Universidad Capitán General Gerardo Barrios (UGB)
At a glance
| Fact | Universidad Capitán General Gerardo Barrios |
|---|---|
| Name | Universidad Capitán General Gerardo Barrios (UGB) |
| Founded | 5 December 1981 |
| Main campus | Historic centre of San Miguel; regional centre in Usulután |
| Regional centres | Usulután |
| Type | Private |
| Accredited (Ministry, 2024) | Yes |
| Students in 2024 | 8,498 (-17.1% on 2023) |
| Website | ugb.edu.sv |
Source: Universidad Capitán General Gerardo Barrios: who we are; Ministry of Education: higher education statistics 2024, tables on pages 19, 28 and 29 (PDF, in Spanish)1,2
History
- 1981: founded on 5 December 1981 in the historic centre of San Miguel. Its central seat is the house where Juan José Cañas, who wrote the words of the national anthem, was born.
- 1982: teaching began with four faculties, eight degree programmes and 270 entrants.
- 1986: the Usulután regional centre opened.
- 1990: the university had 989 students.
- 2023: it offered 16 programmes online.
Source: Universidad Capitán General Gerardo Barrios: who we are1
Campuses and students
| City (department) | Site | Students 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| San Miguel (San Miguel) | Main campus | 6,866 |
| Usulután (Usulután) | Regional centre | 1,632 |
Source: Ministry of Education: higher education statistics 2024, tables on pages 19, 28 and 29 (PDF, in Spanish)2
In 2024 the Universidad Capitán General Gerardo Barrios was number 7 of the 24 universities by enrolment, with 8,498 students, -17.1% on 2023. The Ministry counts students by the department where they study.2
Sources
- Universidad Capitán General Gerardo Barrios: who we are (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.