University of Panama
University of Panama is a public university in Panama City, Panama, founded in 1935.
- Type
- Public university
- Location
- Panama City, Panama
- Founded
- 1935
- Teaching language
- Spanish
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The University of Panama (Universidad de Panamá) is a public university in Panama City. It was founded in 1935 and is the oldest and largest university in the country.
The main campus, known as the Harmodio Arias Madrid campus or Campus Central, is in the El Cangrejo / Bella Vista area of Panama City. Faculties cover medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, nursing, law and political science, engineering, humanities, natural sciences and technology, public administration, education, architecture, communication, economics, and agriculture, with regional centres in other provinces.
Teaching is in Spanish. Panamanian students apply through the university's admissions process; tuition at the public university is low relative to private institutions in the country.
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Frequently asked questions
What language are courses taught in at University of Panama?
Courses at University of Panama are taught in Spanish.
When was University of Panama founded?
University of Panama was founded in 1935.
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