Université Polytechnique de San Pedro

Sapidus, Veritatis, Honore

San-Pédro, Côte d'Ivoire · University · Public institution · Founded 1977 · Accredited by Ministère de l'Enseignement Supérieur et de la Recherche Scientifique (MESRS), Côte d'Ivoire (public university, decree 2021-278) · Taught in French

The University of San Pedro Sula (USAP) is a private university located in San Pedro Sula, Honduras. Established on November 15, 1977, as the result of an initiative of prominent entrepreneurs, professionals, and cultural leaders, led by Jorge E. Jaar, who envisioned the creation of the country's first private university during a business round table in San Pedro Sula. It was the first private university in Honduras, it began operations on December 1, 1977. It offers a range of undergraduate, technical, and graduate programs.

Programmes

• Engineering Preparatory Classes (MPSI)
• Marine and Coastal Sciences
• Agronomy and Agro-industry
• Food Process Engineering
• Fisheries and Environment
• Animal Production
• Health Sciences

Tuition

• Tuition: XOF 30,000 to 90,000 per year
• National scale for ministry-oriented students (2026-27, reported by aggregators): Licence 30,000, Master 60,000, Doctorate 90,000 XOF per year, plus UFR fees. Higher fees apply to students from outside Côte d'Ivoire and to professional tracks; confirm with the university.

Admissions

• Initial Licence entry is reserved for new bac holders placed by the ministry (MESRS) orientation, usually aged 23 or under
• Preparatory classes (MPSI): bac C or E
• Fisheries, environment and animal production: bac C, D or F7
• Scholarships or financial aid available

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