Study in Nicaragua
Who this applies to
Students in Nicaragua. Spanish-medium; CNU public/subsidized + private.
Governing authority
Consejo Nacional de Universidades (CNU) — coordinates HE & the constitutional 6% budget for public universities.
Degree system
Licenciatura (5 yrs) · Maestría · Doctorado (limited). Spanish-medium.
Admission
- How
- Bachillerato + university admission exam; international students apply directly.
- Language
- Spanish.
Tuition
- Public
- Free/low at CNU public universities (constitutional 6% budget).
- Private
- Fee-paying (UCA, UAM, Americana).
- Note
- HE under political strain since 2018; several private universities were closed/confiscated 2021–2024 (incl. the Jesuit UCA in 2023).
Student visa & residence permit
Student visa for non-nationals.
Scholarships
Government & CNU scholarships.
Sources & references
- UNAN — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Autonomous_University_of_Nicaragua (2026-06-12)
- CNU/system — https://www.unan.edu.ni/ (2026-06-12)
Universities in Nicaragua