The Universidad Mayor de San Andrés (Mayor University of San Andrés, or UMSA) is a public university located in La Paz, Bolivia, founded in 1830. It is one of the oldest and most prestigious universities in the country. UMSA offers a wide range of undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs across disciplines including natural sciences, engineering, social sciences, law, economics, health sciences, and humanities. The university is renowned for its academic rigor, research output, and significant contributions to Bolivia’s social, cultural, and political development. UMSA also emphasizes community engagement, social responsibility, and the advancement of knowledge to address national and regional challenges.