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Universidad de San Carlos de Guatemala

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The Universidad de San Carlos de Guatemala (USAC) was one of the first universities in America. It was officially declared a university on January 31, 1676 by royal command of the King Charles II of Spain. It had previously been known as the School of Saint Thomas, founded in 1562 by the priest Francisco Marroquín. The University finally gained international acceptance by Official Decree from Pope Innocent XI, on June 18 1687.

In the early years, it offered studies in civil and liturgical Law, theology, philosophy, medicine and Indian languages. During the Guatemalan Civil War (early 1960s to 1995), the university had a reputation as a hotbed of communist and guerrilla ideology.

Today, the University offers courses in practically all areas of science and humanistic studies, both at the undergraduate and graduate levels. It is considered one of the best public universities in Central America. It is the only public university in the country.

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