Chapter III · The Americas
Study abroad inPanama
Panama sits in Central America, with Panama City as its capital. The main language is Spanish, and the currency is the Panamanian balboa. We list 8 study abroad programmes here, run by SIT Study Abroad, Peace Boat and The School for Field Studies (SFS) and others.
- Capital
- Panama City
- Languages
- Spanish
- Currency
- Panamanian balboa (PAB)
- Programmes
- 8
- Universities
- 17
Programmes in Panama
Across Panama and multi-city
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· ★ 5.0 (24 reviews)SIT Study Abroadvia Go Overseas
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· ★ 5.0 (4 reviews)Peace Boatvia Go Overseas
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· ★ 4.8 (4 reviews)The School for Field Studies (SFS)via Go Overseas
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· ★ 5.0 (3 reviews)Sea Statevia Go Overseas
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· ★ 5.0 (1 reviews)DreamSpear Educational Campsvia Go Overseas
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Midway University Office of Multicultural & International Affairsvia Go Overseas
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Spanish at Locationsvia Go Overseas
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LIU Globalvia Go Overseas
Universities in Panama
17 institutions in total, all listed in our Panama university directory.
- Columbus University
- Floret Global University
- Instituto de Enseñanza Superior Oteima
- Universidad Tecnológica Oteima
- Universidad de Cartago
- Universidad Especializada de Las Americas
- Universidad del Istmo
- Universidad Latinoamericana de Ciencia y Tecnologia, Panamá
- Universidad Latina de Panamá
- Universidad Autonoma de Chiriqui
- Universidad Abierta y a Distancia de Panama
- Universidad Interamericana de Educacion a Distancia de Panama
- Universidad de Panamá
- Universidad Católica Santa María La Antigua
- Universidad Tecnológica de Panamá
- Victoria International University
- West Coast University (WCU)
Questions about studying in Panama
How many study abroad programmes are there in Panama?
StudiesForeign currently lists 8 programmes in Panama from 8 providers. Each listing links to the organisation that runs it, where you can check dates, prices and how to apply.
Can I study in Panama in English?
Yes, in many cases. Many study abroad programmes in Panama are designed for international students and teach in English, often alongside Spanish classes. Some programmes, especially direct enrolment at local universities, expect you to study in Spanish, so check each programme’s language requirements.
How many universities are there in Panama?
Our directory lists 17 universities and higher-education institutions in Panama, with links to their official websites.