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Universidad Distrital Francisco José de Caldas

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world rank  1512

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Overview

Established in 1950, the Universidad Distrital Francisco José de Caldas (Francisco José de Caldas District University) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of 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 Distrital Francisco José de Caldas (UDFJC) is a large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 20,000-24,999 students) coeducational Colombian higher education institution. Universidad Distrital Francisco José de Caldas (UDFJC) 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 73-year-old Colombian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. UDFJC also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

Universidad Distrital Francisco José de Caldas's Control Typepublic

Entity

Universidad Distrital Francisco José de Caldas's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Universidad Distrital Francisco José de Caldas' Size by Total Enrollmentlarge-sized

Selectivity

Universidad Distrital Francisco José de Caldas's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratenot reported

University Identity

Name
Name (English) Francisco José de Caldas District University
Acronym UDFJC
Founded 1950
Motto Ubi Veritas Ibi Libertas
Where there is truth there is freedom
Colours Red and yellow
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University Location

Address Carrera 7 No. 40-53, Piso 10
Bogotá
Bogota
Colombia
Universidad Distrital Francisco José de Caldas's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
Universidad Distrital Francisco José de Caldas Phone Number +57 (1) 323 9300
Universidad Distrital Francisco José de Caldas Fax Number +57 (1) 310 5235

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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 Distrital Francisco José de Caldas'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 Distrital Francisco José de Caldas's academic range and degree level offering.




Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

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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 Distrital Francisco José de Caldas'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 Distrital Francisco José de Caldas.

Universidad Distrital Francisco José de Caldas: 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 Distrital Francisco José de Caldas's admission information.

Universidad Distrital Francisco José de Caldas's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


Universidad Distrital Francisco José de Caldas's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Has Universidad Distrital Francisco José de Caldas a selective admission policy? Yes, based on entrance examinations.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Universidad Distrital Francisco José de Caldas's acceptance rate range is not reported.


Universidad Distrital Francisco José de Caldas's International Students Admission International Students Admission

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


Universidad Distrital Francisco José de Caldas's Admission Office Admission Office






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Size and Profile

Introduction

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Size and Profile

uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for Universidad Distrital Francisco José de Caldas.

Universidad Distrital Francisco José de Caldas's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Universidad Distrital Francisco José de Caldas has an enrollment range of 20,000-24,999 students making it a large-sized institution.


Universidad Distrital Francisco José de Caldas's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution has a range of 1,500-1,999 academic employees (Faculty).


Universidad Distrital Francisco José de Caldas's Control Type Control Type

Universidad Distrital Francisco José de Caldas is a public higher education institution.


Universidad Distrital Francisco José de Caldas's Entity Type Entity Type

Universidad Distrital Francisco José de Caldas is a non-profit higher education institution.


Universidad Distrital Francisco José de Caldas's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a Urban setting.


Universidad Distrital Francisco José de Caldas's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.


Religious Affiliation

Universidad Distrital Francisco José de Caldas does not have any religious affiliation.


Facilities and Services

Introduction

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University Facilities

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Universidad Distrital Francisco José de Caldas's Library University Library

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Universidad Distrital Francisco José de Caldas's Housing University Housing

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Universidad Distrital Francisco José de Caldas's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

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University Services

uniRank provides below an overview of Universidad Distrital Francisco José de Caldas's main services:


Universidad Distrital Francisco José de Caldas's Financial Aid Financial Aid

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Universidad Distrital Francisco José de Caldas's Study Abroad Study Abroad

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Universidad Distrital Francisco José de Caldas's Distance Learning Distance Learning

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Universidad Distrital Francisco José de Caldas's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

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Universidad Distrital Francisco José de Caldas's Career Services Career Services

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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 Distrital Francisco José de Caldas's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Universidad Distrital Francisco José de Caldas 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 Distrital Francisco José de Caldas'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

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Affiliations and Memberships

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Academic Structure

Introduction

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Academic Structure

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Social Media

Introduction

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Social Media

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