Universidad de Panamá
Panama
This institutional profile has been created for use by University of Wisconsin-Madison graduate programs.
Other names: University of Panamá.
First degree/qualification: Licenciado (3-5 years); professional title (3-6 years).
Minimum quality for UW-Madison Graduate School admission: 2.0/3.0.
Minimum level for UW-Madison Graduate School admission: 4 year first degree.
Documents required: Official transcript; official certification of degree and date awarded (título). All documents in Spanish and English.
Description: Instituted in 1935. Usual admission requirements: bachiller (faculties stipulate the secondary bachillerato program required for admission) (usually 12 years of education) or recognized equivalent and placement examination (the prueba de admisión).
Grading system:
Points | Letter grade | Grade points |
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91-100 |
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81-90 |
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71-80 |
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61-70 |
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0-60 |
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Grades reported by semesters. Course grades of D and F can be repeated. Minimum average for graduation is l.0/3.0.
Language of instruction: Spanish.
Advanced degree:
- Maestría: 2 years after appropriate first degree; thesis required.
Last updated: May 09, 2005