Universidad Francisco Gavidia (UFG)
At a glance
| Fact | Universidad Francisco Gavidia |
|---|---|
| Name | Universidad Francisco Gavidia (UFG) |
| Founded | 7 March 1981 |
| Main campus | San Salvador (student services at 55 Avenida Sur, between Alameda Roosevelt and Avenida Olímpica); regional centre in Santa Ana |
| Regional centres | Santa Ana |
| Type | Private |
| Accredited (Ministry, 2024) | Yes |
| Students in 2024 | 6,421 (-3.3% on 2023) |
| Website | ufg.edu.sv |
Source: Universidad Francisco Gavidia: the institution; Ministry of Education: higher education statistics 2024, tables on pages 19, 28 and 29 (PDF, in Spanish)1,2
History
- 1981: founded on 7 March 1981 with 534 students.
- 1992: the Centro Regional de Occidente opened in Santa Ana.
- 1996: the first campus buildings and the main auditorium were built in San Salvador.
Source: Universidad Francisco Gavidia: the institution1
Faculties and programmes
- Faculties: Art and Design; Economics; Social and Legal Sciences; Engineering and Systems.
Source: Universidad Francisco Gavidia: the institution1
Campuses and students
| City (department) | Site | Students 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| San Salvador (San Salvador) | Main campus | 6,334 |
| Santa Ana (Santa Ana) | Regional centre | 87 |
Source: Ministry of Education: higher education statistics 2024, tables on pages 19, 28 and 29 (PDF, in Spanish)2
In 2024 the Universidad Francisco Gavidia was number 9 of the 24 universities by enrolment, with 6,421 students, -3.3% on 2023. The Ministry counts students by the department where they study.2
Sources
- Universidad Francisco Gavidia: the institution (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.