Universidad de Panamá

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1) Overview

2) 2. General Information

3) 3. Fee Structure

4) 4. Academic Programs

5) 5. Facilities

6) 6. Accommodation

7) 7. Contact Information

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Overview

Universidad de Panamá (UP), founded in 1935, is Panama’s flagship public university and the largest institution of higher education in the country. Located primarily in Panama City with regional centers across the nation, UP serves as the primary engine for research, innovation, and professional training in Panama. The university plays a pivotal role in national development through its comprehensive academic programs and public service initiatives.

UP maintains a strong commitment to accessibility and social mobility, offering quality education to students from all socioeconomic backgrounds. With its historic main campus featuring iconic architecture and modern facilities, the university blends tradition with innovation. UP is particularly renowned for its programs in tropical medicine, marine sciences, and Latin American studies, leveraging Panama’s unique geographic and cultural position.

2. General Information

Name	Universidad de Panamá (UP)
Established	October 7, 1935
Type	Public University
Location	Main Campus: Estafeta Universitaria, Panama City
Website	www.up.ac.pa
Accreditation	Ministry of Education, Panama
Student Population	74,000+ (2024 estimates)

3. Fee Structure

Program	Tuition Fee (Annual, USD)
Undergraduate Programs	800 – 1,500
Medicine/Dentistry	1,200 – 2,000
Engineering	900 – 1,800
Master’s Programs	1,500 – 3,000
PhD Programs	2,000 – 4,000

4. Academic Programs

Medicine and Health Sciences
Engineering and Technology
Natural and Exact Sciences
Humanities and Education
Social Sciences
Agricultural Sciences
Architecture and Design
Business Administration
Law and Political Science
Marine Sciences
Tropical Medicine
International Relations

5. Facilities

Historic Octavio Méndez Pereira main building
Central Library with over 500,000 volumes
University Hospital for medical training
Marine Research Station in Gorgona
Advanced science and engineering labs
University Cultural Center
Sports complex with Olympic pool
Technology and innovation park

6. Accommodation

UP offers limited on-campus housing primarily for students from outside Panama City. Most students live in private accommodations throughout the metropolitan area. The university provides housing assistance through its student services office.

University residence halls: $150 – $300/month
Shared apartments near campus: $300 – $600/month
Private rooms: $400 – $800/month
Meal plans at university cafeteria: $200/month

7. Contact Information

Email: info@up.ac.pa
Admissions: admisiones@up.ac.pa
Phone: +507 523-5000

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