Overview
Established in 1984, the Universidad Católica Luis Amigó (Luis Amigó Catholic University) is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Medellín (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Antioquia. This institution also has branch campuses in Bogotá, Cartagena, Manizales, Montería and Palmira. Officially recognized by the Ministerio de Educación Nacional, Colombia (Ministry of National Education of Colombia), Universidad Católica Luis Amigó (UCLA) is a large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 10,000-14,999 students) coeducational Colombian higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Catholic religion. Universidad Católica Luis Amigó (UCLA) 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 39-year-old Colombian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 90-99% making this Colombian higher education organization a least selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. UCLA also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.
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University Identity
| Name | Universidad Católica Luis Amigó  |
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| Name (English) | Luis Amigó Catholic University |
| Acronym | UCLA |
| Founded | 1984 |
| Motto | La realización del ser humano, el compromiso que sabemos cumplir |
| Colours | Blue and orange |
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University Location
| Address | Transversal 51A No. 67B-90 Medellín Antioquia Colombia |
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+57 (4) 448 7666 |
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+57 (4) 384 9797 |
| Other locations | Bogotá, Cartagena, Manizales, Montería and Palmira |
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