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Universidad Surcolombiana

country rank  89
world rank  6909

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Overview

Founded in 1976, the Universidad Surcolombiana (South Colombian University) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the medium city of Neiva (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Huila. Officially recognized by the Ministerio de Educación Nacional, Colombia (Ministry of National Education of Colombia), Universidad Surcolombiana (USCO) is a medium-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 7,000-7,999 students) coeducational Colombian higher education institution. Universidad Surcolombiana (USCO) 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 48-year-old Colombian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The acceptance rate range is 20-29% making this Colombian higher education organization a very selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. USCO also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

Universidad Surcolombiana's Control Typepublic

Entity

Universidad Surcolombiana's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Universidad Surcolombiana' Size by Total Enrollmentmedium-sized

Selectivity

Universidad Surcolombiana's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratevery selective

University Identity

Name
Name (English) South Colombian University
Acronym USCO
Founded 1976
Colours Red and white
Video Presentation

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University Location

Address Avenida Pastrana Borrero Carrera 1
Neiva
Huila
Colombia
Universidad Surcolombiana's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
Universidad Surcolombiana Phone Number +57 (8) 875 4753
Universidad Surcolombiana Fax Number +57 (8) 875 8890

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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 Surcolombiana'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 Surcolombiana'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 Surcolombiana'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 Surcolombiana.

Universidad Surcolombiana: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students
0-999 US$
(0-910 Euro)
1,000-2,499 US$
(910-2,280 Euro)
International
students
0-999 US$
(0-910 Euro)
1,000-2,499 US$
(910-2,280 Euro)

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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 Surcolombiana's admission information.

Universidad Surcolombiana's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


Universidad Surcolombiana's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Has Universidad Surcolombiana a selective admission policy? Yes, based on entrance examinations.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Universidad Surcolombiana's acceptance rate range is 20-29% making this institution a very selective higher education institution.


Universidad Surcolombiana's International Students Admission International Students Admission

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


Universidad Surcolombiana's Admission Office Admission Office

Avenida Pastrana Borrero - Carrera 1
Neiva
(8) 875 5144
01800 0968722

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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 Surcolombiana.

Universidad Surcolombiana's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Universidad Surcolombiana has an enrollment range of 7,000-7,999 students making it a medium-sized institution.


Universidad Surcolombiana's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution has a range of 600-699 academic employees (Faculty).


Universidad Surcolombiana's Control Type Control Type

Universidad Surcolombiana is a public higher education institution.


Universidad Surcolombiana's Entity Type Entity Type

Universidad Surcolombiana is a non-profit higher education institution.


Universidad Surcolombiana's Campus Setting Campus Setting

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


Universidad Surcolombiana's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.


Religious Affiliation

Universidad Surcolombiana 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 Surcolombiana's main facilities:


Universidad Surcolombiana's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library.


Universidad Surcolombiana's Housing University Housing

Not reported


Universidad Surcolombiana's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

This institution features sporting facilities and organizes sports activities for its students.



University Services

uniRank provides below an overview of Universidad Surcolombiana's main services:


Universidad Surcolombiana's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Not reported

Universidad Surcolombiana's Study Abroad Study Abroad

This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.

Universidad Surcolombiana's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Not reported


Universidad Surcolombiana's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported

Universidad Surcolombiana'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 Surcolombiana's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

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

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1975


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Universidad Surcolombiana'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

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

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Social Media

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Universidad Surcolombiana's Facebook page Universidad Surcolombiana's official Facebook page

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YouTube YouTube

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Instagram Instagram

Universidad Surcolombiana's Instagram page Universidad Surcolombiana's official Instagram channel

LinkedIn LinkedIn

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TikTok TikTok

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