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ADEN University (ADENU)

Panama City · private · Spanish

SubjectsBusiness & Management

Accreditation: CONEAUPA / Ministerio de Educación, Panamá — reconoce y acredita las universidades. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-08-08.

Business school / university, part of the ADEN network; CONEAUPA-recognized. Website not confirmed. Private university in Panama City, Panama; CONEAUPA-recognised.

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.

Escuela de Arquitectura y Diseño de América Latina y el Caribe (ISTHMUS)

Panama City · private · Spanish

SubjectsArts & Humanities · Engineering & Technology

Accreditation: CONEAUPA / Ministerio de Educación, Panamá — reconoce y acredita las universidades. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-08-08.

Specialized architecture and design school; CONEAUPA-recognized. Website not confirmed. Private university in Panama City, Panama; CONEAUPA-recognised.

Humboldt International University (HIU)

Panama City · private · Spanish

SubjectsBusiness & Management · Social Sciences

Accreditation: CONEAUPA / Ministerio de Educación, Panamá — reconoce y acredita las universidades. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-08-08.

CONEAUPA-recognized private university. Website not confirmed. Private university in Panama City, Panama; CONEAUPA-recognised.

ISAE Universidad

Panama City · private · Spanish

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.
Scholarships: Limited
Contact: University contact page
Deadlines: 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.

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La Salle College International Panamá (LCI)

Panama City · private · Spanish

SubjectsArts & Humanities · Business & Management

Accreditation: CONEAUPA / Ministerio de Educación, Panamá — reconoce y acredita las universidades. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-08-08.

CONEAUPA-recognized private institution (design/creative arts). Website not confirmed. Private university in Panama City, Panama; CONEAUPA-recognised.

Or University (Midrashá Jorev de Panamá) (UMUJP)

Panama City · private · Spanish

SubjectsArts & Humanities · Social Sciences

Accreditation: CONEAUPA / Ministerio de Educación, Panamá — reconoce y acredita las universidades. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-08-08.

CONEAUPA-recognized private (Jewish) university. Details not confirmed. Private university in Panama City, Panama; CONEAUPA-recognised.

Quality Leadership University (QLU)

Panama City · private · Spanish

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.
Scholarships: Limited
Contact: University contact page
Deadlines: 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.

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Universidad Abierta de Estudios Especializados (UNAES)

Panama City · private · Spanish

Accreditation: CONEAUPA / Ministerio de Educación, Panamá — reconoce y acredita las universidades. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-08-08.

CONEAUPA-recognized private university. Details not confirmed. Private university in Panama City, Panama; CONEAUPA-recognised.

Universidad Abierta y a Distancia de Panamá (UNADP)

Panama City · private · Spanish

SubjectsBusiness & Management · Education · Social Sciences · Law

Accreditation: CONEAUPA / Ministerio de Educación, Panamá — reconoce y acredita las universidades. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-08-08.

Distance-learning private university; CONEAUPA-recognized. Website not confirmed. Private university in Panama City, Panama; CONEAUPA-recognised.

Universidad Americana (UAM)

Panama City · private · Spanish

SubjectsBusiness & Management · Law · Engineering & Technology · Computer Science & IT · Social Sciences

Accreditation: CONEAUPA / Ministerio de Educación, Panamá — reconoce y acredita las universidades. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-08-08.

CONEAUPA-recognized private university. Website not confirmed. Private university in Panama City, Panama; CONEAUPA-recognised.

Universidad Autónoma de Chiriquí (UNACHI)

David · public · Spanish

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.
Scholarships: Limited
Contact: University contact page
Deadlines: 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.

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Universidad Autónoma de los Pueblos Indígenas (Autonomous University of Indigenous Peoples, UAPI)

Llano Tugrí (Buäbti) · public · Spanish

Accreditation: CONEAUPA / Ministerio de Educación, Panamá — reconoce y acredita las universidades. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-08-08.

Newest state university, created by Ley No. 288 of 10 March 2022 to serve Panama's indigenous peoples. Recently established; program details limited. Region/city of seat reported as the Comarca Ngäbe-Buglé. Reportedly founded 2022 (per public sources). Public university in Llano Tugrí (Buäbti), Panama; CONEAUPA-recognised.

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Universidad Bancaria Internacional (IBI)

Panama City · private · Spanish

SubjectsBusiness & Management

Accreditation: CONEAUPA / Ministerio de Educación, Panamá — reconoce y acredita las universidades. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-08-08.

CONEAUPA-recognized private university focused on banking and finance. Website not confirmed. Private university in Panama City, Panama; CONEAUPA-recognised.

Universidad Católica Santa María La Antigua (USMA)

Panama City · private · Spanish

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.
Scholarships: Limited
Contact: University contact page
Deadlines: 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.

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Universidad Cristiana de Panamá (UCP)

Panama City · private · Spanish

SubjectsArts & Humanities · Education · Social Sciences

Accreditation: CONEAUPA / Ministerio de Educación, Panamá — reconoce y acredita las universidades. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-08-08.

CONEAUPA-recognized private (Christian) university. Website not confirmed. Private university in Panama City, Panama; CONEAUPA-recognised.

Universidad de Los Llanos del Pacífico (UDELLPA)

· private · Spanish

Accreditation: CONEAUPA / Ministerio de Educación, Panamá — reconoce y acredita las universidades. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-08-08.

CONEAUPA-recognized private university. City and details not confirmed. Private university in Panama; CONEAUPA-recognised.

Universidad de Panamá (UP)

Panama City · public · Spanish

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.
Scholarships: Limited
Contact: University contact page
Deadlines: 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.

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Universidad de Santander (UDES)

Panama City · private · Spanish

SubjectsBusiness & Management · Education · Social Sciences

Accreditation: CONEAUPA / Ministerio de Educación, Panamá — reconoce y acredita las universidades. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-08-08.

CONEAUPA-recognized private university. Website not confirmed. Private university in Panama City, Panama; CONEAUPA-recognised.

Universidad del Arte Ganexa (GANEXA)

Panama City · private · Spanish

SubjectsArts & Humanities

Accreditation: CONEAUPA / Ministerio de Educación, Panamá — reconoce y acredita las universidades. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-08-08.

Specialized art and design university; CONEAUPA-recognized. Website not confirmed. Private university in Panama City, Panama; CONEAUPA-recognised.

Universidad del Caribe (CARIBE)

Panama City · private · Spanish

SubjectsBusiness & Management · Social Sciences · Education

Accreditation: CONEAUPA / Ministerio de Educación, Panamá — reconoce y acredita las universidades. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-08-08.

CONEAUPA-recognized private university. Website not confirmed. Private university in Panama City, Panama; CONEAUPA-recognised.

Universidad del Istmo (UDI)

Panama City · private · Spanish

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.
Scholarships: Limited
Contact: University contact page
Deadlines: 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.

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Universidad Especializada de las Américas (UDELAS)

Panama City · public · Spanish

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.
Scholarships: Limited
Contact: University contact page
Deadlines: 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.

Official website →Admissions →

Universidad Euroamericana (UEA)

Panama City · private · Spanish

SubjectsBusiness & Management · Social Sciences

Accreditation: CONEAUPA / Ministerio de Educación, Panamá — reconoce y acredita las universidades. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-08-08.

CONEAUPA-recognized private university. Website not confirmed. Private university in Panama City, Panama; CONEAUPA-recognised.

Universidad Hispanoamericana de Panamá (UNHIPA)

Panama City · private · Spanish

SubjectsBusiness & Management · Social Sciences · Education

Accreditation: CONEAUPA / Ministerio de Educación, Panamá — reconoce y acredita las universidades. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-08-08.

CONEAUPA-recognized private university. Website not confirmed. Private university in Panama City, Panama; CONEAUPA-recognised.

Universidad Hosanna (UniHosanna)

Panama City · private · Spanish

SubjectsArts & Humanities · Education · Social Sciences

Accreditation: CONEAUPA / Ministerio de Educación, Panamá — reconoce y acredita las universidades. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-08-08.

CONEAUPA-recognized private (Christian) university. Website not confirmed. Private university in Panama City, Panama; CONEAUPA-recognised.

Universidad Iberoamericana de Panamá (UNIBERO)

Panama City · private · Spanish

SubjectsBusiness & Management · Social Sciences

Accreditation: CONEAUPA / Ministerio de Educación, Panamá — reconoce y acredita las universidades. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-08-08.

CONEAUPA-recognized private university. Website not confirmed. Private university in Panama City, Panama; CONEAUPA-recognised.

Universidad Interamericana de Educación a Distancia de Panamá (UNIEDPA)

Panama City · private · Spanish

SubjectsEducation · Social Sciences · Business & Management

Accreditation: CONEAUPA / Ministerio de Educación, Panamá — reconoce y acredita las universidades. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-08-08.

Distance-education private university; CONEAUPA-recognized. Website not confirmed. Private university in Panama City, Panama; CONEAUPA-recognised.

Universidad Interamericana de Panamá (UIP)

Panama City · private · Spanish

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.
Scholarships: Limited
Contact: University contact page
Deadlines: 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.

Official website →Admissions →

Universidad Internacional de América Latina (UIAL)

Panama City · private · Spanish

Accreditation: CONEAUPA / Ministerio de Educación, Panamá — reconoce y acredita las universidades. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-08-08.

CONEAUPA-recognized private university. Details not confirmed. Private university in Panama City, Panama; CONEAUPA-recognised.

Universidad Internacional de Ciencia y Tecnología (UNICYT)

Panama City · private · Spanish

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.
Scholarships: Limited
Contact: University contact page
Deadlines: 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.

Official website →Admissions →

Universidad Internacional Nueva Luz (UINL)

Panama City · private · Spanish

Accreditation: CONEAUPA / Ministerio de Educación, Panamá — reconoce y acredita las universidades. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-08-08.

CONEAUPA-recognized private university. Details not confirmed. Private university in Panama City, Panama; CONEAUPA-recognised.

Universidad Latina de Panamá (ULAT)

Panama City · private · Spanish

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.
Scholarships: Limited
Contact: University contact page
Deadlines: 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.

Official website →Admissions →

Universidad Latinoamericana de Comercio Exterior (ULACEX)

Panama City · private · Spanish

SubjectsBusiness & Management · Law · Social Sciences

Accreditation: CONEAUPA / Ministerio de Educación, Panamá — reconoce y acredita las universidades. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-08-08.

Focus on international trade/commerce; CONEAUPA-recognized. Website not confirmed. Private university in Panama City, Panama; CONEAUPA-recognised.

Universidad Marítima Internacional de Panamá (UMIP)

Panama City · public · Spanish

SubjectsNautical Sciences · Marine Engineering · Maritime Administration · Logistics and Ports · Marine 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
Contact: University contact page
Deadlines: 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.

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Universidad Metropolitana de Educación, Ciencia y Tecnología (UMECIT)

Panama City · private · Spanish

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.
Scholarships: Limited
Contact: University contact page
Deadlines: 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.

Official website →Admissions →

Universidad Nuestra Señora del Carmen (UNESCA)

Panama City · private · Spanish

Accreditation: CONEAUPA / Ministerio de Educación, Panamá — reconoce y acredita las universidades. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-08-08.

CONEAUPA-recognized private university. Details not confirmed. Private university in Panama City, Panama; CONEAUPA-recognised.

Universidad Panamericana (UPAM)

Panama City · private · Spanish

SubjectsBusiness & Management · Social Sciences · Education

Accreditation: CONEAUPA / Ministerio de Educación, Panamá — reconoce y acredita las universidades. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-08-08.

CONEAUPA-recognized private university. Website not confirmed. Private university in Panama City, Panama; CONEAUPA-recognised.

Universidad Politécnica Internacional (UPI)

Panama City · private · Spanish

SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Computer Science & IT · Business & Management

Accreditation: CONEAUPA / Ministerio de Educación, Panamá — reconoce y acredita las universidades. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-08-08.

CONEAUPA-recognized private university. Website not confirmed. Private university in Panama City, Panama; CONEAUPA-recognised.

Universidad Tecnológica de Panamá (UTP)

Panama City · public · Spanish

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.
Scholarships: Limited
Contact: University contact page
Deadlines: 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.

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Universidad Tecnológica Oteima

David · private · Spanish

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.
Scholarships: Limited
Contact: University contact page
Deadlines: 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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Panama City · private · Spanish

Accreditation: CONEAUPA / Ministerio de Educación, Panamá — reconoce y acredita las universidades. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-08-08.

CONEAUPA-recognized private university. Details not confirmed. Private university in Panama City, Panama; CONEAUPA-recognised.

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