Universidad Don Bosco (UDB)
At a glance
| Fact | Universidad Don Bosco |
|---|---|
| Name | Universidad Don Bosco (UDB) |
| Founded | 8 March 1984 |
| Main campus | Calle a Plan del Pino, km 1½, Ciudadela Don Bosco, Soyapango; campus in Antiguo Cuscatlán |
| Regional centres | None listed by the Ministry |
| Type | Private |
| Accredited (Ministry, 2024) | Yes |
| Students in 2024 | 11,745 (+4.8% on 2023) |
| Website | www.udb.edu.sv |
Source: Universidad Don Bosco: 38th anniversary; Ministry of Education: higher education statistics 2024, tables on pages 19, 28 and 29 (PDF, in Spanish)1,2
History
- 1984: founded on 8 March 1984. The university calls itself «the first Salesian university in Central America». Its first rector was Gilberto Aguilar Avilés.
- 1986: classes began on 14 January 1986.
- 1992: the academic year began at the Ciudadela Don Bosco in Soyapango.
- 2007: a campus in Antiguo Cuscatlán opened on 16 February 2007.
Source: Universidad Don Bosco: 38th anniversary1
Campuses and students
In 2024 the Universidad Don Bosco was number 3 of the 24 universities by enrolment, with 11,745 students, +4.8% on 2023. The Ministry counts students by the department where they study.2
Sources
- Universidad Don Bosco: 38th anniversary (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.