Verified-accreditation universities in Panama. Each entry links to its national accrediting body so you can verify independently.
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Columbus University (Panama)
Panama City · private · Spanish
SubjectsBusiness · Law · Engineering · Education · Health Sciences
Accreditation
Consejo Nacional de Evaluación y Acreditación Universitaria de Panamá (CONEAUPA); the Universidad de Panamá has a constitutional role in overseeing higher education. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.
English
The language of instruction is Spanish; some private universities and international branch-style programmes offer English-medium options. Spanish proficiency is usually required; verify per programme.
Tuition
The public universities (Universidad de Panamá, UTP, UNACHI, UDELAS, UMIP) charge low, subsidised fees; private universities set their own fees (commonly USD 2,000-8,000/year; some higher). Cost of living is moderate. Verify current fees directly.
Scholarships
Limited
Columbus University is a private Panamanian university in Panama City. ⚠️ Its official website could not be confidently verified (the domain given by the collector belongs to a US institution, not this one) — it is left null rather than shown incorrectly. Verify the official site and accreditation directly.
SubjectsEducation · Business · Law · Health Sciences · Tourism · Social Sciences
Accreditation
Consejo Nacional de Evaluación y Acreditación Universitaria de Panamá (CONEAUPA); the Universidad de Panamá has a constitutional role in overseeing higher education. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.
English
The language of instruction is Spanish; some private universities and international branch-style programmes offer English-medium options. Spanish proficiency is usually required; verify per programme.
Tuition
The public universities (Universidad de Panamá, UTP, UNACHI, UDELAS, UMIP) charge low, subsidised fees; private universities set their own fees (commonly USD 2,000-8,000/year; some higher). Cost of living is moderate. Verify current fees directly.
View official deadlinesPanamanian academic year typically begins March/April (some private universities use multiple intakes). Verify timelines, Spanish-proficiency, and credential requirements directly.
ISAE Universidad (1986) is a private Panamanian university with an extensive network of regional campuses.
SubjectsBusiness and Management · International Relations · Communication · Technology · Hospitality
Accreditation
Consejo Nacional de Evaluación y Acreditación Universitaria de Panamá (CONEAUPA); the Universidad de Panamá has a constitutional role in overseeing higher education. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.
English
The language of instruction is Spanish; some private universities and international branch-style programmes offer English-medium options. Spanish proficiency is usually required; verify per programme.
Tuition
The public universities (Universidad de Panamá, UTP, UNACHI, UDELAS, UMIP) charge low, subsidised fees; private universities set their own fees (commonly USD 2,000-8,000/year; some higher). Cost of living is moderate. Verify current fees directly.
View official deadlinesPanamanian academic year typically begins March/April (some private universities use multiple intakes). Verify timelines, Spanish-proficiency, and credential requirements directly.
Quality Leadership University (QLU, 2002) is a private Panama City university with international academic partnerships and bilingual programmes.
SubjectsMedicine and Health Sciences · Natural Sciences · Engineering · Economics and Administration · Humanities · Education
Accreditation
Consejo Nacional de Evaluación y Acreditación Universitaria de Panamá (CONEAUPA); the Universidad de Panamá has a constitutional role in overseeing higher education. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.
English
The language of instruction is Spanish; some private universities and international branch-style programmes offer English-medium options. Spanish proficiency is usually required; verify per programme.
Tuition
The public universities (Universidad de Panamá, UTP, UNACHI, UDELAS, UMIP) charge low, subsidised fees; private universities set their own fees (commonly USD 2,000-8,000/year; some higher). Cost of living is moderate. Verify current fees directly.
View official deadlinesPanamanian academic year typically begins March/April (some private universities use multiple intakes). Verify timelines, Spanish-proficiency, and credential requirements directly.
The Universidad Autónoma de Chiriquí (UNACHI), in David, is the principal public university of western Panama.
SubjectsLaw · Business and Economics · Engineering and Technology · Humanities and Education · Health Sciences · Communication
Accreditation
Consejo Nacional de Evaluación y Acreditación Universitaria de Panamá (CONEAUPA); the Universidad de Panamá has a constitutional role in overseeing higher education. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.
English
The language of instruction is Spanish; some private universities and international branch-style programmes offer English-medium options. Spanish proficiency is usually required; verify per programme.
Tuition
The public universities (Universidad de Panamá, UTP, UNACHI, UDELAS, UMIP) charge low, subsidised fees; private universities set their own fees (commonly USD 2,000-8,000/year; some higher). Cost of living is moderate. Verify current fees directly.
View official deadlinesPanamanian academic year typically begins March/April (some private universities use multiple intakes). Verify timelines, Spanish-proficiency, and credential requirements directly.
The Universidad Católica Santa María La Antigua (USMA, 1965) is the oldest private university in Panama — a Catholic comprehensive university and one of the country's most prestigious.
SubjectsMedicine · Law and Political Sciences · Engineering · Sciences · Economics · Humanities · Public Administration · Dentistry · Pharmacy · Education
Accreditation
Consejo Nacional de Evaluación y Acreditación Universitaria de Panamá (CONEAUPA); the Universidad de Panamá has a constitutional role in overseeing higher education. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.
English
The language of instruction is Spanish; some private universities and international branch-style programmes offer English-medium options. Spanish proficiency is usually required; verify per programme.
Tuition
The public universities (Universidad de Panamá, UTP, UNACHI, UDELAS, UMIP) charge low, subsidised fees; private universities set their own fees (commonly USD 2,000-8,000/year; some higher). Cost of living is moderate. Verify current fees directly.
View official deadlinesPanamanian academic year typically begins March/April (some private universities use multiple intakes). Verify timelines, Spanish-proficiency, and credential requirements directly.
Founded in 1935, the Universidad de Panamá is the country's flagship and national public university — by far the largest, comprehensive across all major fields, and the leading national research institution.
SubjectsBusiness · Engineering and Technology · Law · Communication and Design · Health Sciences
Accreditation
Consejo Nacional de Evaluación y Acreditación Universitaria de Panamá (CONEAUPA); the Universidad de Panamá has a constitutional role in overseeing higher education. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.
English
The language of instruction is Spanish; some private universities and international branch-style programmes offer English-medium options. Spanish proficiency is usually required; verify per programme.
Tuition
The public universities (Universidad de Panamá, UTP, UNACHI, UDELAS, UMIP) charge low, subsidised fees; private universities set their own fees (commonly USD 2,000-8,000/year; some higher). Cost of living is moderate. Verify current fees directly.
View official deadlinesPanamanian academic year typically begins March/April (some private universities use multiple intakes). Verify timelines, Spanish-proficiency, and credential requirements directly.
The Universidad del Istmo (UDI, 1987) is a private comprehensive university in Panama City with a technology and business orientation.
SubjectsSpecial Education · Health Sciences and Rehabilitation · Social Sciences · Biosciences and Public Health · Education
Accreditation
Consejo Nacional de Evaluación y Acreditación Universitaria de Panamá (CONEAUPA); the Universidad de Panamá has a constitutional role in overseeing higher education. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.
English
The language of instruction is Spanish; some private universities and international branch-style programmes offer English-medium options. Spanish proficiency is usually required; verify per programme.
Tuition
The public universities (Universidad de Panamá, UTP, UNACHI, UDELAS, UMIP) charge low, subsidised fees; private universities set their own fees (commonly USD 2,000-8,000/year; some higher). Cost of living is moderate. Verify current fees directly.
View official deadlinesPanamanian academic year typically begins March/April (some private universities use multiple intakes). Verify timelines, Spanish-proficiency, and credential requirements directly.
The Universidad Especializada de las Américas (UDELAS, 1997) is a public university specialising in health sciences, rehabilitation, special education, and social inclusion.
SubjectsMedicine and Health Sciences · Business · Law · Engineering · Communication · Psychology
Accreditation
Consejo Nacional de Evaluación y Acreditación Universitaria de Panamá (CONEAUPA); the Universidad de Panamá has a constitutional role in overseeing higher education. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.
English
The language of instruction is Spanish; some private universities and international branch-style programmes offer English-medium options. Spanish proficiency is usually required; verify per programme.
Tuition
The public universities (Universidad de Panamá, UTP, UNACHI, UDELAS, UMIP) charge low, subsidised fees; private universities set their own fees (commonly USD 2,000-8,000/year; some higher). Cost of living is moderate. Verify current fees directly.
View official deadlinesPanamanian academic year typically begins March/April (some private universities use multiple intakes). Verify timelines, Spanish-proficiency, and credential requirements directly.
The Universidad Interamericana de Panamá (UIP, 1994) is a private comprehensive university in Panama City with notable health and professional programmes.
SubjectsScience and Technology · Engineering · Business · Health Sciences · Education
Accreditation
Consejo Nacional de Evaluación y Acreditación Universitaria de Panamá (CONEAUPA); the Universidad de Panamá has a constitutional role in overseeing higher education. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.
English
The language of instruction is Spanish; some private universities and international branch-style programmes offer English-medium options. Spanish proficiency is usually required; verify per programme.
Tuition
The public universities (Universidad de Panamá, UTP, UNACHI, UDELAS, UMIP) charge low, subsidised fees; private universities set their own fees (commonly USD 2,000-8,000/year; some higher). Cost of living is moderate. Verify current fees directly.
View official deadlinesPanamanian academic year typically begins March/April (some private universities use multiple intakes). Verify timelines, Spanish-proficiency, and credential requirements directly.
The Universidad Internacional de Ciencia y Tecnología (UNICYT) is a private Panama City university focused on science, technology, and graduate education.
SubjectsMedicine · Law · Business · Engineering · Communication · Health Sciences · Architecture
Accreditation
Consejo Nacional de Evaluación y Acreditación Universitaria de Panamá (CONEAUPA); the Universidad de Panamá has a constitutional role in overseeing higher education. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.
English
The language of instruction is Spanish; some private universities and international branch-style programmes offer English-medium options. Spanish proficiency is usually required; verify per programme.
Tuition
The public universities (Universidad de Panamá, UTP, UNACHI, UDELAS, UMIP) charge low, subsidised fees; private universities set their own fees (commonly USD 2,000-8,000/year; some higher). Cost of living is moderate. Verify current fees directly.
View official deadlinesPanamanian academic year typically begins March/April (some private universities use multiple intakes). Verify timelines, Spanish-proficiency, and credential requirements directly.
The Universidad Latina de Panamá (ULAT, 1991) is one of Panama's largest private universities, comprehensive and multi-campus.
Consejo Nacional de Evaluación y Acreditación Universitaria de Panamá (CONEAUPA); the Universidad de Panamá has a constitutional role in overseeing higher education. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.
English
The language of instruction is Spanish; some private universities and international branch-style programmes offer English-medium options. Spanish proficiency is usually required; verify per programme.
Tuition
The public universities (Universidad de Panamá, UTP, UNACHI, UDELAS, UMIP) charge low, subsidised fees; private universities set their own fees (commonly USD 2,000-8,000/year; some higher). Cost of living is moderate. Verify current fees directly.
View official deadlinesPanamanian academic year typically begins March/April (some private universities use multiple intakes). Verify timelines, Spanish-proficiency, and credential requirements directly.
The Universidad Marítima Internacional de Panamá (UMIP, 2005) is Panama's public specialist maritime university — strategically significant given the Panama Canal and the country's logistics economy.
SubjectsEducation · Business · Law · Health Sciences · Engineering · Social Sciences
Accreditation
Consejo Nacional de Evaluación y Acreditación Universitaria de Panamá (CONEAUPA); the Universidad de Panamá has a constitutional role in overseeing higher education. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.
English
The language of instruction is Spanish; some private universities and international branch-style programmes offer English-medium options. Spanish proficiency is usually required; verify per programme.
Tuition
The public universities (Universidad de Panamá, UTP, UNACHI, UDELAS, UMIP) charge low, subsidised fees; private universities set their own fees (commonly USD 2,000-8,000/year; some higher). Cost of living is moderate. Verify current fees directly.
View official deadlinesPanamanian academic year typically begins March/April (some private universities use multiple intakes). Verify timelines, Spanish-proficiency, and credential requirements directly.
The Universidad Metropolitana de Educación, Ciencia y Tecnología (UMECIT, 2003) is a private Panama City university with broad professional and graduate programmes.
SubjectsCivil Engineering · Electrical Engineering · Mechanical and Industrial Engineering · Computer Systems Engineering · Sciences and Technology
Accreditation
Consejo Nacional de Evaluación y Acreditación Universitaria de Panamá (CONEAUPA); the Universidad de Panamá has a constitutional role in overseeing higher education. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.
English
The language of instruction is Spanish; some private universities and international branch-style programmes offer English-medium options. Spanish proficiency is usually required; verify per programme.
Tuition
The public universities (Universidad de Panamá, UTP, UNACHI, UDELAS, UMIP) charge low, subsidised fees; private universities set their own fees (commonly USD 2,000-8,000/year; some higher). Cost of living is moderate. Verify current fees directly.
View official deadlinesPanamanian academic year typically begins March/April (some private universities use multiple intakes). Verify timelines, Spanish-proficiency, and credential requirements directly.
The Universidad Tecnológica de Panamá (UTP, 1981) is Panama's leading public technological university for engineering and technology.
SubjectsEngineering and Technology · Business · Education · Health Sciences
Accreditation
Consejo Nacional de Evaluación y Acreditación Universitaria de Panamá (CONEAUPA); the Universidad de Panamá has a constitutional role in overseeing higher education. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.
English
The language of instruction is Spanish; some private universities and international branch-style programmes offer English-medium options. Spanish proficiency is usually required; verify per programme.
Tuition
The public universities (Universidad de Panamá, UTP, UNACHI, UDELAS, UMIP) charge low, subsidised fees; private universities set their own fees (commonly USD 2,000-8,000/year; some higher). Cost of living is moderate. Verify current fees directly.
View official deadlinesPanamanian academic year typically begins March/April (some private universities use multiple intakes). Verify timelines, Spanish-proficiency, and credential requirements directly.
Universidad Tecnológica Oteima, in David, is a private technology-oriented university serving western Panama.
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