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A: Admission requirements for Bolivian students:

Legalized photocopy of high school diploma, certified by the issuing university or SEDUCA
Original birth certificate
Photocopy of a valid ID
Two 3×3 cm color photos with a beige or light background

A: Requirements for foreign students:

1.- Photocopy of high school diploma or equivalent document that qualifies for higher education, legalized by:
Option 1
– Apostille procedure (DS. 3541 of April 25, 2018) in the country of origin
Option 2
Ministry of Education of the country of origin
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the country of origin
Bolivian Consulate in the country of origin
Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Bolivia (Chancellery)
(Both options are valid)

Photocopy of high school diploma or equivalent, legalized by:
Option 1
Apostille process (DS. 3541 of April 25, 2018) in the country of origin
Option 2
Ministry of Education of the country of origin
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the country of origin
Bolivian Consulate in the country of origin
Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Bolivia (Chancellery)
(Both options are valid)

A. 1.- Original transcript issued by the previous university
2.- Original or legalized copy of the syllabus for each course to be validated
3.- Simple copy of the study plan from the previous program
4.- Copy of the resolution authorizing the opening and operation of the program at the previous university
Note: Only validations from two universities will be accepted, and documentation must be provided separately for each institution.

Original transcript, legalized by the issuing institution:
Option 1
Apostille process (DS. 3541 of April 25, 2018) in the country of origin
Option 2
Competent Education Authority
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the country of origin
Bolivian Consulate in the country of origin
Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Bolivia (Chancellery)

2.- Original or legalized syllabus of each subject to be validated, also legalized by the issuing authority.
Legalized by the issuing authority in the country of origin:
Option 1
Apostille procedure (DS. 3541 of April 25, 2018) in the country of origin
Option 2
Competent Educational Authority of the country of origin
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the country of origin
Bolivian Consulate in the country of origin
Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Bolivia (Chancellery)

Only validations from two universities will be accepted, and documentation from each originating university must be submitted separately.
Transfer students from foreign universities where the official language is not Spanish must submit documents with an official translation into Spanish.

Letter to the Rector requesting course validation
Original transcript, course syllabi, and hourly load of completed courses, properly certified and legalized by the originating university
Certificate of good conduct issued by the originating university
I am a foreign student and want to validate courses. What documents are required?

Letter to the Rector requesting course validation
Certificate of good conduct from the originating university
Original transcript legalized by:
1. Ministry of Education of the country of origin
2. Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the country of origin
3. Bolivian Consulate in the country of origin
4. Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Bolivia (Chancellery)

Course Syllabi and Academic Hour Loads of Completed Subjects, properly paginated and legalized by:
1. The originating university
2. Ministry of Education of the country of origin
3. Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the country of origin
4. Bolivian Consulate in the country of origin
5. Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Bolivia (Chancellery)
6. Simple photocopy of the program opening resolution from the originating university

A. At UPAL, all classes and exams are conducted entirely in Spanish, as this is a requirement of the Bolivian Ministry of Education.

A. UPAL’s curriculum does not include a Spanish course; however, students are referred to a language institute in the city where they can enroll in a Spanish course.

A. Yes, UPAL has various agreements with foreign universities, which are updated regularly. For more information, please contact the University Welfare Office (Bienestar Universitario).

A. You must take care of this process personally; however, UPAL offers guidance and has a database of trusted professionals you can contact if you wish to proceed with your VISA or other documentation processes.