Founded in 1970, Universidad Autónoma de Occidente (Autonomous University of the West) is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the suburban setting of the metropolis of Cali (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Valle del Cauca. Officially recognized by the Ministerio de Educación Nacional, Colombia (Ministry of National Education of Colombia), Universidad Autónoma de Occidente (UAO) is a medium-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 6,000-6,999 students) coeducational Colombian higher education institution. Universidad Autónoma de Occidente (UAO) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 50 years old Colombian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UAO also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.
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Name | Universidad Autónoma de Occidente |
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Name | Autonomous University of the West |
Acronym | UAO |
Founded | 1970 |
Colours | Red and white |
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Address | Calle 25 No. 115-85, KM 2 Vía Jamundí Cali Valle del Cauca Colombia |
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Tel | +57 (2) 318 8000 |
Fax | +57 (2) 555 3757 |
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Undergraduate | Postgraduate | |
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Local students |
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International students |
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Gender | Men and Women (coed) |
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International Students | Yes, international applicants are welcome to apply for admission |
Selection Type | Yes, based on entrance examinations |
Admission Rate | Not reported |
Admission Office | Km. 2 Vía a Jamundí Cali (2) 318 8000 ext. 12130 / 12133 |
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Student Enrollment | 6,000-6,999 |
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Academic Staff | 600-699 |
Control Type | Private |
Entity Type | Non-Profit |
Academic Calendar | Semesters |
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Campus Setting | Suburban |
Religious Affiliation | None |
Study Abroad | Yes |
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Distance Learning | Yes |
Academic Counseling | Not reported |
Career Services | Not reported |
Institutional Hospital | Not reported |
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