Colleges & Universities in Paraguay

Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic University

country rank  2
world rank  5668

Publish your
uniRank University Ranking

Overview

Founded in 1960, the Universidad Católica Nuestra Señora de la Asunción (Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic University) is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Asunción (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Asuncion. This institution also has branch campuses in Encarnación, Ciudad del Este, Villarrica, Concepción, Carapeguá, San Ignacio, Coronel Oviedo and Pedro Juan Caballero. Officially recognized by the Consejo Nacional de Educación Superior, Paraguay (National Council of Higher Education of Paraguay), Universidad Católica Nuestra Señora de la Asunción (UC) is a large sized (uniRank enrollment range: 20,000-24,999 students) coeducational Paraguayan higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Catholic religion. Universidad Católica Nuestra Señora de la Asunción (UC) 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 uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 65-year-old Paraguayan higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 70-79% making this Paraguayan higher education organization a moderately selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UC also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic University's Control Typeprivate

Entity

Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic University's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic University' Size by Total Enrollmentlarge sized

Selectivity

Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic University's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratemoderately selective

University Identity

Name (English) Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic University
Name
Name (Non Latin)
Acronym UC
Founded 1960
Motto In Principio Erat Verbum
In the beginning was the word
Colours Blue
Mascot
Video Presentation

University Location

Address Independencia Nacional y Comuneros
Asunción
Asuncion
Paraguay
Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic University's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic University Phone Number (21) 441 044
Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic University Fax Number (21) 445 245
Other locations Encarnación, Ciudad del Este, Villarrica, Concepción, Carapeguá, San Ignacio, Coronel Oviedo and Pedro Juan Caballero

Search Engine

for programs, courses, degrees, tuition fees, admission policy and requirements, acceptance rate, accreditation, facilities, services, affiliations or any other information you want to find and learn about Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic University. Our search engine is powered by Google.

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 Católica Nuestra Señora de la Asunción 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 Católica Nuestra Señora de la Asunción's academic range and degree level offering.



Universidad Católica Nuestra Señora de la Asunción: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix

Undergraduate Postgraduate
PreBach
degrees
Bachelor
degrees
Master
degrees
Doctoral
degrees

 

 

 

 
A&H
L&C
B&S
M&H
S&T
Eng

Programs and Courses

Programs/Courses/Degrees

Click here to explore a list of , or if they are not available yet, search for them with our powered by Google. We are constantly adding university courses and programs worldwide with the cooperation of university representatives.

You can also explore our Guide to University Programs and Courses to learn more about study outlines and typical duration, tuition ranges, career prospects and salary expectations for careers associated with more than 8,100 programs and courses.


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 Católica Nuestra Señora de la Asunción 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 Católica Nuestra Señora de la Asunción.



Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic University: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students
0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro) 0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro)
International
students
0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro) 0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro)

Tip: search for Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic University's tuition fees with the uniRank Search Engine

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

Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic University's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits men and women (coeducational).


Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic University's Admission Selection Admission Selection

This higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

This institution acceptance rate range is 70-79% making it a moderately 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


Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic University's International Students Admission International Students Admission

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


Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic University's Admission Office Admission Office

Tte. Cantaluppi y G. Molinas
Asunción
(21) 334 650


Tip: search for Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic University's admission policy with the uniRank Search Engine

Size and Profile

Introduction

University size and profile can be important factors to consider when choosing a university. Here are some potential reasons why University size and profile can affect students when choosing a university.


Size and Profile

Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic University's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

This institution has a student enrollment range from 20,000 to 24,999, making it a large-sized institution.


Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic University's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution's academic staff ranges from 2,500 to 2,999 members.


Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic University's Control Type Control Type

This institution is a private higher education institution.


Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic University's Entity Type Entity Type

This institution is a non-profit higher education institution.


Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic University's Campus Setting Campus Setting

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


Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic University's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.


Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic University's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

Not reported


Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic University 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


Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic University's Library University Library

Yes Visit Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic University's Library


Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic University's Housing University Housing

Not reported


Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic University's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Yes


Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic University's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported


University Services


Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic University's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Yes


Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic University's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic University's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Yes


Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic University's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported


Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic University'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.


Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic University's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic University is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Consejo Nacional de Educación Superior, Paraguay

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

2006


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Universidad Católica Nuestra Señora de la Asunción's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • Agencia Nacional de Evaluación y Acreditación de la Educación Superior (ANEAES)


Tip: search for Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic University's accreditations with the uniRank Search Engine

Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

University memberships and affiliations to external organizations can be important for several reasons... read our article about university affiliations and memberships to learn more.


Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Universidad Católica Nuestra Señora de la Asunción'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

Not available; please use the Feedback/Error report form to submit a list of Universidad Católica Nuestra Señora de la Asunción's official first-level academic divisions. If you are an official representative you can also claim and update this entire university profile free of charge (UPDATE UNIVERSITY).



Social Media

Introduction

Social media can be a powerful tool for Universities to communicate with current students, alumni, faculty, staff and the wider community. But how can social media be important for prospective students? Read our article about the importance of Social Media for universities and prospective students to learn more.


Social Media

uniRank publishes brief reviews, rankings and metrics for some of Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic University's social media channels as a starting point for comparison and as an additional selection tool for potential applicants.


Facebook Facebook

Universidad Católica Nuestra Señora de la Asunción's Facebook page review

X X (Twitter)

Universidad Católica Nuestra Señora de la Asunción's X page review

YouTube YouTube

Universidad Católica Nuestra Señora de la Asunción's Youtube page review

Instagram Instagram

Universidad Católica Nuestra Señora de la Asunción's Instagram page review

LinkedIn LinkedIn

Universidad Católica Nuestra Señora de la Asunción's official LinkedIn profile

TikTok TikTok

n.a.


Free Online Courses

Open Education Global Open Education Global

This higher education institution is not a member of the Open Education Global (OEGlobal) organization that is developing, implementing, and supporting free open education and free online courses. View a list of Open Education Global members by country.


CLAIM / UPDATE UNIVERSITY

Country Featured Universities

Unlock your University's potential: spotlight your Institution on UniRank for leads, local recognition and branding. Enquiry now to feature your University here.

Related Resources

Discover uniRank rankings and reviews of all Universities in Paraguay

Search for courses, scholarships and much more anywhere in the world with the uniRank's World Universities Search Engine

Read our university guides and articles including:


Explore uniRank reviews and rankings of all Universities in Latin America by country

Discover uniRank's world's largest directories of higher education related organizations and university libraries

Learn definitions, jargon and acronyms with the uniRank's A-Z Higher Education Glossary

Feedback / Error Report

© uniRank since 2005