The Universidad de San Carlos de Guatemala is the largest and oldest university of Guatemala; it is also the fourth founded in the Americas. Established in the Kingdom of Guatemala during the Spanish colony, it was the only university in Guatemala until 1954, although it continues to hold distinction as the only public university in the entire country.
Other name: USAC
Former name: Royal and Pontifical University of San Carlos of Guatemala (1676–1829) Science Academy (1834–1840)
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