Santa María La Antigua Catholic University

Established in 1965, Universidad Católica Santa María La Antigua (Santa María La Antigua Catholic University) is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the the urban setting of the medium-sized city of Panama City (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants). This institution has also branch campuses in the following location(s): Chiriquí, Los Santos, Colón. Officially accredited/recognized by the Consejo Nacional de Evaluacion y Acreditacion Universitaria de Panama (National Council of University Assessment and Accreditation of Panama), Universidad Católica Santa María La Antigua (USMA) is a small (enrollment range: 3,000-3,999 students) coeducational higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Catholic religion. Universidad Católica Santa María La Antigua (USMA) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation degrees), bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. Universidad Católica Santa María La Antigua has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. USMA also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sport facilities and/or activities, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.