UNIVERSIDAD TECNOLÓGICA DE PANAMÁ

DEPARTMENT OF INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS

Creating Links for International Communication and Collaboration

STUDY ABROAD

IN PANAMA

Study abroad in Panama!UNIVERSIDAD TECNOLÓGICA DE PANAMÁ

DEPARTMENT OF INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS

Study abroad in Panama can afford you a wonderful opportunity to steep yourself in a society rich with culture, history, and beauty.

Plus, Panama’s proximity to other Central American countries allows you to explore the region surrounding Panama relatively inexpensively while studying abroad.

UNIVERSIDAD TECNOLÓGICA DE PANAMÁ

DEPARTMENT OF INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS

Panama is situated on the isthmus that connects North and South America. It is the southernmost country of Central America and shares borders with Costa Rica and Colombia. Its northeastern coastline borders the Caribbean Sea, and its southwestern coastline borders the Pacific Ocean.

Geography of Panama!

The Technological University of Panama (UTP), also known as “La Tecnológica”, isthe state leading higher education in Engineering, Science and Technology.

The UTP was created by law on August 13, 1981.

Since its inception, the objective of the university has been to encourage research,develop outreach activities, technical assistance and to train individuals tocontribute to the current and future development of our country.

UTP Historical BackgroundUNIVERSIDAD TECNOLÓGICA DE PANAMÁ

DEPARTMENT OF INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS

Mission

Providing our society with skilled, innovative and entrepreneur, critical thinking,

and socially responsible professionals in the fields of engineering, science and

technology. Generate appropriate knowledge to contribute to sustainable

development for our country and Latin America. Meeting the requirements of the

environment.

Vision

The Technological University of Panama (UTP) will be recognized as a leading institution in

Latin America for its outstanding ability to train individuals as well as to generate and

transfer knowledge in engineering, science and technology to enhance the social

welfare of people.

ValuesSocial Responsibility, Transparency, Excellence, Relevance and Equity.

Approved by General Council in Special Session No. 02-2012 of 12 April 2012.

UNIVERSIDAD TECNOLÓGICA DE PANAMÁ

DEPARTMENT OF INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS

Civil and Industrial Engineering Accreditation by

the Central American Accreditation Agency for

Architectural and Engineering Programs (ACAAI)

UTP was the first university accredited in Panama

by the National Council of University Accreditation

of Panama (CONEAUPA).

Accreditation of the following programs:

2012

- Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering

2013

- Undergraduate Degree in Mechanical Engineering

- Undergraduate Degree in Computer &Systems Engineering

- Undergraduate Degree in Electromechanical Engineering

- Bachelor of Science in Food Engineering

- Undergraduate & Master’s Degrees in Electrical Engineering

First University accredited in Panama

UNIVERSIDAD TECNOLÓGICA DE PANAMÁ

DEPARTMENT OF INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS

(1) Main Campus, has two extensions: one in Howard and the other one in Tocumen

(7) Regional Centers in seven different provinces

Azuero

Chiriquí

Bocas del Toro

Veraguas

CocléPenonomé

Panamá

Oeste

Panama City

Campus

Colón

UTP Strategic Location UNIVERSIDAD TECNOLÓGICA DE PANAMÁ

DEPARTMENT OF INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS

Building 1: Civil Engineering, Mechanical

Engineering, Electrical Engineering and Industrial

Engineering Colleges

Building 3: Computer Systems Engineering and Science and Technology Colleges

Postgrado Building

UTP Main Campus

Administration Building

UNIVERSIDAD TECNOLÓGICA DE PANAMÁ

DEPARTMENT OF INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS

Coclé Veraguas

Colón

Azuero

Panama Oeste Bocas del Toro

Chiriquí

UTP Regional CampusesUNIVERSIDAD TECNOLÓGICA DE PANAMÁ

DEPARTMENT OF INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS

UTP Colleges

Civil Engineering Electrical Engineering

Industrial Engineering

Mechanical EngineeringComputer Systems Engineering

Science and Technology

UNIVERSIDAD TECNOLÓGICA DE PANAMÁ

DEPARTMENT OF INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS

Hydraulic and Hydrotechnical

Research Center

Experimental Center for Engineering

Research Centers

The CEI mission is to develop projects, research and extension

activities that promote and generate engineering knowledge and

scientific application. CEI aims to improve the quality of teaching

and instruction designed for local industry, which contributes

directly to the scientific and technological development of the

country.

This centes conducts university research and carries put

extension activities designed to raise consciousness and the level

of general knowledge on water resources and environmental

problemas in Panama.

UNIVERSIDAD TECNOLÓGICA DE PANAMÁ

DEPARTMENT OF INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS

Agro Industrial Research and

Production Center

Established to become Panama´s leading public entity

in agroindustrial research, this center generates and

disseminates research as well as offers services for the

integrated development of the national agroindustry.

UNIVERSIDAD TECNOLÓGICA DE PANAMÁ

DEPARTMENT OF INTERNATIONAL RELATIONSResearch Centers

Center for Research, Development and Innovation

In Information Technologies and Communication

Electrical, Mechanical and Industrial Research and

Innovation Center

Develops research activities in electric, electronics, mechanics,and industrial fields. It hosts an unit of energy saving (UAE),I+D+i unit, service production unit, a training center forrenewable energies (CECER), a center for innovation andtechnology transfer (CITT), and an astronomical observatory.

Develops research in areas of mobile technologies, gridand cloud computing, information security, andcommunications in general.

Research CentersUNIVERSIDAD TECNOLÓGICA DE PANAMÁ

DEPARTMENT OF INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS

• Life Theater Group “Vida”

• International Dance Group

• Chorus

• Music band

• UTP “Proyecciones Folklóricas” (folkloric dance group)

• Sports (leagues, games and championships)

Other services

• Cafeterias

• Library

• Bookstore

• Specialized Language Center (spanish, english, mandarin,

french, others).

UTP’s Cultural and Recreational Activities

UNIVERSIDAD TECNOLÓGICA DE PANAMÁ

DEPARTMENT OF INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS

Academic Day Program

Field trips to the UTP Regional Campuses

Hiking around UTP Campus

Growing orchids at UTP Campus

Spanish Tutoring

Program

Come for an exchange in Panama

We offer you an unforgettable stay at UTP!

www.utp.ac.pa

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