Universidad del Valle Guatemala, UVG, founded in 1966, is one of the most prestigious universities in Central America, due to its cutting-edge technology and leadership in promoting high-level research and teaching.
For more than fifty-two years we had seek and welcome talented people who want to be agents of change. UVG programs offer a distinctive approach of liberal arts and specialized training in applied sciences. At UVG, you can choose from over 1500 courses in sciences, humanities, engineering and education.
We have two external campuses: Universidad del Valle de Guatemala South Campus located in Santa Lucía Cotzumalguapa, Escuintla and Altiplano Campus Universidad del Valle in Sololá. These campuses offer relevant academic and extension programs to the region.
UVG has been characterized as an institution that seeks academic excellence with criteria values and support for all students through financial aid and scholarship programs for low income young talented