Established in 1827, the Universidad del Cauca (University of Cauca) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the medium city of Popayán (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Cauca. Officially recognized by the Ministerio de Educación Nacional, Colombia (Ministry of National Education of Colombia), Universidad del Cauca is a large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 10,000-14,999 students) coeducational Colombian higher education institution. Universidad del Cauca 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 196-year-old Colombian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. Universidad del Cauca also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.
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Name (English) | University of Cauca |
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Name | University of Cauca |
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Address | Claustro de Santo Domingo, Calle 5 No. 4-70 Popayán Cauca Colombia |
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The following University of Cauca'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 University of Cauca's academic range and degree level offering.
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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.
uniRank publishes below some basic University of Cauca's admission information.
This institution admits Men and Women (coed).
Has University of Cauca a selective admission policy? Yes, based on entrance examinations.
University of Cauca's acceptance rate range is not reported.
International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.
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When deciding on a university or evaluating its worth, university size and profile hold significance. Here are potential reasons why university size and profile can influence students' choices.
uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for University of Cauca.
University of Cauca has an enrollment range of 10,000-14,999 students making it a large-sized institution.
This institution has a range of 1,000-1,499 academic employees (Faculty).
University of Cauca is a public higher education institution.
University of Cauca is a non-profit higher education institution.
This institution's main campus is located in a Urban setting.
This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.
University of Cauca does not have any religious affiliation.
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uniRank provides below an overview of University of Cauca's main facilities:
This institution has a physical Library.
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University of Cauca is legally recognized and/or accredited by: Ministerio de Educación Nacional, Colombia
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Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of disciplines and fields of study 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.
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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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