Universidad Francisco Marroquín

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Located in Guatemala City, Guatemala, Universidad Francisco Marroquín is a private, secular institution widely renowned for its rigorous academic programs in economics, law, and business administration, all deeply rooted in classical liberal and Austrian economic philosophy. The university offers several English-taught courses and degrees, particularly within its international business and global politics tracks, making it increasingly accessible for students from abroad. Its dedicated international office assists incoming students with admissions, visa guidance, and cultural integration, ensuring a smooth transition into campus life. A distinctive characteristic of the university is its stunning campus architecture, which is integrated directly into a protected ecological reserve featuring ravines and native forests. International students benefit from an intellectually vibrant, entrepreneurial community that frequently hosts prominent global scholars and thinkers.

Background

Francisco Marroquín University (Spanish: Universidad Francisco Marroquín), also known by the abbreviation UFM, is a private, secular university in Guatemala City, Guatemala. It describes its mission as "to teach and disseminate the ethical, legal, and economic principles of a society of free and responsible persons." Founded by Manuel Ayau, in an attempt to counter what he perceived as "socialist" ideology at other universities in the country, Universidad Francisco Marroquín is a libertarian university, and Milton Friedman once called it "one of the leading universities in Latin America."

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