Overview
Founded in 1976, the Universidad Popular del Cesar (Popular University of Cesar) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Valledupar (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Cesar. This institution also has a branch campus in Aguachica. Officially recognized by the Ministerio de Educación Nacional, Colombia (Ministry of National Education of Colombia), Universidad Popular del Cesar (UPC) is a large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 15,000-19,999 students) coeducational Colombian higher education institution. Universidad Popular del Cesar (UPC) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), 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 47-year-old Colombian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UPC also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.
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| Name (English) | Popular University of Cesar  |
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| Name | Popular University of Cesar |
| Colours | Green and white |
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| Address | Sede Balneario Hurtado Valledupar Cesar Colombia |
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+57 (57) 584 5761 |
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+57 (55) 573 6203 |
| Other locations | Aguachica |
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