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Universidad Externado de Colombia

country rank  14
world rank  1868

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Overview

Founded in 1886, the Universidad Externado de Colombia (Externado University of Colombia) is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the large metropolis of Bogotá (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants), Bogota. Officially recognized by the Ministerio de Educación Nacional, Colombia (Ministry of National Education of Colombia), Universidad Externado de Colombia (UEC) is a large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 10,000-14,999 students) coeducational Colombian higher education institution. Universidad Externado de Colombia (UEC) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 138-year-old Colombian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UEC also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

Universidad Externado de Colombia's Control Typeprivate

Entity

Universidad Externado de Colombia's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Universidad Externado de Colombia' Size by Total Enrollmentlarge-sized

Selectivity

Universidad Externado de Colombia's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratenot reported

University Identity

Name
Name (English) Externado University of Colombia
Acronym UEC
Founded 1886
Motto Post tenebras spero lucem
After the darkness I hope for the light
Video Presentation

n.a.; please submit an official Universidad Externado de Colombia general video presentation.

University Location

Address Calle 12 No. 1-17 Este
Bogotá
Bogota
Colombia
Universidad Externado de Colombia's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
Universidad Externado de Colombia Phone Number +57 (1) 342 0288
Universidad Externado de Colombia Fax Number +57 (1) 284 3769

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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between comprehensive/generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.


Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following Universidad Externado de Colombia's Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Universidad Externado de Colombia's academic range and degree level offering.




Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

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You can also explore our new A-Z Guide to 8,100 University Programs, Courses and Degrees to learn more about study outlines and typical duration, tuition ranges, career prospects, salary expectations of each course/program/degree.

Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees refers to the amount of money that a student is charged by a University for one academic year of full-time study. Read our guide article about tuition fees and financial aid options to learn more.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Universidad Externado de Colombia's Tuition Fees Range Matrix is divided into 2 types of students, local and international students, and 2 degree levels, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, and aims to help students to have an approximate idea of the yearly tuition range they might expect to pay at Universidad Externado de Colombia.

Universidad Externado de Colombia: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

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Admissions

Introduction

Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our "Introduction to University Admissions" article to learn more.


Admission Information

uniRank publishes below some basic Universidad Externado de Colombia's admission information.

Universidad Externado de Colombia's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


Universidad Externado de Colombia's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Has Universidad Externado de Colombia a selective admission policy? Yes, based on entrance examinations.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Universidad Externado de Colombia's acceptance rate range is not reported.


Universidad Externado de Colombia's International Students Admission International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.

Externado University of Colombia has more than 100 international students.

Universidad Externado de Colombia's Admission Office Admission Office






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Size and Profile

Introduction

University size and profile can be important factors to consider when choosing a university. Here are some potential reasons why University size and profile can affect students when choosing a university.


Size and Profile

uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for Universidad Externado de Colombia.

Universidad Externado de Colombia's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Universidad Externado de Colombia has an enrollment range of 10,000-14,999 students making it a large-sized institution.


Universidad Externado de Colombia's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution has a range of 900-999 academic employees (Faculty).


Universidad Externado de Colombia's Control Type Control Type

Universidad Externado de Colombia is a private higher education institution.


Universidad Externado de Colombia's Entity Type Entity Type

Universidad Externado de Colombia is a non-profit higher education institution.


Universidad Externado de Colombia's Campus Setting Campus Setting

Not reported


Universidad Externado de Colombia's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.


Religious Affiliation

Universidad Externado de Colombia does not have any religious affiliation.


Facilities and Services

Introduction

What are the most common University facilities and services? Read our two guide articles about University Facilities and University Services to learn more.


University Facilities

uniRank provides below an overview of Universidad Externado de Colombia's main facilities:


Universidad Externado de Colombia's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library.


Universidad Externado de Colombia's Housing University Housing

Not reported


Universidad Externado de Colombia's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Not reported



University Services

uniRank provides below an overview of Universidad Externado de Colombia's main services:


Universidad Externado de Colombia's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Not reported

Universidad Externado de Colombia's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Not reported

Universidad Externado de Colombia's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Not reported


Universidad Externado de Colombia's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported

Universidad Externado de Colombia's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

There are different types of legal recognition and quality assessment of higher education institutions around the world, depending on the country and its legal and higher education system... read our article about university accreditation and recognition to learn more.


Universidad Externado de Colombia's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Universidad Externado de Colombia is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Ministerio de Educación Nacional, Colombia


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Universidad Externado de Colombia's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • Consejo Nacional de Acreditación (CNA)


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Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

University memberships and affiliations to external organizations can be important for several reasons... read our article about university affiliations and memberships to learn more.


Affiliations and Memberships

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Academic Structure

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of fields of study and disciplines a University focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer academic divisions and a simplified organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.


Academic Structure

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Social Media

Introduction

Social media can be a powerful tool for Universities to communicate with current students, alumni, faculty, staff and the wider community. But how can social media be important for prospective students? Read our article about the importance of Social Media for universities and prospective students to learn more.


Social Media

uniRank publishes brief reviews, rankings and metrics of some Universidad Externado de Colombia's social media channels as a starting point for comparison and an additional selection tool for potential applicants.


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Universidad Externado de Colombia's X (formerly Twitter) page Universidad Externado de Colombia's official Twitter page

YouTube YouTube

Universidad Externado de Colombia's YouTube channel Universidad Externado de Colombia's official YouTube channel

Instagram Instagram

Universidad Externado de Colombia's Instagram page Universidad Externado de Colombia's official Instagram channel

LinkedIn LinkedIn

Universidad Externado de Colombia's main LinkedIn profile

TikTok TikTok

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Free Online Courses

Open Education Global Open Education Global

This higher education institution is not a member of the Open Education Global (OEGlobal) organization that is developing, implementing and supporting free open education and free online courses. View a list of Open Education Global members by country.


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