UPAL Graduate School

The Universidad Privada Abierta Latinoamericana offers exclusive postgraduate programs for graduates from all university fields of both the private and public systems in Bolivia, as well as international graduates from other educational institutions.

Postgraduate Programs

Diploma Program Offerings

Higher Education Based on Competencies

  • Higher Education by Competencies: Academic Management and Administration
  • Strategic Classroom Planning Based on Competencies
  • Research as a Resource in the Classroom from a Competency-Based Learning Approach
  • Endodontics and Post-Endodontic Rehabilitation
  • ICTs for Competency-Based Learning

Medicine

  • Medicine
  • Public Health
  • Obesity and Nutrition
  • Family and Community Health
  • Health Quality Management

Dentistry

  • Biodiversity in Health Services – Functional Biological Orthodontics
  • Minor Oral Surgery
  • Ortodoncia Avanzada
  • Advanced Orthodontics
  • Dental Aesthetics and Restorative Dentistry
  • Pediatric Dentistry
  • Implant Rehabilitation

Biochemistry and Pharmacy

  • Pharmacotherapy with OTC Medication
  • Parasitología Clínica
  • Clinical Bacteriology
  • Pharmaceutical Service Management
  • Gestión del ServicioHospital PharmacyFarmacéutico
  • System-Based Pharmacology

Law

  • Clinical Parasitology
  • Legislative Technique
  • Procedural Law
  • Notarial Law
  • Expert in Tax and Legal Management

Psychology

  • Psychoanalytic Approach and Intervention in Situations of Violence
  • Psychoanalytic Approach and Intervention in Situations of Violence
  • Care and Prevention of Violence Against Women Based on Gender
  • Psychomotricity and Early Stimulation
  • Care Protocols for Victims of Gender-Based Violence and Human Trafficking

Business, Commercial and Financial Administration

  • Neuroeducación: Coaching, PNL. e Inteligencia Emocional
  • Neurotraining Empresarial
  • Human Resources and Talent Management
  • Point of Sale Management
  • Expert in Tax and Legal Management

Nursing

  • Advanced Pediatric Nursing Care
  • Oncology Nursing Care

Bachelor’s Degree in Social Communication

  • Text Writing and Editing
  • Management and Development of Digital Projects in Marketing

National Graduates

UPAL, at the forefront of academic education, seeks to contribute to the development of our region through the specialization of professionals in multiple fields.

  • Photocopy of Academic Degree
  • Photocopy of National Degree Provision
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Original and photocopy of ID card

Requirements for Foreign Graduates

In addition to the first three requirements for Bolivian citizens (degrees, photos, and CV), the Original Birth Certificate and a legalized photocopy must be added, both certified by:

  • Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Country of Origin
  • Bolivian Consulate in the Country of Origin
  • Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Bolivia (Chancellery)

Or legalized through the Apostille procedure (DS. 3541 of April 25, 2018)

Benefits for Members of the UPAL Organization

If you are part of the UPAL organization, we can offer you a range of exclusive benefits that will be very useful throughout your postgraduate studies.

UPAL Organization

Teachers and their first-degree relatives, administrative staff, graduates, and partner institutions. Contact our admissions team for more information.

Contact the UPAL Graduate School

Cochabamba Admissions

Address: Calle Túpac Amaru N°1816
E-mail: mgabillo@upal.edu.bo / csucre@upal.edu.bo
Phone: 61680814

Admissions Oruro

Address: Calle Soria Galvarro #4743, between Lira and Oblitas
Email: walegria@upal.edu.bo
Phone: 61680820

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the duration of a UPAL Diploma Program?

Depending on the program, the duration can range from 3 to 6 months.

What is the mode of instruction?

All our diploma programs are conducted in person.

What are the class schedules?

Since they are designed for professionals, classes are preferably held in the evenings.