Universidad Mayor de San Andrés (UMSA) : Rankings, Fees & Courses Details

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.

University information

Students & Staff

Total students

85,886

UG students

0%

PG students

0%

International students

77

UG students

0%

PG students

0%

Total faculty staff

965

Domestic staff

95%

Int'l staff

5%

Domestic Students

Tuition Fee/year

4 USD

Tuition Fee (Out of State)

-

International Students

Tuition Fee/year

200 USD

Other Expenses

-

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Rankings & ratings

RANKINGS

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.