Universidad Albert Einstein (UAE)
At a glance
| Fact | Universidad Albert Einstein |
|---|---|
| Name | Universidad Albert Einstein (UAE) |
| Founded | 20 September 1973 |
| Main campus | Avenida Albert Einstein y Calle Teotl, Antiguo Cuscatlán, La Libertad |
| Regional centres | None listed by the Ministry |
| Type | Private |
| Accredited (Ministry, 2024) | No |
| Students in 2024 | 231 (-6.1% on 2023) |
| Website | www.uae.edu.sv |
Source: Universidad Albert Einstein: who we are; IAU World Higher Education Database: Universidad Albert Einstein; Ministry of Education: higher education statistics 2024, tables on pages 19, 28 and 29 (PDF, in Spanish)1,2,3
History
- 1973: founded on 20 September 1973, «from the academic dream of 20 young professionals», in the words of the university. It takes its name and its guiding principles from the physicist Albert Einstein.
- 1977: the first students were admitted, according to the World Higher Education Database.
Source: Universidad Albert Einstein: who we are; IAU World Higher Education Database: Universidad Albert Einstein1,2
Faculties and programmes
- Faculties: Architecture, Business Administration and Engineering.
- Fields: architecture and environmental design, business administration, marketing, and civil, computer, electrical, industrial and mechanical engineering.
Source: IAU World Higher Education Database: Universidad Albert Einstein2
Campuses and students
In 2024 the Universidad Albert Einstein was number 24 of the 24 universities by enrolment, with 231 students, -6.1% on 2023. The Ministry counts students by the department where they study.3
Sources
- Universidad Albert Einstein: who we are (in Spanish)
- IAU World Higher Education Database: Universidad Albert Einstein
- Ministry of Education: higher education statistics 2024, tables on pages 19, 28 and 29 (PDF, in Spanish)
Facts checked 9 November 2026. Prepared by InvestSalvador.com for general information.