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Overview<\/h2>\n

Universidad Nacional Aut\u00f3noma de Nicaragua, Le\u00f3n (UNAN-Le\u00f3n) is one of Nicaragua’s oldest and most respected public universities, with academic roots dating back to 1812. As the main campus within Nicaragua’s national UNAN university system, UNAN-Le\u00f3n blends long-standing academic tradition with updated teaching and research approaches. The university is especially well known for its health-related and legal education offerings, including its widely recognized medical program.<\/p>\n

Based in the historic city of Le\u00f3n, the campus combines colonial-era landmarks with modern classrooms and student services. UNAN-Le\u00f3n also emphasizes community-focused work through research and outreach tied to Nicaragua’s public health, environmental, and socioeconomic priorities. Students from across Central America often consider the university for both its academic reputation and its established campus infrastructure.<\/p>\n

2, General Information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Name<\/td>\nUniversidad Nacional Aut\u00f3noma de Nicaragua, Le\u00f3n (UNAN-Le\u00f3n)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Established<\/td>\n1812 (as Universidad de Le\u00f3n)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Type<\/td>\nPublic University<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Location<\/td>\nLe\u00f3n, Nicaragua (Main Campus: Avenida Universitaria)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Website<\/td>\nwww.unanleon.edu.ni<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Accreditation<\/td>\nConsejo Nacional de Universidades (CNU)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Student Population<\/td>\n15,000+ (latest publicly available estimate, 2024)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

If you are comparing public universities in the region, you may also want to review similar programs and campus options at Universidad Nacional Agraria<\/a> and National Autonomous University of Honduras<\/a>.<\/p>\n

3. Fee Structure<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Program<\/td>\nTuition Fee (Annual, USD)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Undergraduate Programs<\/td>\n$500 – $1,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Medical School<\/td>\n$1,200 – $1,800<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Graduate Programs<\/td>\n$800 – $1,500<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
PhD Programs<\/td>\n$1,500 – $2,500<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Extension Courses<\/td>\n$100 – $300<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Tuition ranges can vary by intake year and program track, so applicants should confirm the latest fees with the university’s admissions office using the contact details below.<\/p>\n

4. Academic Programs<\/h2>\n