{"id":3998,"date":"2025-07-20T09:52:42","date_gmt":"2025-07-20T09:52:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.buhave.com\/guide\/?p=3998"},"modified":"2026-05-19T14:50:42","modified_gmt":"2026-05-19T14:50:42","slug":"universidad-autonoma-de-chiriqui","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.buhave.com\/guide\/universities\/universidad-autonoma-de-chiriqui\/","title":{"rendered":"Universidad Aut\u00f3noma de Chiriqu\u00ed"},"content":{"rendered":"

Overview<\/h2>\n

Universidad Aut\u00f3noma de Chiriqu\u00ed (UNACHI) is a public university based in David, Chiriqu\u00ed Province, Panama. Founded on May 13, 1985, it serves as a key higher-education institution for western Panama and has grown into a regional hub for academic training, applied research, and community outreach.<\/p>\n

UNACHI is especially recognized for programs in agricultural and environmental sciences, designed to support the realities of Panama’s productive farming areas. For students seeking accessible options outside Panama City, the university combines affordable tuition, multiple training centers, and practical learning opportunities connected to local industries.<\/p>\n

If you are comparing alternatives across the country, you can also review options such as Universidad del Istmo de Panam\u00e1<\/a> and Universidad Interamericana de Panam\u00e1<\/a>.<\/p>\n

2. General Information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Name<\/td>\nUniversidad Aut\u00f3noma de Chiriqu\u00ed (UNACHI)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Established<\/td>\nMay 13, 1985<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Type<\/td>\nPublic University<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Location<\/td>\nMain Campus: David, Chiriqu\u00ed; 5 regional centers<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Website<\/td>\nwww.unachi.ac.pa<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Accreditation<\/td>\nMinistry of Education, Panama<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Student Population<\/td>\n12,000+ (2024 estimates)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\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>\n700 – 1,200<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Agricultural Sciences<\/td>\n800 – 1,300<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Health Sciences<\/td>\n900 – 1,500<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Master’s Programs<\/td>\n1,200 – 2,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
PhD Programs<\/td>\n1,800 – 3,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Tuition ranges can vary by schedule, program track, and course load. For the most accurate fees, students are encouraged to confirm costs through UNACHI’s admissions communications.<\/p>\n

4. Academic Programs<\/h2>\n