Universidad Panamericana (UPAN)
At a glance
| Fact | Universidad Panamericana |
|---|---|
| Name | Universidad Panamericana (UPAN) |
| Founded | 4 May 1989 |
| Main campus | San Salvador; regional centres in Ahuachapán and San Vicente |
| Regional centres | Ahuachapán, San Vicente |
| Type | Private |
| Accredited (Ministry, 2024) | No |
| Students in 2024 | 2,180 (-2.4% on 2023) |
| Website | upan.edu.sv |
Source: Universidad Panamericana: history; Ministry of Education: higher education statistics 2024, tables on pages 19, 28 and 29 (PDF, in Spanish)1,2
History
- 1989: founded on 4 May 1989.
- 1990: classes began on 16 March 1990.
- Today: its rector is Oscar Morán Folgar.
Source: Universidad Panamericana: history1
Campuses and students
| City (department) | Site | Students 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| San Salvador (San Salvador) | Main campus | 315 |
| Ahuachapán (Ahuachapán) | Regional centre | 1,018 |
| San Vicente (San Vicente) | Regional centre | 847 |
Source: Ministry of Education: higher education statistics 2024, tables on pages 19, 28 and 29 (PDF, in Spanish)2
In 2024 the Universidad Panamericana was number 17 of the 24 universities by enrolment, with 2,180 students, -2.4% on 2023. The Ministry counts students by the department where they study.2
Sources
- Universidad Panamericana: 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.