In today’s world, drastic changes, knowledge and technology have become a part of our daily lives, mainly because they are linked to the whole social, working and productive process, not only in our country, but worldwide. In that setting, higher education represents a cornerstone to develop the skills and acquire the knowledge necessary to fulfill the demands of the new economy. This gives the University a very important role, not only in professional training, but also in the generation of knowledge, that responds to the needs of an increasingly competitive world.

Universidad Galileo is a higher education institution, product of 27 years of constant work and effort of an elite group of professionals, leaded by Eduardo Suger Cofiño, Ph.D, founder and President. He has been able to put forward a completely different and non-traditional educational approach, which is impelled by a very clear motto: “To educate is to change visions and transform lives”.

Within this Galilean context, academia must respond to human development and an increase in competitiveness. This institution has more than 25 years of experience in university education in our country. At first, as the Universidad Francisco Marroquin’s School of Systems, Information Technology and Computer Science Engineering and now as an Institute of Higher Studies committed to the training and preparation of world-renowned professionals. It was authorized by the Private Higher Education Council (Consejo de Enseñanza Privada Superior) in October 2000, making it the first university in Guatemala with a technological approach.

This is why it is very important for us that you know our university’s conformation, its academic entities, the degrees it offers, and all the details that makes us a cutting edge institution that with its work has marked the competitive insertion of our country into the technological era and the XXI-century globalization.

Universidad Galileo has experienced a significant growth during the past few years, which has been regarded as “extraordinary”. This growth has been not only in the number of students, but also in the number of offered programs. All of this has made of Galileo one of the most important universities in the Central American region. This is a direct result of a clear vision and a firm commitment to it.

Currently, Universidad Galileo consists of 5 Schools:

• School of Systems, Information Technology and Computer Science Engineering (FISICC, for its initials in Spanish), which offers the following degrees:
  • Diploma in Telecommunications
  • Diploma in Implementation and Automatic Control of Industrial Processes
  • Advanced Technical Degree in Transmission
  • Advanced Technical Degree in External Plant
  • Advanced Technical Degree in Telephone Commutation
  • B.S. in Computing Systems Administration
  • B.S. in Systems, Information Technology and Computer Science Engineering
  • B.S. in Electronics, Information Technology and Computer Science Engineering
  • B.S. in Telecommunications and Teleinformatic Networks Engineering
  • B.S. in Mechatronics Engineering
  • Graduate Degree in Networks
  • Graduate Degree in Databases
  • Graduate Degree in Telecommunications
  • Graduate Degree in Computer Networks
  • Graduate Degree in Information Systems
  • Graduate Degree in Computer Security
  • Master’s Degree in Telecommunications and Teleinformatic Networks
  • Master’s Degree in Information Systems, Databases
  • Master’s Degree in Information Technologies
  • Independent Course in Structured Cabling
  • Independent Course in Computer Security Fundamentals
  • Independent Course in Corporative Voice over IP (VoIP) using Asterisk
    
    
    
    
    
• School of Science, Technology and Industry (FACTI for its initials in Spanish), which offers the following courses:
  • B.S. in Industrial Engineering
  • B.S. in Administrative Engineering
  • Graduate Degree in Management
  • Graduate Degree in Business Engineering
  • Graduate Degree in Agricultural Business Administration
  • Graduate Degree in Health Offices and Hospital Management
  • Graduate Degree in Hospital Management
  • Graduate Degree in Quality Planning and Assurance ISO 9000
  • Master’s Degree in Reliability
  • Master’s Degree in Business Engineering
  • Master’s Degree in Quality Management
  • Master’s Degree in Hospital Management
  • Master’s Degree in Human Resources Management
  • Master’s Degree in Agricultural Sciences Productivity
  • Master’s Degree in Health Sciences Productivity
  • Master’s Degree in Reliability Analysis and Administration
  • Master’s Degree in Reengineering and Assurance Technologies
    
    
    
    
    
• School of Education (FACED, for its initials in Spanish), which offers the following courses:
  • B.A. in Education, with five specializations: Mathematics and Physics, Chemistry and Biology, Information Technology and Computer Sciences, Language and Literature and History.
  • B.A. in Educational Management
  • Teacher licensure in Mathematics and Physics, Chemistry and Biology, Information Technology and Computer Sciences, Language and Literature and History.
    
    
    
    
    
• School of Communication Sciences (FACOM, for its initials in Spanish), which offers the following courses:
  • B.A. in Social Communication
  • Advanced Technical Degree in Communication and Design
  • Advanced Technical Degree in Cinematographic Production
  • Advanced Technical Degree in Digital Production
    
    
    
• School of Sports Science and Technology (FACTEDE, for its initials in Spanish), which offers the following courses:
  • B.S. in Sports Science and Technology
  • B.S. in Sports Entity Management
  • Advanced Technical Degree in Sports Science and Technology

Universidad Galileo also has four Professional Training Schools:

• Advanced School of Arts (ESA, for its initials in Spanish), which offers a B.A. in Music and Acoustic Technology.
  
  
  
• School of Health Sciences (ESCISA, for its initials in Spanish), which has a number of programs regarding Health Sciences, addressed to people working in the Health field. It offers several courses, including:
  • Advanced Technical Degree in Clinical Laboratory
  • Advanced Technical Degree in Radiology
  • Advanced Technical Degree in Optometry
  • Advanced Technical Degree in Intensive Care
    
    
    
• The Technical School (ESTEC, for its initials in Spanish), which offers different Advanced Technical Degree courses.
  
  
  
• Advanced School of Professional Updating and Development (ESDAP, for its initials in Spanish), which has programs addressed to people with institutional or governmental experience, they are either Bachelor’s degrees, Master’s Degrees or Diplomas.
  

It also has different programs:

• Human Development Programs; in which handicap students can obtain a Diploma in Information Technology Systems Operator or a Higher Technician Degree in Computer Programming. It also has Updating Programs for Adults.
  
  
  
• Continuing Education Programs; which offers Microsoft certified courses that allow students to update their knowledge. It also offers a Master’s Degree in Electronic Business, a Bachelor’s Degree in Bonds and Insurance, and Diplomas in Educational Innovation and in CISCO Networking (International Certifications).
  
• Finally, the Open Learning Institute (IDEA, for its initials in Spanish), which was created with the goal of reaching our country’s entire population. It has many Learning Centers in Guatemala City and throughout the country. It is a good option for those students who have no access to normal university programs. The courses are aiming to respond to actual corporate and governmental necessities.