Water Resources Management
Engineering, policy, and environmental science converge in a degree built around Lake Cocibolca and the freshwater future of Central America.
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Founded MMXXVI · Managua, Nicaragua
Educating the stewards of a nation and a region.
A new international university in Nicaragua dedicated to government, public administration, the sustainable management of water, and the disciplines that shape modern public life.
- 10Schools
- 150+Degree Programs
- 2026Chartered
- 3Campuses
The University
Built for the work of public life.
An International University
Established by the Republic of Nicaragua and structured to welcome students and partner institutions from across the Americas and the wider world.
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Education for the Public Service
A university built in dialogue with ministries, courts, and international bodies — every program rooted in the work of public life.
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Ten Schools, One Mission
A comprehensive university for Central America.
From the flagship Water Resources Management program to the Schools of Law, Government, and International Affairs, NIGA is organized around the disciplines that prepare graduates for public service and leadership.
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Water Resources Management
NIGA's flagship degree — engineering, policy, and environmental science converging on the freshwater systems that will define Central America's future. Built around Lake Cocibolca and the Río San Juan basin.
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NIGA University Announces Inaugural Class
NIGA today announced the opening of admissions for its inaugural class of undergraduate and graduate students, set to enter in August 2026. Applications will be reviewed on a rolli…
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University Signs Cooperation Agreement with UNESCO
Chancellor Elena Sandoval and representatives of UNESCO's International Hydrological Programme signed a five-year cooperation agreement establishing joint research, faculty exchang…
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Inter-American Development Bank Awards $4.2M Research Grant
The Inter-American Development Bank announced a four-point-two-million-dollar research grant to NIGA's School of Engineering & Sustainable Infrastructure, supporting a multi-year a…
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Admissions Now Open
Join the inaugural class of 2030.
Applications for the Fall 2026 intake are reviewed on a rolling basis through 15 June 2026. Visit us in Managua, León, or Granada — or schedule a virtual consultation with an admissions officer.