{"id":3980,"date":"2025-07-20T09:33:21","date_gmt":"2025-07-20T09:33:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.buhave.com\/guide\/?p=3980"},"modified":"2026-05-19T15:10:44","modified_gmt":"2026-05-19T15:10:44","slug":"universidad-tecnologica-de-panama","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.buhave.com\/guide\/universities\/universidad-tecnologica-de-panama\/","title":{"rendered":"Universidad Tecnol\u00f3gica de Panam\u00e1"},"content":{"rendered":"

Overview<\/h2>\n

Universidad Tecnol\u00f3gica de Panam\u00e1 (UTP) is Panama\u2019s leading institution for technology, engineering, and applied research education. Founded on August 13, 1981, UTP has its main campus in Panama City and operates additional learning centers across the country\u2014helping meet local demand for skilled engineers and technical professionals.<\/p>\n

What sets UTP apart is its emphasis on hands-on training, industry-linked projects, and applied learning. The university supports modern technical facilities (from engineering labs to computing resources) so students can build job-ready skills in fields that connect directly with Panama\u2019s infrastructure, logistics, and technology sectors.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re comparing universities in Panama, you may also want to review options such as the Universidad de Panam\u00e1<\/a> and Universidad Latina de Panam\u00e1<\/a> before finalizing your application.<\/p>\n

2. General Information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Name<\/td>\nUniversidad Tecnol\u00f3gica de Panam\u00e1 (UTP)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Established<\/td>\nAugust 13, 1981<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Type<\/td>\nPublic Technological University<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Location<\/td>\nMain Campus: Avenida Universidad Tecnol\u00f3gica, Panama City<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Website<\/td>\nwww.utp.ac.pa<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Accreditation<\/td>\nMinistry of Education, Panama<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Student Population<\/td>\n25,000+ (recent university estimate)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

3. Fee Structure<\/h2>\n

Tuition costs can vary by program, campus, and academic load. Use the ranges below as a starting point and confirm the final amount through UTP admissions for your specific intake.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Program<\/td>\nTuition Fee (Annual, USD)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Undergraduate Engineering<\/td>\n1,000 \u2013 1,900<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Computer Science<\/td>\n950 \u2013 1,700<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Industrial Technology<\/td>\n850 \u2013 1,550<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Master\u2019s in Engineering<\/td>\n1,900 \u2013 3,200<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
PhD in Technology<\/td>\n2,600 \u2013 4,200<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

4. Academic Programs<\/h2>\n

UTP offers engineering and technology pathways designed to match industry needs. Depending on the degree plan, you may find options that blend core engineering coursework with applied projects, lab work, and collaborative learning.<\/p>\n