American University, Managua

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The American University is a private university located in Managua, Nicaragua. It was founded in 1992 and offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in a variety of professional fields including law, medicine, business, and engineering. While most degree programs include English language requirements, Spanish is the language of instruction for all courses except those offered by UAM College. The university website cites that more than 5,000 students have graduated from UAM since its founding. ()

Coordinates: 12°6'31"N, 86°15'26"W

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American University – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: La Centroamerica, Mercado Roberto Huembes, Calle Miel Nicaragua, José Coronel Urtecho.

0.4 miE
Museum
La Centroamerica, Managua
12 min walk • The Institute of History of Nicaragua and Central America is a research institute that is connected to the Central American University in Nicaragua. The institute is settled at the campus of the university in Managua. The building has several halls and rooms for lectures, research, documentation, and expositions.
1.5 miNE
12°7'30"N • 86°14'36"W
Mercado Roberto Huembes, Managua
38 min walk • Shopping, Arts and crafts, Market
0.6 miSW
12°6'14"N • 86°15'55"W
Calle Miel Nicaragua, Managua
17 min walk • Market
1.5 miNW
12°7'34"N • 86°16'11"W
José Coronel Urtecho, Managua
38 min walk • Library
1.5 miNW
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Central American University, Managua
38 min walk • Central American University – Managua is a university located in Managua, Nicaragua. It was founded in July 1960 by the Society of Jesus on land donated by the Somoza Family and was the first private university in Central America.
1.1 miNE
Universities and schools
University of Commercial Sciences, Managua
29 min walk • The University of Commercial Sciences, is a private university located in Managua, Nicaragua which was founded in 1964.
0.9 miW
Universities and schools
National Autonomous University of Nicaragua, Managua
23 min walk • The National Autonomous University of Nicaragua is the main state-funded public university of Nicaragua. Its main campus is located in Managua. The original campus, UNAN-Leon, is located in León and is now secondary, mainly used for medicine majors.
1.1 miW
Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue, Sport
Nicaragua National Football Stadium, Managua
28 min walk • The Nicaragua National Football Stadium in Managua, Nicaragua, is home to the Nicaragua national football team. The official ribbon-cutting ceremony, attended by FIFA president Sepp Blatter, occurred on April 14, 2011.
0.6 miSW
12°6'6"N • 86°15'46"W
Galeria de arte Efren Medina, Managua
16 min walk • Museum
1.1 miW
12°6'50"N • 86°16'18"W
101 Plaza, Managua
27 min walk • Shopping, Shopping centre, Music festival

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to American University?

Nearby attractions include La Centroamerica, Managua (12 min walk), Galeria de arte Efren Medina, Managua (16 min walk), National Autonomous University of Nicaragua, Managua (23 min walk).

How to get to American University by public transport?

The nearest stations to American University:

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Lotería • Lines: 106, 117 (8 min walk)
El Ministerio • Lines: Esq, Van (9 min walk)