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Catholic University of Colombia

country rank  39
world rank  3607

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Overview

Founded in 1970, the Universidad Católica de Colombia (Catholic University of Colombia) is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large metropolis of Bogotá (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants), Bogota. This institution also has a branch campus in Chia. Officially recognized by the Ministerio de Educación Nacional, Colombia (Ministry of National Education of Colombia), Universidad Católica de Colombia (UCATOLICA) 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 de Colombia (UCATOLICA) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation) and bachelor's degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 54-year-old Colombian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The acceptance rate range is 60-69% making this Colombian higher education organization a moderately selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UCATOLICA 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

Catholic University of Colombia's Control Typeprivate

Entity

Catholic University of Colombia's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Catholic University of Colombia' Size by Total Enrollmentlarge-sized

Selectivity

Catholic University of Colombia's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratemoderately selective

University Profile

Name (English)
Name Catholic University of Colombia
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Campus Location

Address Avenida Caracas No. 46-72
Bogotá
11112 Bogota
Colombia
Catholic University of Colombia Phone Number +57 (1) 245 2695
Catholic University of Colombia Fax Number +57 (1) 285 3830
Other locations Chia

Catholic University of Colombia's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View

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 Catholic University of Colombia'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 Catholic University of Colombia's academic range and degree level offering.



Catholic University of Colombia: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix
PreBach
degrees		 Bachelor
degrees		 Master
degrees		 Doctoral
degrees

 
 
 
 
A&H
L&C
B&S
M&H
S&T
Eng

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Notice: please contact or visit the university website for detailed information on Catholic University of Colombia's areas of study and degree levels currently offered; the above matrix may not be complete or up-to-date.

Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees represent the cost that a student is billed by a university for one academic year of full-time study. Check out our guide article on tuition fees and financial aid options to gain further insights.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Catholic University of Colombia'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 Catholic University of Colombia.

Catholic University of Colombia: Tuition Fees Range Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students		 1,000-2,499 US$
(910-2,280 Euro)		 2,500-4,999 US$
(2,280-4,555 Euro)
International
students		 0-999 US$
(0-910 Euro)		 1,000-2,499 US$
(910-2,280 Euro)

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Notice: please contact the university's Admission Office for detailed information on Catholic University of Colombia's yearly tuition fees which apply to your specific situation and study interest; tuition fees may vary by program, citizenship/residency, study mode (i.e. face to face or online, part time or full time), as well as other factors. The above matrix is indicative only and may not be up-to-date.

Admission Info

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 Policy

uniRank publishes below some basic Catholic University of Colombia's admission information.

Catholic University of Colombia's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


Catholic University of Colombia's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Has Catholic University of Colombia a selective admission policy? Yes, based on entrance examinations.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Catholic University of Colombia's acceptance rate range is 60-69% making this institution a moderately selective higher education institution.


Catholic University of Colombia's International Students Admission International Students Admission

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


Catholic University of Colombia's Admission Office Admission Office

Avenida Caracas No. 46-72
Bogotá 11111
(1) 288 1313


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Profile and Size

Introduction

When deciding on a university or evaluating its worth, university size and profile hold significance. Here are potential reasons why university size and profile can influence students' choices.


Profile and Size

uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for Catholic University of Colombia.

Catholic University of Colombia's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Catholic University of Colombia has an enrollment range of 10,000-14,999 students making it a large-sized institution.


Catholic University of Colombia's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution has a range of 300-399 academic employees (Faculty).


Catholic University of Colombia's Control Type Control Type

Catholic University of Colombia is a private higher education institution.


Catholic University of Colombia's Entity Type Entity Type

Catholic University of Colombia is a non-profit higher education institution.


Catholic University of Colombia's Campus Setting Campus Setting

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


Catholic University of Colombia's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.


Catholic University of Colombia is Christian-Catholic Religious Affiliation

Catholic University of Colombia has a Christian-Catholic affiliation.


Facilities and Services

Introduction

Curious about the most prevalent university facilities and services? Delve into our two guide articles on University Facilities and University Services for more insights.


University Facilities

uniRank provides below an overview of Catholic University of Colombia's main facilities:


Catholic University of Colombia's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library. Visit Catholic University of Colombia's Library


Catholic University of Colombia's Housing University Housing

Not reported


Catholic University of Colombia'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 Catholic University of Colombia's main services:


Catholic University of Colombia's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Not reported

Catholic University of Colombia's Study Abroad Study Abroad

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

Catholic University of Colombia's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Not reported


Catholic University of Colombia's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported

Catholic University of Colombia's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


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Accreditation and Recognition

Introduction

Various countries have diverse types of legal recognition and quality assessment for higher education institutions, depending on their legal and higher education systems... explore our article on university accreditation and recognition for further information.


Catholic University of Colombia's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Accreditation or Recognition

Catholic University of Colombia is legally recognized and/or accredited by: Ministerio de Educación Nacional, Colombia

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1970


Programmatic or Specialized Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Catholic University of Colombia's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • Consejo Nacional de Acreditación (CNA)
  • Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA)


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Important: the above section is intended to include only those reputable organizations (e.g. Ministries or Departments of Higher Education) that have the legal authority to officially charter, license, register or, more generally, recognize Catholic University of Colombia as a whole (institutional legal recognition), accredit the institution as a whole (institutional accreditation) or accredit its specific programs/courses (programmatic accreditation).

Affiliations and Memberships

Introduction

University affiliations and memberships with external organizations can hold significance for various reasons... explore our article on university affiliations and memberships for further insights.


Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Catholic University of Colombia's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • International Federation of Catholic Universities (IFCU)

Academic Divisions

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of disciplines and fields of study 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 Divisions

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Social Media

Introduction

Social media can be a powerful tool for Universities to communicate with current students, alumni, faculty, staff and the wider community. But how can social media be important for prospective students? Read our article about the importance of Social Media for universities and prospective students to learn more.


Social Media

uniRank publishes brief reviews, rankings and metrics of some Catholic University of Colombia's social media channels as a starting point for comparison and an additional selection tool for potential applicants.


Facebook Facebook

Catholic University of Colombia's Facebook page Catholic University of Colombia's official Facebook page

Twitter Twitter

Catholic University of Colombia's Twitter page Catholic University of Colombia's official Twitter page

YouTube YouTube

Catholic University of Colombia's YouTube channel Catholic University of Colombia's official YouTube channel

Instagram Instagram

Catholic University of Colombia's Instagram page Catholic University of Colombia's official Instagram channel

LinkedIn LinkedIn

Catholic University of Colombia's main LinkedIn profile

TikTok TikTok

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Free Online Courses

Open Education Global Open Education Global

This higher education institution is not a member of the Open Education Global (OEGlobal) organization that is developing, implementing and supporting free open education and free online courses. View a list of Open Education Global members by country.

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Wikipedia

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Catholic University of Colombia's Wikipedia article

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Site last updated: Wednesday, 28 August 2024

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