Universidad Católica Santa María La Antigua

Established in 1965, Universidad Católica Santa María La Antigua (Santa María La Antigua Catholic University) is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Panama City (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Panama.

This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Chiriquí, Azuero, Colón, Santiago. Officially recognized by the Consejo Nacional de Evaluacion y Acreditacion Universitaria de Panama (National Council of University Assessment and Accreditation of Panama), Universidad Católica Santa María La Antigua (USMA) is a small (uniRank enrollment range: 4,000-4,999 students) coeducational Panamanian higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Catholic religion.

Universidad Católica Santa María La Antigua (USMA) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study.

This 55-year-old Panamanian university has a strict admissions procedure based on entrance exams and students' previous academic records and ratings. International students are welcome to apply for admission.

Students have access to a library, sports facilities, financial aid and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning possibilities, as well as administrative services at USMA.

National ranking: 5
World rank: 6764
Website:https://usma.ac.pa/
Telephone: +507 230 8200
Address: Avenida Ricardo J. Alfaro s/n, Panama City, 0819-08550 Panama