Universidad Autónoma de Santa Ana (UNASA)
At a glance
| Fact | Universidad Autónoma de Santa Ana |
|---|---|
| Name | Universidad Autónoma de Santa Ana (UNASA) |
| Founded | 26 April 1982 |
| Main campus | Autopista Sur Poniente, km 63½, Santa Ana |
| Regional centres | None listed by the Ministry |
| Type | Private |
| Accredited (Ministry, 2024) | Yes |
| Students in 2024 | 1,955 (+1.6% on 2023) |
| Website | www.unasa.edu.sv |
Source: Universidad Autónoma de Santa Ana: history; Ministry of Education: higher education statistics 2024, tables on pages 19, 28 and 29 (PDF, in Spanish)1,2
History
- 1982: founded on 26 April 1982, with an initial enrolment of 161 students.
- 1988: the first students graduated.
- 2009: Sergio Ernesto Carranza Vega became rector.
Source: Universidad Autónoma de Santa Ana: history1
Faculties and programmes
- Faculties: Health Sciences and Social Sciences, plus a directorate of postgraduate studies.
Source: Universidad Autónoma de Santa Ana: history1
Campuses and students
In 2024 the Universidad Autónoma de Santa Ana was number 18 of the 24 universities by enrolment, with 1,955 students, +1.6% on 2023. The Ministry counts students by the department where they study.2
Sources
- Universidad Autónoma de Santa Ana: history (in Spanish)
- 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.