Universidad Mayor de San Simón

Universidad Mayor de San Simón (UMSS) is a Bolivian university whose stated academic and research legacy dates to 1832. It presents itself as a community committed to knowledge, innovation, and development, serving students, educators, graduates, and the wider public. Its academic offering includes undergraduate careers, postgraduate programs, continuing education, and virtual learning through the Universidad Virtual Inteligente. The university also provides admissions information, academic calendars, scholarships, graduation options, and guidance for international students.

Research is a central part of UMSS’s work, with information on research themes and open science, alongside projects and university news. Students and faculty can access services and resources including electronic payments, university email and directory information, campus details, and administrative procedures. The institution publishes updates through its official digital newspaper and shares information about convocations, courses, events, and campus life. UMSS also provides institutional planning, management reports, transparency materials, and information about university governance, reflecting its role as an academic institution with educational, research, and public-service activities in Bolivia.