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Universidad Americana
Managua, Nicaragua
(pop. 650,000)
Student Enrollment: 2,000
Language of instruction: Spanish, some English
www.uam.edu.ni/
PROGRAM TYPE
ISEP Exchange: Academic year or semester exchanges
ISEP-Exchange for International students.
ISEP-Exchange for US students.
Chance of Placement
ISEP-Exchange chance of placement for US students is generally Good.
ISEP-Exchange chance of placement for I-to-I students is generally Good.
For the most current chances of placement, see the Sites Open for Applications for US Students or Sites Open for I-to-I Applications.
Courses
Programs in Spanish:
Faculty of Architecture: (Architecture); Faculty of Economics and Business Administration: (Marketing and Advertising, Business Administration); Faculty of Juridic and Social Sciences:(Law); Faculty of Diplomacy and interational Relations: (Diplomacy and International Relations); Faculty of Design and Visual Communication: (Design and Visual Communication); Faculty of Engineering: (Information Systems Engineering, Industrial Engineering); Faculty of Medicine: (Medicine); Faculty of Dentistry: (Dentistry)
Courses taught in English
Programs in English:
The College of University Studies in English (CUSE), is an American style English Language College within the University.School of Business: (Finance, Marketing, Global Business, and Resource Management); School of Arts and Sciences:(International Development, concentrations in Environmental Issues and Political Economy Studies).
Please click below for available classes and course descriptions. Syllabi may also be made available by contacting ISEP Central.
Arts and Sciences classes available in English
Business classes available in English
Hints for Researching Courses
For Programs In Spanish
1. Go to: UAM's website
2. Click on Programas Academicos and select Facultades y Carreras.
3. Select a major you are interested in. At the next main page, click on ver plan de estudios to see the courses offerd in that degree program.
Academic Notes
UAM offers courses in both Spanish and English (through the College of University Studies in English-CUSE). Students may register for classes in either language. The ISEP Coordinator is also available to recommend courses that are appropriate for international students.
Language Notes
- A minimum of 4 semesters of university-level Spanish or the equivalent must be completed prior to program. A number of courses are also taught entirely in English. Please see the links above.
- Spanish language courses are offered in addition to regular classes during the Academic Year and Semester for an additional fee for multiple levels. Contact hours per course: 45. Students who wish to take Spanish courses will take an evaluation on arrival to determine their level.
- Individual Spanish Language tutoring is offered for all levels for an additional fee.
- Non-native English speakers who wish to enroll in English language courses may be required to demonstrate English language proficiency, by conducting an interview with the Dean of the College of University Studies once in Nicaragua or in advance of arrival. Non-native English speakers should also submit a Language Proficiency Report for Engilsh. Please contact the Program Officer for Nicaragua regarding this requirement.
- For more information on courses and language options, see the:
ISEP Spanish Language Advising Guide for US Students
ISEP Spanish Language Advising Guide for I-to-I Students
Note: The host institution ultimately determines your proficiency level and course eligibility.
Program Dates
Academic year: late February to December; Semester 1: late February to June; Semester 2: early August to early December. Observes the Southern Hemisphere calendar.
Please note that the College of University Studies in English (CUSE) follows the US pattern of semesters. Courses begin in August-December, with a long break and the second semester is late February to June.
Housing and Meals
Students are housed with host families or in student apartments. Most meals are provided by the family or students receive a stipend to purchase their meals. Lunch is provided at university cafeterias. Students are strongly recommended to live with host families. UAM provides transportation from the host family to the university and back.
Student Activities
The university offers a wide variety of extra-curricular activities, ranging from arts, theater, poetry groups and a wide range of sports. The campus has attractive, new facilities for volleyball, basketball, softball, baseball, football and soccer.
Internships, Service Learning, Volunteering
There are some interships available for students attending regular courses at UAM.
Profile
Universidad Americana (UAM), a private institution of higher education, was founded in 1992 by a group of university professors who shared a dedication to the development and improvement of higher education in Nicaragua. UAM's campus is new and its installations are equipped with the most modern technology, including four computer labs. Since the university is still so young, the library collection is not extensive; the collection housed at the university is extremely up-to-date and in many ways superior to many other library collections in Nicaragua.
Location
Nicaragua is the largest republic in Central America. The capital, Managua, is near the coast of the Pacific Ocean. Unlike other Central American capitals, it has no mountains enclosing it, allowing a gentle breeze. Nicaragua also boasts beautiful beaches, rivers, volcanoes, rain forests, and mountains within reach of Managua. The university is located in the new heart of the city, el Camino de Oriente.
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