Study in Panama
Who this applies to
Students in Panama. Spanish-medium; 5 official public universities + private.
Governing authority
CONEAUPA (national evaluation & accreditation, Law 52/2015); Ministerio de Educación.
Degree system
Licenciatura (4–5 yrs) · Maestría · Doctorado. Spanish-medium.
Admission
- How
- Bachillerato + admission/placement exams; international students apply directly.
- Language
- Spanish.
Tuition
- Public
- Low-cost at UP/UTP (mass public access).
- Private
- Fee-paying (USMA, Latina, Interamericana).
- Note
- 5 official public universities form the Consejo de Rectores.
Student visa & residence permit
Student visa for non-nationals.
Scholarships
IFARHU (government scholarship & loan institute).
Sources & references
- CONEAUPA/5 public — https://coneaupa.edu.pa/universidades-acreditadas/ (2026-06-12)
- UP — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/University_of_Panama (2026-06-12)
Universities in Panama