Study in El Salvador

Who this applies to

Students in El Salvador. Spanish-medium; public UES + private.

Governing authority

Ministerio de Educación.

Degree system

Licenciatura (5 yrs) · Maestría · Doctorado (limited). Spanish-medium.

Admission

How

Bachillerato + PAES (national secondary exam) + university admission; international students apply directly.

Language

Spanish.

Tuition

Public

Low-cost at UES (mass public access).

Private

Fee-paying (UCA, Don Bosco, Tecnológica).

Note

UES is the only public university; large enrolment.

Student visa & residence permit

Student visa for non-nationals.

Scholarships

Government & university scholarships.

Sources & references

• UES — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/University_of_El_Salvador (2026-06-12)
• UCA — https://www.topuniversities.com/universities/universidad-centroamericana-jose-simeon-canas (2026-06-12)