Technological University of Panama (UTP)

Technological University of Panama (UTP) is a public university in Panama City, Panama, founded in 1981.

Type
Public university
Location
Panama City, Panama
Founded
1981
Teaching language
Spanish

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The Technological University of Panama (Universidad Tecnológica de Panamá, UTP) is a public university specialising in engineering and technology. It developed from the engineering faculty of the University of Panama and was established as an independent university in 1981.

UTP has six faculties: civil engineering, electrical engineering, industrial engineering, mechanical engineering, computer systems engineering, and science and technology. Its main Víctor Levi Sasso campus is in Panama City, with regional centres throughout the country, and it runs research centres in areas such as hydraulics, energy and logistics.

Teaching is in Spanish. Fees for Panamanian students at the public university are low.

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Key Information

Programs
Civil Engineering Electrical Engineering Industrial Engineering Mechanical Engineering Computer Systems Engineering Science & Technology
Civil Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Industrial Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Computer Systems Engineering
Science & Technology
Language Spanish
Established 1981
University Type public
Degree Levels Bachelor, Master, PhD

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What language are courses taught in at Technological University of Panama (UTP)?

Courses at Technological University of Panama (UTP) are taught in Spanish.

When was Technological University of Panama (UTP) founded?

Technological University of Panama (UTP) was founded in 1981.

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