Universidad Católica de Honduras

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Located in Tegucigalpa, Honduras, the Universidad Católica de Honduras is a prominent private institution renowned for its strong emphasis on values-based education, healthcare, and business administration. Its strongest faculties include Medicine, Engineering, and Law, which are well-regarded regionally for combining rigorous technical training with professional ethics. While the primary language of instruction is Spanish, the university welcomes international students through various academic exchange agreements and institutional partnerships across the Americas and Europe. The dedicated international relations office assists incoming global students with academic integration, local orientation, and cultural adaptation in the vibrant capital city. A distinctive characteristic of the university is its mandatory community service and outreach programs, which integrate social responsibility directly into the core curriculum across all disciplines.

Background

The Universidad Católica de Honduras, officially named "Universidad Católica de Honduras Nuestra Señora Reina de la Paz" (Catholic University of Honduras Our Lady Queen of Peace), or "UNICAH" as it is affectionately called among its students, is a private university in Honduras run by the Catholic Church. It has 11 campuses in various cities, in the country such as: Campus San José, Tegucigalpa (14.0542°N 87.2498°W / 14.0542; -87.2498) Campus Sagrado Corazón de Jesús, Comayagüela Campus San Pedro y San Pablo, San Pedro Sula (15.5173°N 88.0354°W / 15.5173; -88.0354) Campus San Isidro, La Ceiba Campus Santa Clara, Juticalpa Campus Dios Espíritu Santo, Choluteca (13.3101°N 87.1604°W / 13.3101; -87.1604...

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