Universidad Dr. Andrés Bello (UNAB)
At a glance
| Fact | Universidad Dr. Andrés Bello |
|---|---|
| Name | Universidad Dr. Andrés Bello (UNAB) |
| Founded | 20 December 1990 (authorised) |
| Main campus | 1a Calle Poniente y 39 Avenida Norte, Colonia Flor Blanca, San Salvador |
| Regional centres | San Miguel, Sonsonate, Chalatenango |
| Type | Private |
| Accredited (Ministry, 2024) | Yes |
| Students in 2024 | 11,479 (-11.1% on 2023) |
| Website | www.unab.edu.sv |
Source: Universidad Dr. Andrés Bello: history; Ministry of Education: higher education statistics 2024, tables on pages 19, 28 and 29 (PDF, in Spanish)1,2
History
- 1989: Guillermo Escobar Hernández began the project.
- 1990: the Ministry of Education authorised the university on 20 December 1990 (Acuerdo 6183).
- 1991: teaching began on 1 February 1991 in Colonia Flor Blanca, San Salvador.
Source: Universidad Dr. Andrés Bello: history1
Faculties and programmes
- Programmes: 36, in fields including health, economics and the humanities.
Source: Universidad Dr. Andrés Bello: history1
Campuses and students
- 1 San Salvador Main campus; 5,596 students in the department of San Salvador in 2024
- 2 San Miguel Regional centre; 2,128 students in the department of San Miguel in 2024
- 3 Sonsonate Regional centre; 1,940 students in the department of Sonsonate in 2024
- 4 Chalatenango Regional centre; 1,815 students in the department of Chalatenango in 2024
| City (department) | Site | Students 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| San Salvador (San Salvador) | Main campus | 5,596 |
| San Miguel (San Miguel) | Regional centre | 2,128 |
| Sonsonate (Sonsonate) | Regional centre | 1,940 |
| Chalatenango (Chalatenango) | Regional centre | 1,815 |
Source: Ministry of Education: higher education statistics 2024, tables on pages 19, 28 and 29 (PDF, in Spanish)2
In 2024 the Universidad Dr. Andrés Bello was number 4 of the 24 universities by enrolment, with 11,479 students, -11.1% on 2023. The Ministry counts students by the department where they study.2
Sources
- Universidad Dr. Andrés Bello: 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.