About USAC

Universidad de San Carlos de Guatemala (USAC) — public non-profit university. It is located in Guatemala City, Guatemala. The higher education institution started its history in the 17th century and right now is one of the oldest in the country.

According to QS International University Ranking, the institution is among the top-1340 in the world.

USAC does research in different fields of study. You can find them on the official site.

Location
Guatemala City, Guatemala
Establishment year
1676
Rating QS 2023
#1336

USAC tuition fees

As in many other universities in the country, the academic calendar at USAC is divided into two semesters. But for convenience, tuition fees are calculated per year. With the help of financial support programs, students can partially or fully cover the cost of education. For up-to-date information on scholarships and the cost of education for each program, check the official website of the educational institution.

In addition to the cost of education, it is necessary to pay attention to additional costs: accommodation, transportation, study materials, meals and personal expenses.

Academic calendar
Semesters
Scholarships
No
Financial Aidallowances and other types of social assistance
Yes

Bachelor degree at USAC

Undergraduate studies at USAC are eligible if you pass the entrance exams.

USAC campus

The campus of USAC is urban. This means that students study closely to the sights and the entire recreational infrastructure of the city. This type of campus gives students more options for internships and part-time jobs. The educational institution has its own library. Here, students do their homework or just have a good time reading an interesting book.

Campus Type
Urban
Library
Yes

What to do after graduation

If you want to stay in Guatemala after graduation, one of your options is to apply for a work visa. To do this, you need to get an offer from an employer. We talk about other options for immigration in our article.

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Universities related to USAC

Universities in this city

Information is exploratory. For accurate information, refer to the official website of the school.
TitleCountryCityBachelorMaster
10971Universidad de San Carlos de GuatemalaGuatemalaGuatemala City
 
 
 
 
12632Rafael Landívar UniversityGuatemalaGuatemala City
 
 
 
 
19013Galileo UniversityGuatemalaGuatemala City
 
 
 
 
4Francisco Marroquín UniversityGuatemalaGuatemala City
 
7,500 USD
 
7,500 USD
6University of the Valley of GuatemalaGuatemalaGuatemala City
 
5,000 USD
 
5,000 USD

Universities in this country

Information is exploratory. For accurate information, refer to the official website of the school.
TitleCountryCityBachelorMaster
10971Universidad de San Carlos de GuatemalaGuatemalaGuatemala City
 
 
 
 
12632Rafael Landívar UniversityGuatemalaGuatemala City
 
 
 
 
19013Galileo UniversityGuatemalaGuatemala City
 
 
 
 
4Francisco Marroquín UniversityGuatemalaGuatemala City
 
7,500 USD
 
7,500 USD
5Mariano Galvez University of GuatemalaGuatemala
 
5,000 USD
 
5,000 USD