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Overview

Established in 1956, the Universidad Autónoma de Bucaramanga (Autonomous University of Bucaramanga) is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Bucaramanga (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Santander. This institution also has branch campuses in San GIl, Armenia and Yopal. Officially recognized by the Ministerio de Educación Nacional, Colombia (Ministry of National Education of Colombia), Universidad Autónoma de Bucaramanga (UNAB) is a large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 10,000-14,999 students) coeducational Colombian higher education institution. Universidad Autónoma de Bucaramanga (UNAB) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as 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 67-year-old Colombian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 50-59% making this Colombian higher education organization an averagely selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. UNAB also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

Universidad Autónoma de Bucaramanga's Control Typeprivate

Entity

Universidad Autónoma de Bucaramanga's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Universidad Autónoma de Bucaramanga' Size by Total Enrollmentlarge-sized

Selectivity

Universidad Autónoma de Bucaramanga's Selectivity by Acceptance Rateaveragely selective

University Profile

Name
Name (English) Autonomous University of Bucaramanga
Acronym UNAB
Founded 1956
Motto Soy Autónomo
I'm Autonomous
Colours Orange and white
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Campus Location

Address Calle 48 No. 39-234
Bucaramanga
680003 Santander
Colombia
Universidad Autónoma de Bucaramanga Phone Number +57 (7) 643 6111
Universidad Autónoma de Bucaramanga Fax Number +57 (7) 643 3958
Other locations San GIl, Armenia and Yopal

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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 Autónoma de Bucaramanga'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 Autónoma de Bucaramanga's academic range and degree level offering.




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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 Autónoma de Bucaramanga'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 Autónoma de Bucaramanga.

Autonomous University of Bucaramanga: 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)
2,500-4,999 US$
(2,280-4,555 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 Autónoma de Bucaramanga's admission information.

Universidad Autónoma de Bucaramanga's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


Universidad Autónoma de Bucaramanga's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Has Universidad Autónoma de Bucaramanga a selective admission policy? Yes, based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

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


Universidad Autónoma de Bucaramanga's International Students Admission International Students Admission

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


Universidad Autónoma de Bucaramanga's Admission Office Admission Office

Avenida 42 No. 48-11
Bucaramanga 680003
(7) 657 1800
127395

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Size and Profile

Introduction

University size and profile can be important factors to consider when choosing a university or assessing its value. Here are some potential reasons why University size and profile can affect students when choosing a university.


Size and Profile

uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for Universidad Autónoma de Bucaramanga.

Universidad Autónoma de Bucaramanga's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Universidad Autónoma de Bucaramanga has an enrollment range of 10,000-14,999 students making it a large-sized institution.


Universidad Autónoma de Bucaramanga's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution has a range of 500-599 academic employees (Faculty).


Universidad Autónoma de Bucaramanga's Control Type Control Type

Universidad Autónoma de Bucaramanga is a private higher education institution.


Universidad Autónoma de Bucaramanga's Entity Type Entity Type

Universidad Autónoma de Bucaramanga is a non-profit higher education institution.


Universidad Autónoma de Bucaramanga's Campus Setting Campus Setting

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


Universidad Autónoma de Bucaramanga's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.


Religious Affiliation

Universidad Autónoma de Bucaramanga 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 Autónoma de Bucaramanga's main facilities:


Universidad Autónoma de Bucaramanga's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library. Visit Universidad Autónoma de Bucaramanga's Library


Universidad Autónoma de Bucaramanga's Housing University Housing

Not reported


Universidad Autónoma de Bucaramanga'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 Autónoma de Bucaramanga's main services:


Universidad Autónoma de Bucaramanga's Financial Aid Financial Aid

This institution offers one or more of the following financial aid for eligible students: scholarships, grants, loans, tuition waivers, emergency financial aid etc.

Universidad Autónoma de Bucaramanga's Study Abroad Study Abroad

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

Universidad Autónoma de Bucaramanga's Distance Learning Distance Learning

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


Universidad Autónoma de Bucaramanga's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported

Universidad Autónoma de Bucaramanga's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


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 Autónoma de Bucaramanga's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Universidad Autónoma de Bucaramanga is legally recognized and/or accredited by: Ministerio de Educación Nacional, Colombia

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

2002


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Universidad Autónoma de Bucaramanga's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • Consejo Nacional de Acreditación (CNA)
  • Consejo Latinoamericano de Acreditación de la Educación en Periodismo (CLAEP)


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Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

University memberships and affiliations to external organizations can be important for several reasons... read our article about university affiliations and memberships to learn more.


Affiliations and Memberships

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

  • Red Universitaria Mutis (RUM)
  • Corporación Red de Instituciones de Educación, Investigación y Desarrollo del Oriente Colombiano (UNIRED)
  • Red Latinoamericana de Cooperación Universitaria (RLCU)
  • Red Colombiana para la Internacionalización de la Educación Superior (RCI)
  • Asociación Colombiana de Universidades (ASCUN)
  • Asociación Universitaria Iberoamericana de Postgrado (AUIP)

Academic Structure

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 Structure

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Social Media

Introduction

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Social Media

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LinkedIn LinkedIn

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TikTok TikTok

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Free Online Courses

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