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Universidad Tecnológica de Pereira

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world rank  2541

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Overview

Established in 1958, the Universidad Tecnológica de Pereira (Technological University of Pereira) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Pereira (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Risaralda. Officially recognized by the Ministerio de Educación Nacional, Colombia (Ministry of National Education of Colombia), Universidad Tecnológica de Pereira (UTP) is a large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 15,000-19,999 students) coeducational Colombian higher education institution. Universidad Tecnológica de Pereira (UTP) 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 65-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 applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. UTP 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, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

Universidad Tecnológica de Pereira's Control Typepublic

Entity

Universidad Tecnológica de Pereira's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Universidad Tecnológica de Pereira' Size by Total Enrollmentlarge-sized

Selectivity

Universidad Tecnológica de Pereira's Selectivity by Acceptance Rateaveragely selective

University Identity

Name
Name (English) Technological University of Pereira
Acronym UTP
Founded 1958
Motto Scientia et Technica pro Humanitate sub Libertatis Tutela
Science and Technology at the service of Humanity, tutelage by freedom
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University Location

Address Carrera 27 No. 10-02
Pereira
66001 Risaralda
Colombia
Universidad Tecnológica de Pereira's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
Universidad Tecnológica de Pereira Phone Number +57 (6) 313 7300
Universidad Tecnológica de Pereira Fax Number +57 (6) 321 3206

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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 Tecnológica de Pereira'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 Tecnológica de Pereira'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 Tecnológica de Pereira'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 Tecnológica de Pereira.

Universidad Tecnológica de Pereira: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students
0-999 US$
(0-910 Euro)
1,000-2,499 US$
(910-2,280 Euro)
International
students
0-999 US$
(0-910 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 Tecnológica de Pereira's admission information.

Universidad Tecnológica de Pereira's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


Universidad Tecnológica de Pereira's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Has Universidad Tecnológica de Pereira a selective admission policy? Yes, based on entrance examinations.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Universidad Tecnológica de Pereira's acceptance rate range is 40-49% making this institution an averagely selective higher education institution.


Universidad Tecnológica de Pereira's International Students Admission International Students Admission

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


Universidad Tecnológica de Pereira's Admission Office Admission Office

Cra 27 No. 10-02 Los Alamos
PEREIRA 66001
(6) 313 7139
(6) 313 7183

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Size and Profile

Introduction

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Size and Profile

uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for Universidad Tecnológica de Pereira.

Universidad Tecnológica de Pereira's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Universidad Tecnológica de Pereira has an enrollment range of 15,000-19,999 students making it a large-sized institution.


Universidad Tecnológica de Pereira's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution has a range of 900-999 academic employees (Faculty).


Universidad Tecnológica de Pereira's Control Type Control Type

Universidad Tecnológica de Pereira is a public higher education institution.


Universidad Tecnológica de Pereira's Entity Type Entity Type

Universidad Tecnológica de Pereira is a non-profit higher education institution.


Universidad Tecnológica de Pereira's Campus Setting Campus Setting

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


Universidad Tecnológica de Pereira's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.


Religious Affiliation

Universidad Tecnológica de Pereira does not have any religious affiliation.


Facilities and Services

Introduction

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University Facilities

uniRank provides below an overview of Universidad Tecnológica de Pereira's main facilities:


Universidad Tecnológica de Pereira's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library. Visit Universidad Tecnológica de Pereira's Library


Universidad Tecnológica de Pereira's Housing University Housing

Not reported


Universidad Tecnológica de Pereira'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 Tecnológica de Pereira's main services:


Universidad Tecnológica de Pereira'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 Tecnológica de Pereira's Study Abroad Study Abroad

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

Universidad Tecnológica de Pereira's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Not reported


Universidad Tecnológica de Pereira's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

This institution offers students academic guidance and support to assist them in their academic pursuits.

Universidad Tecnológica de Pereira'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 Tecnológica de Pereira's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

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

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

2005


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Universidad Tecnológica de Pereira'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

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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 Tecnológica de Pereira 's organizational structure; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.


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Social Media

Introduction

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Social Media

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Facebook Facebook

Universidad Tecnológica de Pereira's Facebook page Universidad Tecnológica de Pereira's official Facebook page

Twitter X (Twitter)

Universidad Tecnológica de Pereira's X (formerly Twitter) page Universidad Tecnológica de Pereira's official Twitter page

YouTube YouTube

Universidad Tecnológica de Pereira's YouTube channel Universidad Tecnológica de Pereira's official YouTube channel

Instagram Instagram

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LinkedIn LinkedIn

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TikTok TikTok

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