Universidad Privada Boliviana

  • Bolivia
  • Cochabamba
English
, Spanish
Semester
, Summer School

At a glance

1993

Est.

3k

Students

30%

Acceptance rate

2k$

Semester tuition

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Available subjects

English-taught
  • 📊 Accounting & Finance
  • 🏛️ Architecture
  • 🎨 Art & Design
  • 📈 Business & Management Studies
  • 📡 Communication & Media Studies
  • 💻 Computer Science & Information Systems
  • 💹 Economics & Econometrics
  • 🏗️ Engineering CiviI & Structural
  • 💡 Engineering Electrical & Electronic
  • 🛠️ Engineering Mechanical, Aeronautical & Manufacturing
  • 🌿 Environmental Sciences

Spanish-taught

  • 📊 Accounting & Finance
  • 🏛️ Architecture
  • 🎨 Art & Design
  • 📈 Business & Management Studies
  • 📡 Communication & Media Studies
  • 💻 Computer Science & Information Systems
  • 💹 Economics & Econometrics
  • 🏗️ Engineering CiviI & Structural
  • 💡 Engineering Electrical & Electronic
  • 🛠️ Engineering Mechanical, Aeronautical & Manufacturing
  • 🌿 Environmental Sciences
  • 🏛️ Law
  • 🧠 Psychology

About

We are a top-ranked university in Bolivia, with campuses located in the country’s three most important cities. Our diverse academic offering allows you to study in both English and Spanish across a wide range of disciplines, including business, leadership, engineering, graphic design, architecture, communication, international relations, and more.

We offer two fully English-taught, semester-long programs designed for international students:

  • LEAP (Latin American Young Leadership Program): open to students of all majors, focused on leadership, cultural exchange, and regional development.
  • Laureate Research Semester: tailored for engineering and architecture students, offering hands-on experience in Latin American research contexts.

With a low cost of living, Bolivia offers not only academic value but also a rich cultural and travel experience. Students can explore the country’s diverse geography and even visit neighboring countries, making their semester abroad both affordable and unforgettable.

Academic calendar

Fall semester

Early August

Late December

⚠️ Application deadline:

April 15

Spring semester

Early February

Late June

⚠️ Application deadline:

October 15

Summer School

Variable

Variable

⚠️ Application deadline:

Prerequisites

English 🇬🇧

CEFR level
B2
Accepted certificates
IELTS, TOEFL, Current enrollment in a fully English-taught degree program, Home institution's certificate
Spanish 🇪🇸
CEFR level
B2
Accepted certificates
Autocertification, Home institution's certificate
Additional notes

An autocertification or a Home institution’s certificate showing sufficient Spanish-language proficiency is required.

Expense breakdown

Housing

300 USD/mo

Food

200 USD/mo

Transport

40 USD/mo

Leisure

80 USD/mo

Semester tuition

2,000 USD

Living expenses (5 months)

3,100 USD

Travel & trips

1,800 USD

Estimated semester cost

6,900 USD

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up to 125 EUR

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up to 125 €

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Cashback

100€

Referral

25€
per person

Go together

up to
50€

Lifestyle

Life in

Cochabamba

Accommodation

Affordable, high quality, well-furnished and self-contained accommodation.

Social and extracurricular activities

Student led-trips around the country. Sports facilities avaialble in the campus.

Visa and immigration

You need to apply for a student visa at the local Bolivian Emabssy/Consulate before arriving to Bolivia.

Climate

Fall semester

Early August

Late December
🌡️ 9°C to 28°C

Dry late winter and spring months with abundant sunshine. Temperatures remain mild-warm until rainfall increases near December.

Spring semester

Early February

Late June
🌡️ 7°C to 26°C

Rainy season early in the semester with lush green surroundings. Gradual drying and cooler evenings toward June.

Summer School

Variable

Variable
🌡️ 8°C to 27°C

Pretty much an all-year round estimate for Cochabamba

Campus location

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