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Universidad de La Guajira

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world rank  7217

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Overview

Founded in 1976, the Universidad de La Guajira (University of La Guajira) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the rural setting of the small city of Riohacha (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), La Guajira. Officially recognized by the Ministerio de Educación Nacional, Colombia (Ministry of National Education of Colombia), Universidad de La Guajira (UNIGUAJIRA) is a small-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 3,000-3,999 students) coeducational Colombian higher education institution. Universidad de La Guajira (UNIGUAJIRA) 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 47-year-old Colombian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The acceptance rate range is 50-59% making this Colombian higher education organization an averagely selective institution. UNIGUAJIRA also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

Universidad de La Guajira's Control Typepublic

Entity

Universidad de La Guajira's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Universidad de La Guajira' Size by Total Enrollmentsmall-sized

Selectivity

Universidad de La Guajira's Selectivity by Acceptance Rateaveragely selective

University Identity

Name
Name (English) University of La Guajira
Acronym UNIGUAJIRA
Founded 1976
Motto Academia y Proyección Social
Academic and Social Projection
Colours Blue, yellow and red
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University Location

Address Km 5 Vía a Maicao
Riohacha
La Guajira
Colombia
Universidad de La Guajira's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
Universidad de La Guajira Phone Number +57 (5) 728 2729
Universidad de La Guajira Fax Number +57 (5) 728 2729

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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 de La Guajira'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 de La Guajira'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 de La Guajira'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 de La Guajira.

Universidad de La Guajira: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students
0-999 US$
(0-910 Euro)
0-999 US$
(0-910 Euro)
International
students
0-999 US$
(0-910 Euro)
0-999 US$
(0-910 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 de La Guajira's admission information.

Universidad de La Guajira's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


Universidad de La Guajira's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Has Universidad de La Guajira a selective admission policy? Yes, based on entrance examinations.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Universidad de La Guajira's acceptance rate range is 50-59% making this institution an averagely selective higher education institution.


Universidad de La Guajira's International Students Admission International Students Admission

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


Universidad de La Guajira's Admission Office Admission Office

Km 5 Vía a Maicao
Riohacha - La Guajira
(954) 728 2729


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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 de La Guajira.

Universidad de La Guajira's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Universidad de La Guajira has an enrollment range of 3,000-3,999 students making it a small-sized institution.


Universidad de La Guajira's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution has a range of 400-499 academic employees (Faculty).


Universidad de La Guajira's Control Type Control Type

Universidad de La Guajira is a public higher education institution.


Universidad de La Guajira's Entity Type Entity Type

Universidad de La Guajira is a non-profit higher education institution.


Universidad de La Guajira's Campus Setting Campus Setting

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


Universidad de La Guajira's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.


Religious Affiliation

Universidad de La Guajira 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 de La Guajira's main facilities:


Universidad de La Guajira's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library.


Universidad de La Guajira's Housing University Housing

This institution provides housing services such as on-campus residences or dormitories.


Universidad de La Guajira'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 de La Guajira's main services:


Universidad de La Guajira's Financial Aid Financial Aid

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Universidad de La Guajira's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Not reported

Universidad de La Guajira's Distance Learning Distance Learning

This institution provides a distance learning mode for certain programs or courses.


Universidad de La Guajira's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

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Universidad de La Guajira'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 de La Guajira's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

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

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

2001


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

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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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Twitter X (Twitter)

Universidad de La Guajira's X (formerly Twitter) page Universidad de La Guajira's official Twitter page

YouTube YouTube

Universidad de La Guajira's YouTube channel Universidad de La Guajira's official YouTube channel

Instagram Instagram

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LinkedIn LinkedIn

Universidad de La Guajira's main LinkedIn profile

TikTok TikTok

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