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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
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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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