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Universidad Central

country rank  49
world rank  4195

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Overview

Founded in 1967, the Universidad Central (Central University, Colombia) is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large metropolis of Bogotá (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants), Bogota. Officially recognized by the Ministerio de Educación Nacional, Colombia (Ministry of National Education of Colombia), Universidad Central (UC) is a large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 10,000-14,999 students) coeducational Colombian higher education institution. Universidad Central (UC) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees and master's degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 56-year-old Colombian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UC also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

Universidad Central's Control Typeprivate

Entity

Universidad Central's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Universidad Central' Size by Total Enrollmentlarge-sized

Selectivity

Universidad Central's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratenot reported

University Identity

Name
Name (English) Central University, Colombia
Acronym UC
Founded 1967
Video Presentation

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University Location

Address Carrera 5 No. 21-38
Bogotá
11001000 Bogota
Colombia
Universidad Central's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
Universidad Central Phone Number +57 (1) 323 9868
Universidad Central Fax Number +57 (1) 3344997

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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 Central'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 Central's academic range and degree level offering.




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 Central'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 Central.

Universidad Central: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students
1,000-2,499 US$
(910-2,280 Euro)
1,000-2,499 US$
(910-2,280 Euro)
International
students
1,000-2,499 US$
(910-2,280 Euro)
1,000-2,499 US$
(910-2,280 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 Central's admission information.

Universidad Central's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


Universidad Central's Admission Selection Admission Selection

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


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Universidad Central's acceptance rate range is not reported.


Universidad Central's International Students Admission International Students Admission

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


Universidad Central's Admission Office Admission Office

Carrera 5 N° 21 - 38
Bogotá DC 11001000
7466674
(1) 3239 868

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Size and Profile

Introduction

University size and profile can be important factors to consider when choosing a university. 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 Central.

Universidad Central's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

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


Universidad Central's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution has a range of 600-699 academic employees (Faculty).


Universidad Central's Control Type Control Type

Universidad Central is a private higher education institution.


Universidad Central's Entity Type Entity Type

Universidad Central is a non-profit higher education institution.


Universidad Central's Campus Setting Campus Setting

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


Universidad Central's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.


Religious Affiliation

Universidad Central 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 Central's main facilities:


Universidad Central's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library. Visit Universidad Central's Library


Universidad Central's Housing University Housing

Not reported


Universidad Central'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 Central's main services:


Universidad Central'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 Central's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Not reported

Universidad Central's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Not reported


Universidad Central's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported

Universidad Central'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 Central's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

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


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

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

  • Consejo Nacional de Acreditación (CNA)


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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

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Academic Structure

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of fields of study and disciplines 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

uniRank shows a structural diagram of the first-level academic divisions of the Universidad Central 's organizational structure; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.


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Social Media

Introduction

Social media can be a powerful tool for Universities to communicate with current students, alumni, faculty, staff and the wider community. But how can social media be important for prospective students? Read our article about the importance of Social Media for universities and prospective students to learn more.


Social Media

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


Facebook Facebook

Universidad Central's Facebook page Universidad Central's official Facebook page

Twitter X (Twitter)

Universidad Central's X (formerly Twitter) page Universidad Central's official Twitter page

YouTube YouTube

Universidad Central's YouTube channel Universidad Central's official YouTube channel

Instagram Instagram

Universidad Central's Instagram page Universidad Central's official Instagram channel

LinkedIn LinkedIn

Universidad Central's main LinkedIn profile

TikTok TikTok

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Free Online Courses

Open Education Global Open Education Global

This higher education institution is not a member of the Open Education Global (OEGlobal) organization that is developing, implementing and supporting free open education and free online courses. View a list of Open Education Global members by country.


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