Universities in Guatemala

Guatemala is a country located in Central America, bordered by Mexico to the north and west, Belize to the northeast, Honduras, and El Salvador to the southeast, and the Pacific Ocean to the south. With a population of around 18 million people, Guatemala is the most populous country in Central America. The higher education system in Guatemala is relatively small, with a few universities and colleges offering a range of undergraduate and graduate degree programs in fields such as engineering, social sciences, humanities, and more. According to the UNESCO Institute for Statistics, the gross enrollment ratio for tertiary education in Guatemala was approximately 22.4% in 2019, indicating that access to higher education is limited. While there are no official statistics on the number of international students studying in Guatemala, the country does offer some opportunities for international students to study Spanish or participate in exchange programs. Overall, while the higher education system in Guatemala is relatively small, the government has made efforts to improve access to higher education, including initiatives to provide scholarships and other forms of financial aid to low-income students.