About Universidad Mayor de San Andrés (UMSA)
Universidad Mayor de San Andrés is the second oldest university in Bolivia being founded in 1890 in the Bolivian city La Paz. The university is a non-profit institution that is recognized as one of the most prestigious academic centers in the in the country.
Universidad Mayor de San Andrés offers its students all the facilities they need for a qualitative education. Located in a 13 floors buiding, the university provides the most complete library in the country, an auditorium and numerous classrooms.
The university offers both undergraduate and postgraduate programs and is a national leader in the technical scientific programs.
About Universidad Mayor de San Andrés (UMSA)
Universidad Mayor de San Andrés is the second oldest university in Bolivia being founded in 1890 in the Bolivian city La Paz. The university is a non-profit institution that is recognized as one of the most prestigious academic centers in the in the country.
Universidad Mayor de San Andrés offers its students all the facilities they need for a qualitative education. Located in a 13 floors buiding, the university provides the most complete library in the country, an auditorium and numerous classrooms.
The university offers both undergraduate and postgraduate programs and is a national leader in the technical scientific programs.
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Universidad Mayor de San Andrés (UMSA) is one of the top Public universities in La Paz, Bolivia. It is ranked #1201-1400 in QS World University Rankings 2025.
QS World University Rankings
- 2021#1001+
- 2022#1201+
- 2023#1201-1400
- 2024#1201-1400
- 2025#1201-1400
QS World University Rankings
- 2021#1001+
- 2022#1201+
- 2023#1201-1400
- 2024#1201-1400
- 2025#1201-1400
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