The Central American University (Universidad Centroamericana, UCA) is a private Jesuit university in Managua, the capital of Nicaragua. Founded in 1960, the university preceded its sister school in El Salvador by five years; it is now considered the premier private university in Nicaragua. Appropriate to the mission of the Jesuits in Central America, UCA has pledged to pursue social justice and good governance in the country.

Foundation

The Central American University (UCA) is the first private university created in Central America. It was founded in Nicaragua by the Society of Jesus on July 23, 1960, as a non-profit, autonomous educational institution of public service and Christian inspiration.

The UCA is part of the Association of Universities Entrusted to the Society of Jesus in Latin America (AUSJAL), constituted by 31 universities in 14 countries of the region and integrated into the network of institutions of Higher Education of the Jesuits in Europe, Asia and U.S.

Mission

They are a private, autonomous and public service university, entrusted to the Society of Jesus, inspired by Ignatian Spirituality and Pedagogy; that contributes to the construction of a just, critical, inclusive society committed to the common good, through the articulation of training, research and social projection, with quality and in alliance with various national and international actors interested in "care of the common house. "

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They are an internationalized, accredited and recognized university for our academic, research and social projection quality; for our innovation and interculturality; for our commitment to the environment; for our efficient and sustainable management; and for our networking with Jesuit universities and other higher education institutions around the world.

Values:

DIGNITY OF THE PERSON

They show respect and care for our person and our neighbor. We establish an assertive communication, with empathy and without offending the other person's being.

CARE FOR THE EARTH

They take care of nature, we work in the protection of the environment and we practice the care of our common home according to the Encyclical Letter Laudato Si 'of the Holy Father Francisco.

JUSTICE

They recognize the rights of all people and focus equity in all our decisions and actions. We contribute to the validity of the rights by contributing to the access to justice in all sectors. We identify situations and structures of injustice and work on their transformation. We choose the preferential option for the poor people. We practice honesty and university social responsibility as essential elements to promote justice.

TOLERANCE

They recognize the plurality and differences of people and organizations. We accept your values ​​and beliefs in the framework of compliance with human rights. We estimate the capabilities of all people without distinction of ethnicity, gender, culture, religion or political creed or any other nature. We promote freedom of thought and expression. We show a true interest in others and practice assertive communication. We promote in the university community the consideration of the dignity of the human being, and a culture of dialogue and peace.

EXCELLENCE

Values ​​Inspired by the Ignatian Magis, our efforts are aimed at ensuring that processes and results are relevant, timely and have the highest quality. Our work is based on academic rigor, methodological innovation and effective forms of communication and advocacy. We practice excellence in each activity, whether small or large, and from each position and position. We are known for working and developing academic and administrative processes efficiently and effectively, aiming at quality from the Jesuit conception, defined by Father Kolvenbach in his letter on the Ignatian Paradigm: "competent men and women, aware and committed to compassion "