Quick Summary
Situated in Guatemala City, Guatemala, Universidad del Valle de Guatemala is a private established in 1966. Ranked #1001-1200 globally by QS World University Rankings 2026, it enrolls 4600 students including 2.1% from outside Guatemala. Known for strengths in Engineering, Technology, Life Sciences, it maintains an acceptance rate of 65%.
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Institutional Profile
Who they are
Recognized as the leading scientific and technological research university in Guatemala with high employability for graduates.
Subject Strengths
EngineeringTechnologyLife SciencesEducationArcheology
Founded1966
TypePrivate
Total Students4600
Intl Students2.1%
Faculty Ratio14
CampusUrban
Campus Size20 acres
Affiliated HospitalsNot Available
AccreditationHcéres, Agency for Quality Assurance in Higher Education
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Global Standing
Three independent ranking systems
QS World 2026
#1001-1200
Quacquarelli Symonds
Times Higher Ed
Not Available
THE World University
ARWU Shanghai
Not Available
Academic Ranking
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Academics & Research
What you can study
Bachelor's, Master's, PhD, Technical Degrees
Programs
PhD in Education, PhD in Applied Science
PhD Programs
Master in Education, Master in Business Management
Online Programs
Center for Agricultural and Forestry Studies (CEAF), Center for Health Studies (CES), Center for Archaeological Research
Research Centers
High
Research Output
Hcéres, Agency for Quality Assurance in Higher Education
Accreditation
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Admissions Brief
What it takes to get in
Entry Requirements
Acceptance Rate65%
IELTSNot Available
TOEFL70
Min GPANot Available
GRENot Available
GMATNot Available
SATNot Available
ACTNot Available
Key Dates
FALLApplication Deadline · August 15
SPRINGApplication Deadline · November 30
MAR-APRDecisions Released
Required Documents
TranscriptsSOPEnglish ScoresLORsPassport
Insider Tip
A strong performance on the PAA (Prueba de Aptitud Académica) is critical, particularly the mathematics component for engineering tracks.
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Cost Ledger
Amounts in Quetzal
UG Tuition
Q55,000/yr
per year · GTQ
Living Cost
Q60,000/yr
per year · GTQ
PG Tuition
Q65,000/yr
per year · GTQ
Application Fee
$55
one time · USD
Total Estimated Annual Cost
Q115,425/yr
tuition + living + essentials · GTQ
Scholarships AvailablePotencia UVG, Socioeconomic Aid, Academic Excellence Scholarships
Avg Scholarship$3,000
Financial AidAvailable
Work-StudyAvailable
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Featured & Popular Programs
A sample from Bachelor's, Master's, PhD, Technical Degrees programs total
| Program | Level | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Mechatronics Engineering | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
| Computer Science | MASTER | 1-2 YRS |
| Molecular Biology | PHD | 3-5 YRS |
| Food Science | MBA | 12-24 MO |
| Archeology | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
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Career Outcomes
Where graduates land
$18,000
Average Salary After Graduation
88%
Employment Rate
Internship PlacementStrong
Industry Connections
Extensive ties with Central American manufacturingtech startupsand NGOs.
Notable Alumni
Luis von Ahn, Ricardo Bressani, Jack Schuster
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Campus & Student Life
Life beyond lectures
Housing
Not Available
Sports Facilities
Multipurpose courts, Fitness Center, Sports Club
Student Clubs
Robotics Club, Theatre Group, Debating Society, Environmental Club
Library Resources
Landivar-UVG Integrated Library System, access to IEEE Xplore, EBSCO, and JSTOR
Exchange Programs
Available
Summer Programs
Scientific Research Summer Camps, Spanish Language Immersion