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University Institute of La Paz

country rank  137
world rank  9410

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Overview

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.

University Snapshot

Control

University Institute of La Paz's Control Typepublic

Entity

University Institute of La Paz's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

University Institute of La Paz' Size by Total Enrollmentsmall-sized

Selectivity

University Institute of La Paz's Selectivity by Acceptance Rateaveragely selective

University Profile

Name (English)
Name University Institute of La Paz
Colours Light blue, white and green
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Campus Location

Address Centro de Investigaciones Santa Lucía, Km 14, Vía Bucaramanga Vereda El Zarzal
Barrancabermeja
Santander
Colombia
University Institute of La Paz Phone Number +57 (7) 611 8210
University Institute of La Paz Fax Number +57 (7) 620 0950

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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 University Institute of 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 University Institute of La Paz's academic range and degree level offering.



University Institute of La Paz: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix
PreBach
degrees		 Bachelor
degrees		 Master
degrees		 Doctoral
degrees

 
 
 
 
A&H
L&C
B&S
M&H
S&T
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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 University Institute of La Paz'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 University Institute of La Paz.

University Institute of La Paz: Tuition Fees Range Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students		 Not reported Not reported
International
students		 Not reported Not reported

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Notice: please contact the university's Admission Office for detailed information on University Institute of La Paz'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 University Institute of La Paz's admission information.

University Institute of La Paz's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


University Institute of La Paz's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Has University Institute of La Paz a selective admission policy? Yes, based on entrance examinations.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

University Institute of La Paz's acceptance rate range is 40-49% making this institution an averagely selective higher education institution.


University Institute of La Paz's International Students Admission International Students Admission

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


University Institute of La Paz's Admission Office Admission Office

Km 14 Vía Bucaramanga Vereda El Zarzal
Barrancabermeja
(97) 620 0620


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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 University Institute of La Paz.

University Institute of La Paz's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

University Institute of La Paz has an enrollment range of 2,000-2,999 students making it a small-sized institution.


University Institute of La Paz's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution has a range of 100-199 academic employees (Faculty).


University Institute of La Paz's Control Type Control Type

University Institute of La Paz is a public higher education institution.


University Institute of La Paz's Entity Type Entity Type

University Institute of La Paz is a non-profit higher education institution.


University Institute of La Paz's Campus Setting Campus Setting

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


University Institute of La Paz's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.


Religious Affiliation

University Institute of La Paz does not have any religious 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 University Institute of La Paz's main facilities:


University Institute of La Paz's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library. Visit University Institute of La Paz's Library


University Institute of La Paz's Housing University Housing

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


University Institute of La Paz'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 University Institute of La Paz's main services:


University Institute of La Paz's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Not reported

University Institute of La Paz's Study Abroad Study Abroad

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

University Institute of La Paz's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Not reported


University Institute of La Paz's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported

University Institute of La Paz'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.


University Institute of La Paz's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Accreditation or Recognition

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

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

2006


Programmatic or Specialized Accreditations

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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 University Institute of La Paz 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

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Affiliations and Memberships

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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

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Social Media

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


Facebook Facebook

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Twitter Twitter

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YouTube YouTube

University Institute of La Paz's YouTube channel University Institute of La Paz's official YouTube channel

Instagram Instagram

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LinkedIn LinkedIn

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TikTok TikTok

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Free Online Courses

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Wikipedia

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