Founded in 1987, the Instituto Universitario de La Paz (University Institute of La Paz) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the rural setting of the medium city of Barrancabermeja (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Santander. Officially recognized by the Ministerio de Educación Nacional, Colombia (Ministry of National Education of Colombia), Instituto Universitario de La Paz (UNIPAZ) is a small-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 2,000-2,999 students) coeducational Colombian higher education institution. Instituto Universitario de La Paz (UNIPAZ) 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 36-year-old Colombian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The acceptance rate range is 40-49% making this Colombian higher education organization an averagely selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UNIPAZ also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.
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non-profit
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small-sized
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averagely selective
Name | Instituto Universitario de La Paz |
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Name (English) | University Institute of La Paz |
Acronym | UNIPAZ |
Founded | 1987 |
Motto | Sembrando Futuro Seeding Future |
Colours | Light blue, white and green |
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Address | Centro de Investigaciones Santa Lucía, Km 14, Vía Bucaramanga Vereda El Zarzal Barrancabermeja Santander Colombia |
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+57 (7) 611 8210 | |
+57 (7) 620 0950 |
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The following Instituto Universitario de La Paz'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 Instituto Universitario de La Paz's academic range and degree level offering.
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This institution admits Men and Women (coed).
Has Instituto Universitario de La Paz a selective admission policy? Yes, based on entrance examinations.
Instituto Universitario de La Paz's acceptance rate range is 40-49% making this institution an averagely selective higher education institution.
International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.
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uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for Instituto Universitario de La Paz.
Instituto Universitario de La Paz has an enrollment range of 2,000-2,999 students making it a small-sized institution.
This institution has a range of 100-199 academic employees (Faculty).
Instituto Universitario de La Paz is a public higher education institution.
Instituto Universitario de La Paz is a non-profit higher education institution.
This institution's main campus is located in a Rural setting.
This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.
Instituto Universitario de La Paz does not have any religious affiliation.
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uniRank provides below an overview of Instituto Universitario de La Paz's main facilities:
This institution has a physical Library.
This institution provides housing services such as on-campus residences or dormitories.
This institution features sporting facilities and organizes sports activities for its students.
uniRank provides below an overview of Instituto Universitario de La Paz's main services:
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This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.
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Instituto Universitario de La Paz is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Ministerio de Educación Nacional, Colombia
Year of first Recognition or Accreditation
2006
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