University Size and Profile


José Simeón Cañas Central American University's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

José Simeón Cañas Central American University has a student enrollment ranging from 9,000 to 9,999, making it a medium-sized institution.


José Simeón Cañas Central American University's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

José Simeón Cañas Central American University's academic staff ranges from 1,000 to 1,499 members.


José Simeón Cañas Central American University's Control Type Control Type

José Simeón Cañas Central American 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.


José Simeón Cañas Central American University's Entity Type Entity Type

José Simeón Cañas Central American 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.


José Simeón Cañas Central American University's Campus Setting Campus Setting

José Simeón Cañas Central American University's main campus is located in an urban setting, meaning it is situated within a city.


José Simeón Cañas Central American University's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

José Simeón Cañas Central American University 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.


José Simeón Cañas Central American University's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

Not reported


José Simeón Cañas Central American University is Christian-Catholic Religious Affiliation

Christian-Catholic. Jesuit - www.jesuit.org



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Facilities and Services

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José Simeón Cañas Central American University's Library University Library

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José Simeón Cañas Central American University's Housing University Housing

Not reported


José Simeón Cañas Central American University's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Yes


José Simeón Cañas Central American University's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported

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José Simeón Cañas Central American University's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Yes


José Simeón Cañas Central American University's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


José Simeón Cañas Central American University's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Not reported

José Simeón Cañas Central American University's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Yes


José Simeón Cañas Central American University's Career Services Career Services

Yes


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Academic Structure

José Simeón Cañas Central American University Organisational Structure

The academic structure of Universidad Centroamericana José Simeón Cañas consists of the following primary first-level divisions; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.

Universidad Centroamericana José Simeón Cañas
  • Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities
  • Faculty of Economics and Business
  • Faculty of Engineering and Architecture
  • Faculty of Graduate Studies

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Memberships and Affiliations

José Simeón Cañas Central American University Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Universidad Centroamericana José Simeón Cañas's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • Asociación de Universidades Confiadas a la Compañía de Jesús en América Latina (AUSJAL)
  • Asociación Universitaria Iberoamericana de Postgrado (AUIP)
  • Red de Observatorios de Buenas Prácticas en Dirección Estratégica en América Latina y Europa


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Frequently Asked Questions

Is José Simeón Cañas Central American University public or private?

José Simeón Cañas Central American 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.

Is José Simeón Cañas Central American University profit or non-profit?

José Simeón Cañas Central American 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.

What is the size of José Simeón Cañas Central American University in terms of enrollment?

José Simeón Cañas Central American University has a student enrollment ranging from 9,000 to 9,999, making it a medium-sized institution.

What is the size of José Simeón Cañas Central American University in terms of academic staff?

José Simeón Cañas Central American University's academic staff ranges from 1,000 to 1,499 members.

Is José Simeón Cañas Central American University a coeducational institution?

José Simeón Cañas Central American University is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.

What academic calendar does José Simeón Cañas Central American University use?

José Simeón Cañas Central American University 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.

What religion is José Simeón Cañas Central American University affiliated with?

Christian-Catholic. Jesuit - www.jesuit.org

Does José Simeón Cañas Central American University admit international students?

Yes.

What is José Simeón Cañas Central American University's acceptance rate and admission policy?

José Simeón Cañas Central American University 's acceptance rate is not reported. This university has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations for prospective students.

How much does it cost to attend José Simeón Cañas Central American University UCA?

Undergraduate tuition range for local students: 0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro). International students: 0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro). Tuition costs may vary by program.

Where is José Simeón Cañas Central American University UCA located?

José Simeón Cañas Central American University is located in San Salvador, San Salvador, El Salvador. Address: Boulevard Los Próceres Colonia Jardines de Guadalupe, Apartado Postal 01-168.

Is José Simeón Cañas Central American University UCA accredited and legally recognised?

Yes, José Simeón Cañas Central American University is accredited by Ministerio de Educación, República de El Salvador (since 2007).

Does José Simeón Cañas Central American University offer financial aid?

Yes

Does José Simeón Cañas Central American University offer study abroad programs?

Yes

Does José Simeón Cañas Central American University have a university library?

Yes

Does José Simeón Cañas Central American University provide student housing and accommodation?

Not reported

Does José Simeón Cañas Central American University have sports facilities or activities?

Yes

Does José Simeón Cañas Central American University offer academic counseling?

Yes

Does José Simeón Cañas Central American University offer career services?

Yes

Does José Simeón Cañas Central American University offer distance learning?

Not reported

Does José Simeón Cañas Central American University have an institutional hospital?

Not reported

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