Study in Honduras

Who this applies to

Students in Honduras. Spanish-medium; autonomous public UNAH + UPNFM + private.

Governing authority

UNAH holds constitutional autonomy & organizes/supervises the national higher-education system (Consejo de Educación Superior).

Degree system

Licenciatura (4–5 yrs) · Maestría · Doctorado (limited). Spanish-medium.

Admission

How

Bachillerato + PAA (Prueba de Aptitud Académica) admission exam at UNAH; international students apply directly.

Language

Spanish.

Tuition

Public

Low-cost at UNAH (mass public, ~96,000 students).

Private

Fee-paying (UNITEC, UNICAH, José Cecilio del Valle).

Note

UNAH is constitutionally the rector of national higher education.

Student visa & residence permit

Student visa for non-nationals.

Scholarships

Government & university scholarships.

Sources & references

• UNAH — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Autonomous_University_of_Honduras (2026-06-12)
• official — https://www.unah.edu.hn/ (2026-06-12)