ABOUT THE CUBA´S UNIVERSITY

University of Havana

Escalinata de la Universidad de La Habana

The University of Havana or UH was founded on January 5, 1728 by Dominican friars belonging to the Order of Preachers , and is the oldest university in Cuba . It is also one of the first in America.

His first name was Royal and Pontifical University of San Geronimo de La Habana . At the time the universities needed real or papal authorization , which explains the name Royal and Pontifical . Men who authorized the founding of the university were Pope Innocent XIII and King Philip V of Spain . Then was founded the University of Havana ( UH ) on January 5, 1728 by Dominican friars of the convent of St. John Lateran , this being the first university in Cuba ,


SCHOLARSHIP AWARD
 The grants full training foreign citizens Cuban Universities .
The Ministry of Foreign Collaboration ( MINCEX ) of Cuba is in charge of awarding scholarships , so that these should dijir processos Cuban embassies by the Ministry of Foreign Cooperation of the Republic of Cuba .

- Dates for the arrangements

May of that year begin studies
Before July 15 of each year by the same route will respond to your request .
- Material and financial conditions
 The cost of passage to Cuba and thence to the countries of origin is in charge of the foreign
It gives them a stipend of 100 pesos national currency from the time of admission to the study center until the final return to his country . In cases of those studying the Spanish language 80.00 stipend will pesos. The stipend is monthly.

- Visas
The Cuban Embassy in various countries granted student visas ( D -2 ) pre-approved candidates .
Requirements for admission :
• Take up to 25 years of age.
• Possess the equivalent instruction Cuban pre-university education ( Bachelor or equivalent )
• Meet the admission requirements depending on the type of study to be performed.
• Have the approval of the university you will receive in Cuba .

Documents required for admission and procedures to be performed :
• Title graduated from high school , high school or equivalent level and transcript legalized by our Cuban embassy in the country for validation in order to continue studies .
• Health Certificate that includes , in addition to the statement that there is a carrier of communicable diseases and specifically the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV ) as well as disabling physical or mental impairment for the exercise of the profession to which they aspire. In case of women , must include a certificate of pregnancy.
• Document certifying that has no criminal record.
• Certification of Birth .
• Document evidence of admission to the race, issued by the university adopted the same
• Ten ( 10) 1x1 size photos .

Prices for Complete Career Studies :
High School : 2 000.00 cuc / year
Career Complete: 28 200.00 cuc (54'144.000 $)
1st year: 4 800.00 cuc  
2nd year : 4 800.00 cuc
3rd year: 5 400.00 cuc
4th year : 6 000.00 cuc
5th year : 7 200.00 cuc 
(1cuban peso = 1920 Colombian peso)

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