Universidad Autónoma de Bucaramanga

country rank	34
world rank	4685

University Overview

Established in 1956, Universidad Autónoma de Bucaramanga (Autonomous University of Bucaramanga) is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the medium-sized city of Bucaramanga (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Santander. This institution has also branch campuses in the following location(s): San GIl, Armenia, Yopal. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministerio de Educación Nacional - Consejo Nacional de Educación Superior, Colombia (Ministry of National Education - National Council for Higher Education, Colombia), Universidad Autónoma de Bucaramanga (UNAB) is a large (uniRank enrollment range: 10,000-14,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Universidad Autónoma de Bucaramanga (UNAB) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation degrees), bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 62 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 50-60% making this Colombian higher education organization a averagely selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment.

University Identity

Name	Universidad Autónoma de Bucaramanga
Name	Autonomous University of Bucaramanga
Acronym	UNAB
Founded	1956
Motto	Soy Autónomo I'm Autonomous
Colours	Orange and white
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University Location

Address	Calle 48 39-234 Bucaramanga (population range: 500,000-1,000,000) 1642 Santander Colombia
T	+57 (7) 643 6111
F	+57 (7) 643 3958
Other locations	San GIl, Armenia, Yopal

Study Areas and Degree Levels

uniRank Study Areas/Degree Levels Matrix^™
	Undergraduate		Postgraduate
	PreBach degrees PreBachelor degrees	Bachelor degrees Bachelor degrees	Master degrees Master degrees	Doctoral degrees Doctoral degrees

Arts & Humanities A&H
Business & Social Sciences B&S
Language & Cultural L&C
Medicine & Health M&H
Engineering Eng
Science & Technology S&T

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Important: please contact or visit the official website of Universidad Autónoma de Bucaramanga for detailed information on areas of study and degree levels currently offered; the above uniRank Study Areas/Degree Levels Matrix^™ is indicative only and may not be up-to-date or complete.

Yearly Tuition Range

uniRank Tuition Range Matrix^™
	Undergraduate	Postgraduate
Local students Local student	1,000-2,500 US$ (750-1,800 Euro)	2,500-5,000 US$ (1,800-3,700 Euro)
International students Int'l student	0-1,000 US$ (0-750 Euro)	2,500-5,000 US$ (1,800-3,700 Euro)

Important: the above uniRank Tuition Range Matrix^™ does not include room, board or other external costs; tuition may vary by areas of study, degree level, student nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact the appropriate Universidad Autónoma de Bucaramanga's office for detailed information on yearly tuitions which apply to your specific situation and study interest; the above uniRank Tuition Range Matrix^™ is indicative only and may not be up-to-date or complete.

University Admissions

Gender	Men and Women (coed)
International Students	Yes, international applicants are welcome to apply for admission
Selection Type	Yes, based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades
Admission Rate	50-60%
Admission Office	Avenida 42 No. 48-11 Bucaramanga 1642 +57 (7) 657 1800 127395

Important: admission policy and acceptance rate may vary by areas of study, degree level, student nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact the Universidad Autónoma de Bucaramanga's Admission Office for detailed information on a specific admission selection policy and acceptance rate; the above University admission information is indicative only and may not be complete or up-to-date.

Size and Profile

Student Enrollment	10,000-14,999
Academic Staff	500-599
Control Type	Private
Entity Type	Non-Profit

Academic Calendar	Semesters
Campus Setting	Urban
Religious Affiliation	None

Facilities and Services

Library	Yes
Housing	Not reported
Sport Facilities	Yes

Financial Aids	Yes
Study Abroad	Yes
Distance Learning	Yes

Important: please contact or visit the official website of Universidad Autónoma de Bucaramanga for detailed information on facilities and services provided, including the type of scholarships and other financial aids offered to local or international students; the information above is indicative only and may not be complete or up-to-date.

Accreditations

Institutional Accreditation or Recognition

Ministerio de Educación Nacional - Consejo Nacional de Educación Superior, Colombia

Year of first Accreditation

2002

Other Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

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

Important: the above section is intended to include only those reputable organizations (e.g. Ministries of Higher Education) that have the legal authority to officially accredit, charter, license or, more generally, recognize Universidad Autónoma de Bucaramanga as a whole (Institutional Accreditation or Recognition) or its specific programs/courses (Programmatic Accreditation). Memberships and affiliations to organizations which do not imply any formal, extensive and/or legal process of accreditation or recognition are included in the specific Memberships and Affiliations section below. Please report errors and additions taking into consideration the above criteria.

Memberships and Affiliations

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

Online Courses

iTunes U

Not reported

Open Education Consortium

Not reported

Video Presentation

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Site last updated: Thursday, 7 March 2019

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