Verified-accreditation universities in Guatemala. Each entry links to its national accrediting body so you can verify independently.
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SubjectsEngineering · Business · Education · Social Sciences · Technology
Accreditation
Consejo de la Enseñanza Privada Superior (CEPS) for private universities; the Universidad de San Carlos is the autonomous national public university; oversight via the national higher-education framework. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.
English
The language of instruction is Spanish; Spanish proficiency is normally required (some private universities offer English-medium or bilingual programmes). Verify per programme.
Tuition
The Universidad de San Carlos (public) charges very low, subsidised fees; private universities set their own fees (commonly USD 1,500-6,000/year; some higher). Cost of living is moderate. Verify current fees directly.
View official deadlinesThe Guatemalan academic year generally begins in January/February. International applicants should verify timelines, Spanish-proficiency and credential requirements directly.
Universidad Da Vinci de Guatemala (2007) is a private university with professional programmes and a wide regional presence.
SubjectsHealth Sciences · Business · Law · Engineering · Education
Accreditation
Consejo de la Enseñanza Privada Superior (CEPS) for private universities; the Universidad de San Carlos is the autonomous national public university; oversight via the national higher-education framework. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.
English
The language of instruction is Spanish; Spanish proficiency is normally required (some private universities offer English-medium or bilingual programmes). Verify per programme.
Tuition
The Universidad de San Carlos (public) charges very low, subsidised fees; private universities set their own fees (commonly USD 1,500-6,000/year; some higher). Cost of living is moderate. Verify current fees directly.
View official deadlinesThe Guatemalan academic year generally begins in January/February. International applicants should verify timelines, Spanish-proficiency and credential requirements directly.
Universidad de Occidente (2007), based in Quetzaltenango, is a private university serving western Guatemala.
SubjectsMedicine · Engineering · Law · Economics · Humanities · Agronomy · Architecture · Sciences and Pharmacy · Veterinary Medicine · Social Work · Dentistry
Accreditation
Consejo de la Enseñanza Privada Superior (CEPS) for private universities; the Universidad de San Carlos is the autonomous national public university; oversight via the national higher-education framework. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.
English
The language of instruction is Spanish; Spanish proficiency is normally required (some private universities offer English-medium or bilingual programmes). Verify per programme.
Tuition
The Universidad de San Carlos (public) charges very low, subsidised fees; private universities set their own fees (commonly USD 1,500-6,000/year; some higher). Cost of living is moderate. Verify current fees directly.
View official deadlinesThe Guatemalan academic year generally begins in January/February. International applicants should verify timelines, Spanish-proficiency and credential requirements directly.
Established in 1676 by royal decree, the Universidad de San Carlos de Guatemala (USAC) is one of the OLDEST universities in the Americas (the fourth oldest) and Guatemala's flagship and ONLY public university — by far the largest, autonomous, and comprehensive across all major fields.
SubjectsBusiness · Law · Architecture and Design · Engineering · Education · Communication
Accreditation
Consejo de la Enseñanza Privada Superior (CEPS) for private universities; the Universidad de San Carlos is the autonomous national public university; oversight via the national higher-education framework. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.
English
The language of instruction is Spanish; Spanish proficiency is normally required (some private universities offer English-medium or bilingual programmes). Verify per programme.
Tuition
The Universidad de San Carlos (public) charges very low, subsidised fees; private universities set their own fees (commonly USD 1,500-6,000/year; some higher). Cost of living is moderate. Verify current fees directly.
View official deadlinesThe Guatemalan academic year generally begins in January/February. International applicants should verify timelines, Spanish-proficiency and credential requirements directly.
Universidad del Istmo (UNIS, 1997) is a selective private university near Guatemala City, known for business, law, architecture, and design.
SubjectsEngineering · Sciences · Technology · Education · Social Sciences · Architecture and Design · Computer Science
Accreditation
Consejo de la Enseñanza Privada Superior (CEPS) for private universities; the Universidad de San Carlos is the autonomous national public university; oversight via the national higher-education framework. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.
English
The language of instruction is Spanish; Spanish proficiency is normally required (some private universities offer English-medium or bilingual programmes). Verify per programme.
Tuition
The Universidad de San Carlos (public) charges very low, subsidised fees; private universities set their own fees (commonly USD 1,500-6,000/year; some higher). Cost of living is moderate. Verify current fees directly.
View official deadlinesThe Guatemalan academic year generally begins in January/February. International applicants should verify timelines, Spanish-proficiency and credential requirements directly.
Universidad del Valle de Guatemala (UVG, 1966) is a leading private research university, internationally regarded for science, engineering, and technology.
SubjectsEconomics · Business · Law · Medicine · Architecture · Psychology · Liberal Studies
Accreditation
Consejo de la Enseñanza Privada Superior (CEPS) for private universities; the Universidad de San Carlos is the autonomous national public university; oversight via the national higher-education framework. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.
English
The language of instruction is Spanish; Spanish proficiency is normally required (some private universities offer English-medium or bilingual programmes). Verify per programme.
Tuition
The Universidad de San Carlos (public) charges very low, subsidised fees; private universities set their own fees (commonly USD 1,500-6,000/year; some higher). Cost of living is moderate. Verify current fees directly.
View official deadlinesThe Guatemalan academic year generally begins in January/February. International applicants should verify timelines, Spanish-proficiency and credential requirements directly.
Universidad Francisco Marroquín (UFM, 1971) is a private Guatemala City university internationally known for its distinctive emphasis on economics and the study of free markets, alongside medicine, law, and architecture.
SubjectsComputer Science and IT · Engineering · Business and Administration · Communication and Design · Health Technology · Education
Accreditation
Consejo de la Enseñanza Privada Superior (CEPS) for private universities; the Universidad de San Carlos is the autonomous national public university; oversight via the national higher-education framework. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.
English
The language of instruction is Spanish; Spanish proficiency is normally required (some private universities offer English-medium or bilingual programmes). Verify per programme.
Tuition
The Universidad de San Carlos (public) charges very low, subsidised fees; private universities set their own fees (commonly USD 1,500-6,000/year; some higher). Cost of living is moderate. Verify current fees directly.
View official deadlinesThe Guatemalan academic year generally begins in January/February. International applicants should verify timelines, Spanish-proficiency and credential requirements directly.
Universidad Galileo (2000), which grew out of an engineering/IT institute, is a private Guatemala City university especially known for computing, technology, and innovation.
SubjectsLaw · Business · Security and Forensic Sciences · Social Sciences · Education
Accreditation
Consejo de la Enseñanza Privada Superior (CEPS) for private universities; the Universidad de San Carlos is the autonomous national public university; oversight via the national higher-education framework. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.
English
The language of instruction is Spanish; Spanish proficiency is normally required (some private universities offer English-medium or bilingual programmes). Verify per programme.
Tuition
The Universidad de San Carlos (public) charges very low, subsidised fees; private universities set their own fees (commonly USD 1,500-6,000/year; some higher). Cost of living is moderate. Verify current fees directly.
View official deadlinesThe Guatemalan academic year generally begins in January/February. International applicants should verify timelines, Spanish-proficiency and credential requirements directly.
Universidad InterNaciones (2010) is a private Guatemala City university with professional programmes including law, business, and forensic/security studies.
SubjectsLaw · Medicine and Health Sciences · Engineering · Business · Theology · Humanities · Education
Accreditation
Consejo de la Enseñanza Privada Superior (CEPS) for private universities; the Universidad de San Carlos is the autonomous national public university; oversight via the national higher-education framework. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.
English
The language of instruction is Spanish; Spanish proficiency is normally required (some private universities offer English-medium or bilingual programmes). Verify per programme.
Tuition
The Universidad de San Carlos (public) charges very low, subsidised fees; private universities set their own fees (commonly USD 1,500-6,000/year; some higher). Cost of living is moderate. Verify current fees directly.
View official deadlinesThe Guatemalan academic year generally begins in January/February. International applicants should verify timelines, Spanish-proficiency and credential requirements directly.
Universidad Mariano Gálvez (UMG, 1966) is one of Guatemala's largest private universities, with many regional campuses and broad professional programmes.
SubjectsEngineering · Health Sciences · Business · Law · Social Sciences · Education
Accreditation
Consejo de la Enseñanza Privada Superior (CEPS) for private universities; the Universidad de San Carlos is the autonomous national public university; oversight via the national higher-education framework. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.
English
The language of instruction is Spanish; Spanish proficiency is normally required (some private universities offer English-medium or bilingual programmes). Verify per programme.
Tuition
The Universidad de San Carlos (public) charges very low, subsidised fees; private universities set their own fees (commonly USD 1,500-6,000/year; some higher). Cost of living is moderate. Verify current fees directly.
View official deadlinesThe Guatemalan academic year generally begins in January/February. International applicants should verify timelines, Spanish-proficiency and credential requirements directly.
Universidad Mesoamericana (1999) is a private comprehensive university with campuses in Guatemala City and Quetzaltenango.
SubjectsEducation · Theology · Business · Law · Psychology · Health Sciences
Accreditation
Consejo de la Enseñanza Privada Superior (CEPS) for private universities; the Universidad de San Carlos is the autonomous national public university; oversight via the national higher-education framework. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.
English
The language of instruction is Spanish; Spanish proficiency is normally required (some private universities offer English-medium or bilingual programmes). Verify per programme.
Tuition
The Universidad de San Carlos (public) charges very low, subsidised fees; private universities set their own fees (commonly USD 1,500-6,000/year; some higher). Cost of living is moderate. Verify current fees directly.
View official deadlinesThe Guatemalan academic year generally begins in January/February. International applicants should verify timelines, Spanish-proficiency and credential requirements directly.
Universidad Panamericana (1998) is a private faith-based university with a strong education/teacher-training focus and many regional campuses.
SubjectsLaw · Engineering · Economics and Business · Social Sciences · Humanities · Health Sciences · Architecture and Design · Environmental Sciences · Education
Accreditation
Consejo de la Enseñanza Privada Superior (CEPS) for private universities; the Universidad de San Carlos is the autonomous national public university; oversight via the national higher-education framework. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.
English
The language of instruction is Spanish; Spanish proficiency is normally required (some private universities offer English-medium or bilingual programmes). Verify per programme.
Tuition
The Universidad de San Carlos (public) charges very low, subsidised fees; private universities set their own fees (commonly USD 1,500-6,000/year; some higher). Cost of living is moderate. Verify current fees directly.
View official deadlinesThe Guatemalan academic year generally begins in January/February. International applicants should verify timelines, Spanish-proficiency and credential requirements directly.
Universidad Rafael Landívar (URL, 1961) is the Jesuit private university of Guatemala and one of the country's most prestigious — comprehensive, with regional campuses, and a strong social-research tradition.
SubjectsBusiness · Law · Education · Health Sciences · Agronomy
Accreditation
Consejo de la Enseñanza Privada Superior (CEPS) for private universities; the Universidad de San Carlos is the autonomous national public university; oversight via the national higher-education framework. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.
English
The language of instruction is Spanish; Spanish proficiency is normally required (some private universities offer English-medium or bilingual programmes). Verify per programme.
Tuition
The Universidad de San Carlos (public) charges very low, subsidised fees; private universities set their own fees (commonly USD 1,500-6,000/year; some higher). Cost of living is moderate. Verify current fees directly.
View official deadlinesThe Guatemalan academic year generally begins in January/February. International applicants should verify timelines, Spanish-proficiency and credential requirements directly.
Universidad Regional de Guatemala (2009) is a private university focused on broad access through a network of regional sites.
SubjectsAgronomy · Environmental Sciences · Law · Education · Business · Forestry
Accreditation
Consejo de la Enseñanza Privada Superior (CEPS) for private universities; the Universidad de San Carlos is the autonomous national public university; oversight via the national higher-education framework. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.
English
The language of instruction is Spanish; Spanish proficiency is normally required (some private universities offer English-medium or bilingual programmes). Verify per programme.
Tuition
The Universidad de San Carlos (public) charges very low, subsidised fees; private universities set their own fees (commonly USD 1,500-6,000/year; some higher). Cost of living is moderate. Verify current fees directly.
View official deadlinesThe Guatemalan academic year generally begins in January/February. International applicants should verify timelines, Spanish-proficiency and credential requirements directly.
Universidad Rural de Guatemala (1995) is a private university with an agricultural and rural-development focus and an extensive network of regional sites.
SubjectsTheology · Business · Law · Education · Health Sciences · Social Sciences
Accreditation
Consejo de la Enseñanza Privada Superior (CEPS) for private universities; the Universidad de San Carlos is the autonomous national public university; oversight via the national higher-education framework. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.
English
The language of instruction is Spanish; Spanish proficiency is normally required (some private universities offer English-medium or bilingual programmes). Verify per programme.
Tuition
The Universidad de San Carlos (public) charges very low, subsidised fees; private universities set their own fees (commonly USD 1,500-6,000/year; some higher). Cost of living is moderate. Verify current fees directly.
View official deadlinesThe Guatemalan academic year generally begins in January/February. International applicants should verify timelines, Spanish-proficiency and credential requirements directly.
Universidad San Pablo de Guatemala (2006) is a private faith-based university with professional and theological programmes.
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