Founded in 1830, the Universidad Mayor de San Andrés (Higher University of San Andrés) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the large city of La Paz (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Ministerio de Educación, Bolivia (Ministry of Education of Bolivia), Universidad Mayor de San Andrés (UMSA) is a coeducational Bolivian higher education institution. Universidad Mayor de San Andrés (UMSA) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the 麻豆原创 degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 193-year-old Bolivian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. UMSA also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, as well as administrative services.
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Name (English) | Higher University of San Andrés |
Acronym | UMSA |
Founded | 1830 |
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Address | Avenida Villazón 1995 Monoblock Central La Paz La Paz Bolivia |
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The following Universidad Mayor de San Andrés's Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix 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 Mayor de San Andrés's academic range and degree level offering.
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This institution admits Men and Women (coed).
Has Universidad Mayor de San Andrés a selective admission policy? Yes, based on entrance examinations.
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Universidad Mayor de San Andrés is a public higher education institution.
Universidad Mayor de San Andrés is a non-profit higher education institution.
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This institution adopts a Continuous type of academic calendar.
Universidad Mayor de San Andrés does not have any religious affiliation.
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This institution has a physical Library.
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This institution features sporting facilities and organizes sports activities for its students.
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Universidad Mayor de San Andrés is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Ministerio de Educación, Bolivia
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