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University performance analysis
This visual analysis summarizes key academic, research, financial, and global indicators using the official UniEv® evaluation methodology.
The radar analysis highlights Faculty Capacity as a primary strength, reflecting strong alignment with UniEv® academic benchmarks. Conversely, Global Positioning shows relative development potential, indicating a strategic area for improvement to enhance competitiveness, student experience, and long-term global positioning.
Global performance comparison
This comparison reveals how the university aligns with global academic benchmarks. Performance strengths and gaps are highlighted to support informed student decisions and strategic academic positioning.
Tuition value & student diversity
These insights help applicants evaluate academic return on investment and understand the university’s international exposure.
Tuition vs Academic Value
Student profile distribution
Ranking Criteria
UniEv® Rank
Global: 654
North America: 175
Guatemala: 1
Guatemala City: 1
Accreditation
Universidad Francisco Marroquín operates under the academic supervision of the Guatemalan Ministry of Education. The Faculty of Medicine follows national standards for physician education and the program is listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools, allowing graduates to pursue international licensing examinations.
Quality of Education
The Doctor en Medicina program at UFM integrates biomedical sciences, clinical medicine, preventive medicine, and healthcare management. The curriculum emphasizes strong theoretical training in anatomy, physiology, pathology, and pharmacology during the early academic years.
Clinical Training
Clinical training occurs through partnerships with major hospitals and healthcare institutions in Guatemala City. Students complete clinical rotations in internal medicine, surgery, pediatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, emergency medicine, and community health.
Faculty
The faculty includes physicians, biomedical researchers, and healthcare specialists with international academic backgrounds.
Research
Research activities focus on clinical medicine, biomedical sciences, epidemiology, and healthcare systems.
Rankings
Universidad Francisco Marroquín is widely recognized as one of the leading private universities in Guatemala.
Tuition
Medical tuition at UFM is significantly higher than public universities but reflects the private institution’s facilities, faculty, and international academic partnerships.
Cost of Living
Living costs in Guatemala City are moderate compared with many major Latin American capitals.
Student Life
Students participate in academic societies, medical research initiatives, healthcare outreach programs, and university cultural activities.
Facilities
Facilities include lecture halls, biomedical laboratories, clinical simulation centers, research institutes, and partnerships with teaching hospitals.
Graduate Outcomes
Graduates commonly pursue medical licensure in Guatemala and may continue postgraduate specialization internationally.
Admission Criteria
Admission requires completion of secondary education with strong academic preparation in science subjects and passing university entrance requirements.
Location
The university campus is located in Guatemala City, the capital and largest city of Guatemala.
Data Transparency
Universidad Francisco Marroquín is initially compliant with UniEv® Ranking standards. Institutional statistics are reviewed and updated every January. Any deficiency, inconsistency, or manipulation of institutional data results in removal from the UniEv® platform to ensure transparency and maintain ranking integrity.
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