University of Havana
Universidad de la Habana | |
| Type | Public |
|---|---|
| Established | 5 January 1728 |
| Rector | Miriam Nicado García, Ph.D |
Academic staff | over 300 |
| Students | 24,247 |
| Location | , Cuba |
| Website | www.uh.cu |
The University of Havana (UH; Spanish: Universidad de La Habana) is a public university located in the Vedado district of Havana, the capital of Cuba. Founded on 5 January 1728, the university is the oldest in Cuba, and one of the first to be founded in the Americas. Originally a religious institution, today the university has 15 faculties (colleges) at its Havana campus and distance learning centers throughout Cuba.