THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH WEST EUROPE

Universidad Azteca International Network System and University of Northwest Europe

Universidad Azteca and the University of Northwest Europe signed an academic cooperation agreement. Suitable Masters graduates and, with the approval of UAzteca, other students with a relevant prior qualification, should be given the opportunity to participate in Master and PhD programmes offered jointly with UCN (Universidad Central de Nicaragua) internationally. Upon successful completion of the relevant programme, the participants will be awarded the title of Licenciado / Master (in specialized fields) or Doctor en Filosofía (PhD Doctor of Philosophy) by UAzteca & UCN. UAzteca is hereby validating the UNorthwest programme as in line with the academic requirements of the inter-university doctoral programme of UAzteca & UCN, and is in charge of the administration and conduct of the inter-university programme on behalf of UCN as well.The standard duration of the Master programme is two years or 120 ECTS, and the PhD programme is three years or 180 ECTS credits. However, students with advanced standing and research may study at their own pace. It is geared towards the requirements of applicable law and to UAzteca & UCN examination regulations. The standard duration of the PhD programme of three years applies to candidates with 300 ECTS credits as entry requirement. Other possible entry requirements will be reviewed during the admission process.