Universidad de Oriente (UNIVO)
At a glance
| Fact | Universidad de Oriente |
|---|---|
| Name | Universidad de Oriente (UNIVO) |
| Founded | 30 October 1981 |
| Main campus | San Miguel, with farms and a campus in Quelepa nearby |
| Regional centres | None listed by the Ministry |
| Type | Private |
| Accredited (Ministry, 2024) | Yes |
| Students in 2024 | 5,384 (+2.5% on 2023) |
| Website | www.univo.edu.sv |
Source: UNIVO News: UNIVO, 36 years of history and perseverance; Ministry of Education: higher education statistics 2024, tables on pages 19, 28 and 29 (PDF, in Spanish)1,2
History
- 1981: the university opened on 31 October 1981 at the Portal Prunera, on 8a Calle Poniente in San Miguel, with 554 students in four faculties.
- 1993: a five-storey central building was inaugurated.
- Later: an experimental farm for agronomy at Cantón Anchico and the Jaguar de Piedra campus in Quelepa.
Source: UNIVO News: UNIVO, 36 years of history and perseverance1
Campuses and students
In 2024 the Universidad de Oriente was number 11 of the 24 universities by enrolment, with 5,384 students, +2.5% on 2023. The Ministry counts students by the department where they study.2
Sources
- UNIVO News: UNIVO, 36 years of history and perseverance (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.