Quick Summary
Since 1987, Universidad Tecnológica Centroamericana (UNITEC) has been one of Honduras's prominent privates, based in Tegucigalpa. The institution enrolls approximately 22000 students, with 3% being international. Known for strengths in Business & Management, Engineering, Social Sciences, it maintains an acceptance rate of 75%.
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Institutional Profile
Who they are
Recognized as the premier private university in Honduras with strong international accreditation and modern technology integration.
Subject Strengths
Business & ManagementEngineeringSocial SciencesArchitecture
Founded1987
TypePrivate
Total Students22000
Intl Students3%
Faculty Ratio22
CampusUrban
Campus Size45 acres
Affiliated HospitalsHospital Escuela (Partnership), Hospital Mario Catarino Rivas (Partnership)
AccreditationACBSP, ABET (Engineering), SINAES (Central America)
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Academics & Research
What you can study
Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate, Technical Degrees
Programs
Doctorate in Management, Doctorate in Business Administration
PhD Programs
Extensive selection of online undergraduate and graduate programs through UNITEC and CEUTEC
Online Programs
Centro de Innovación y Emprendimiento, Observatorio de Empleabilidad, Hub de Investigación UNITEC
Research Centers
Moderate
Research Output
ACBSP, ABET (Engineering), SINAES (Central America)
Accreditation
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Admissions Brief
What it takes to get in
Entry Requirements
Acceptance Rate75%
IELTSNot Available
TOEFLNot Available
Min GPA2.5
GRENot Available
GMATNot Available
SATNot Available
ACTNot Available
Key Dates
FALLApplication Deadline · Rolling Admissions (Quarterly System: January, April, July, October)
SPRINGApplication Deadline · Rolling Admissions
MAR-APRDecisions Released
Required Documents
TranscriptsSOPEnglish ScoresLORsPassport
Insider Tip
Focus on the PAA (Prueba de Aptitud Académica) score and maintain a solid secondary school record. International students should begin validation of diplomas early.
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Cost Ledger
Amounts in Lempira
UG Tuition
L103,320/yr
per year · HNL
Living Cost
L159,900/yr
per year · HNL
PG Tuition
L135,300/yr
per year · HNL
Application Fee
$45
one time · USD
Total Estimated Annual Cost
L264,327/yr
tuition + living + essentials · HNL
Scholarships AvailableAcademic merit scholarships, sports scholarships, artistic scholarships, socioeconomic aid
Avg Scholarship$1,200
Financial AidAvailable through local financing partners and internal payment plans
Work-StudyAvailable
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Featured & Popular Programs
A sample from Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate, Technical Degrees programs total
| Program | Level | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
| Civil Engineering | MASTER | 1-2 YRS |
| International Relations | PHD | 3-5 YRS |
| Medicine | MBA | 12-24 MO |
| Architecture | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
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Career Outcomes
Where graduates land
$9,000
Average Salary After Graduation
88%
Employment Rate
Internship PlacementStrong connections with regional corporations and multinational companies in Central America
Industry Connections
Cámara de Comercio de CortésBanco FicohsaCervecería HondureñaMicrosoft
Notable Alumni
Leading Honduran entrepreneurs, government ministers, and international NGO directors
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Campus & Student Life
Life beyond lectures
Housing
No (University assisted private housing nearby)
Sports Facilities
Basketball courts, soccer fields, fitness centers, multi-use gyms
Student Clubs
Robotics Club, Debate Society, Social Responsibility Committee, Sports Teams
Library Resources
Extensive digital library, physical collections across campuses, specialized research databases
Exchange Programs
Active agreements with universities in Spain, Mexico, USA, and South America
Summer Programs
Short courses in entrepreneurship, leadership, and digital skills