Colleges & Universities in Honduras

Universidad Catolica de Honduras

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world rank  4718

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Overview

Founded in 1993, the Universidad Catolica de Honduras (Catholic University of Honduras) is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Tegucigalpa (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Francisco Morazan. This institution also has branch campuses in San Pedro Sula, La Ceiba, Santa Rosa de Copan, Siguatepeque, Juticalpa, Choluteca and Danli. Officially recognized by the Secretaría de Educación de Honduras (Ministry of Education of Honduras), Universidad Catolica de Honduras (UNICAH) is a large sized (uniRank enrollment range: 10,000-14,999 students) coeducational Honduran higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Catholic religion. Universidad Catolica de Honduras (UNICAH) 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. This 32-year-old Honduran higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The acceptance rate range is 80-89% making this Honduran higher education organization a least selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UNICAH also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

Universidad Catolica de Honduras's Control Typeprivate

Entity

Universidad Catolica de Honduras's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Universidad Catolica de Honduras' Size by Total Enrollmentlarge sized

Selectivity

Universidad Catolica de Honduras's Selectivity by Acceptance Rateleast selective

University Identity

Name
Name (English) Catholic University of Honduras
Name (Non Latin)
Acronym UNICAH
Founded 1993
Motto
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University Location

Address Bo. Casamata Calle el Seminario 1143
Tegucigalpa
01143 Francisco Morazan
Honduras
Universidad Catolica de Honduras's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
Universidad Catolica de Honduras Phone Number 238 6794
Universidad Catolica de Honduras Fax Number 238 6797
Other locations San Pedro Sula, La Ceiba, Santa Rosa de Copan, Siguatepeque, Juticalpa, Choluteca and Danli

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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between comprehensive/generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.


Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of Universidad Catolica de Honduras 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 Catolica de Honduras's academic range and degree level offering.




Programs and Courses

Programs/Courses/Degrees

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees refers to the amount of money that a student is charged by a University for one academic year of full-time study. Read our guide article about tuition fees and financial aid options to learn more.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of Universidad Catolica de Honduras 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 Universidad Catolica de Honduras.



Universidad Catolica de Honduras: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students
0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro) Not reported
International
students
0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro) Not reported

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Admissions

Introduction

Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our "Introduction to University Admissions" article to learn more.


Admission Information

Universidad Catolica de Honduras's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits men and women (coeducational).


Universidad Catolica de Honduras's Admission Selection Admission Selection

This higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

This institution acceptance rate range is 80-89% making it a least selective higher education institution.


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


Universidad Catolica de Honduras's International Students Admission International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.


Universidad Catolica de Honduras's Admission Office Admission Office

Barrio Casamata Calle el Seminario
Tegucigalpa 01143
238 6794


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Size and Profile

Introduction

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Size and Profile

Universidad Catolica de Honduras's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

This institution has a student enrollment range from 10,000 to 14,999, making it a large-sized institution.


Universidad Catolica de Honduras's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution's academic staff ranges from 700 to 799 members.


Universidad Catolica de Honduras's Control Type Control Type

This institution is a private higher education institution.


Universidad Catolica de Honduras's Entity Type Entity Type

This institution is a non-profit higher education institution.


Universidad Catolica de Honduras's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a urban setting.


Universidad Catolica de Honduras's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a trimesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into three main terms, or trimesters, each typically lasting about 12 to 14 weeks, separated by two short breaks and one longer break.


Universidad Catolica de Honduras's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

Not reported


Universidad Catolica de Honduras is Christian-Catholic Religious Affiliation

Christian-Catholic.


Facilities and Services

Introduction

What are the most common University facilities and services? Read our two guide articles about University Facilities and University Services to learn more.


University Facilities


Universidad Catolica de Honduras's Library University Library

Yes Visit Universidad Catolica de Honduras's Library


Universidad Catolica de Honduras's Housing University Housing

Not reported


Universidad Catolica de Honduras's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Yes


Universidad Catolica de Honduras's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported


University Services


Universidad Catolica de Honduras's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Not reported


Universidad Catolica de Honduras's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


Universidad Catolica de Honduras's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Not reported


Universidad Catolica de Honduras's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported


Universidad Catolica de Honduras's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

There are different types of legal recognition and quality assessment of higher education institutions around the world, depending on the country and its legal and higher education system... read our article about university accreditation and recognition to learn more.


Universidad Catolica de Honduras's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Universidad Catolica de Honduras is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Secretaría de Educación de Honduras

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1992


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

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Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

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Affiliations and Memberships

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

  • International Federation of Catholic Universities (IFCU)


Academic Structure

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of fields of study and disciplines a university focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer divisions and a more streamlined organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.


Academic Structure

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Social Media

Introduction

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Social Media

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Free Online Courses

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