Popular University of Nicaragua

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Popular University of Nicaragua
Universidad Popular de Nicaragua (UPONIC)
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MottoUniversidad es comunidad
Motto in English
University is community
Type Private
Established1992
Rector Olga Soza Bravo [1]
Location,
Nickname UPONIC
Website www.uponic.edu.ni

The Popular University of Nicaragua (Spanish: Universidad Popular de Nicaragua (UPONIC)) is a private university located in Managua, Nicaragua, founded in 1992. [2] [3]

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References

  1. uponic.edu.ni: Dirección superior
  2. "UNESCO: Lista de universidades en Nicaragua". Archived from the original on 2015-02-06. Retrieved 2013-11-04.
  3. Universities accredited by the CNU