Overview
Established in 1953, the Universidad Pedagógica y Tecnológica de Colombia (Pedagogical and Technological University of Colombia) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Tunja (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Boyaca. This institution also has branch campuses in Duitama, Chiquinquirá and Sogamoso. Officially recognized by the Ministerio de Educación Nacional, Colombia (Ministry of National Education of Colombia), Universidad Pedagógica y Tecnológica de Colombia (UPTC) is a very large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 30,000-34,999 students) coeducational Colombian higher education institution. Universidad Pedagógica y Tecnológica de Colombia (UPTC) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 70-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 20-29% making this Colombian higher education organization a very selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. UPTC also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.
University Snapshot
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very large-sized
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very selective
University Identity
| Name | Universidad Pedagógica y Tecnológica de Colombia  |
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| Name (English) | Pedagogical and Technological University of Colombia |
| Acronym | UPTC |
| Founded | 1953 |
| Motto | Futurum Aedificamus Building the Future |
| Colours | Black and yellow |
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University Location
| Address | Avenida Central del Norte 39-115 Tunja Boyaca Colombia |
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+57 (8) 740 5626 |
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| Other locations | Duitama, Chiquinquirá and Sogamoso |
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Social Media
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