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University of Caldas

country rank  26
world rank  2756

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Overview

Founded in 1943, the Universidad de Caldas (University of Caldas) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Manizales (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Caldas. Officially recognized by the Ministerio de Educación Nacional, Colombia (Ministry of National Education of Colombia), Universidad de Caldas (UCALDAS) is a large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 10,000-14,999 students) coeducational Colombian higher education institution. Universidad de Caldas (UCALDAS) 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 80-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. UCALDAS also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, 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

University of Caldas's Control Typepublic

Entity

University of Caldas's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

University of Caldas' Size by Total Enrollmentlarge-sized

Selectivity

University of Caldas's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratenot reported

University Profile

Name (English)
Name University of Caldas
Colours Blue, gold and red
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Campus Location

Address Calle 65 No. 26-10
Manizales
Caldas
Colombia
University of Caldas Phone Number +57 (6) 878 1500
University of Caldas Fax Number +57 (6) 878 1505

University of Caldas's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View

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 University of Caldas'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 University of Caldas's academic range and degree level offering.




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Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

here. In case they are not available yet, you can search for them using our powered by Google. We continually update our database with university programs and courses worldwide, thanks to the assistance of university representatives.

You can also explore our new A-Z Guide to 8,100 University Programs, Courses and Degrees to learn more about study outlines and typical duration, tuition ranges, career prospects, salary expectations of each course/program/degree.

Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees represent the cost that a student is billed by a university for one academic year of full-time study. Check out our guide article on tuition fees and financial aid options to gain further insights.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This University of Caldas'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 University of Caldas.

University of Caldas: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students
0-999 US$
(0-910 Euro)
2,500-4,999 US$
(2,280-4,555 Euro)
International
students
1,000-2,499 US$
(910-2,280 Euro)
5,000-7,499 US$
(4,555-6,830 Euro)

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Admission Info

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 Policy

uniRank publishes below some basic University of Caldas's admission information.

University of Caldas's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


University of Caldas's Admission Selection Admission Selection

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


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

University of Caldas's acceptance rate range is not reported.


University of Caldas's International Students Admission International Students Admission

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


University of Caldas's Admission Office Admission Office

Calle 65 # 26-10
Manizales
(6) 878 1500


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Profile and Size

Introduction

When deciding on a university or evaluating its worth, university size and profile hold significance. Here are potential reasons why university size and profile can influence students' choices.


Profile and Size

uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for University of Caldas.

University of Caldas's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

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


University of Caldas's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution has a range of 800-899 academic employees (Faculty).


University of Caldas's Control Type Control Type

University of Caldas is a public higher education institution.


University of Caldas's Entity Type Entity Type

University of Caldas is a non-profit higher education institution.


University of Caldas's Campus Setting Campus Setting

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


University of Caldas's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.


Religious Affiliation

University of Caldas does not have any religious affiliation.


Facilities and Services

Introduction

Curious about the most prevalent university facilities and services? Delve into our two guide articles on University Facilities and University Services for more insights.


University Facilities

uniRank provides below an overview of University of Caldas's main facilities:


University of Caldas's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library. Visit University of Caldas's Library


University of Caldas's Housing University Housing

This institution provides housing services such as on-campus residences or dormitories.


University of Caldas'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 University of Caldas's main services:


University of Caldas'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.

University of Caldas's Study Abroad Study Abroad

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

University of Caldas's Distance Learning Distance Learning

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


University of Caldas's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported

University of Caldas's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


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Accreditation and Recognition

Introduction

Various countries have diverse types of legal recognition and quality assessment for higher education institutions, depending on their legal and higher education systems... explore our article on university accreditation and recognition for further information.


University of Caldas's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Accreditation or Recognition

University of Caldas is legally recognized and/or accredited by: Ministerio de Educación Nacional, Colombia

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

2007


Programmatic or Specialized Accreditations

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

  • Consejo Nacional de Acreditación (CNA)


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Affiliations and Memberships

Introduction

University affiliations and memberships with external organizations can hold significance for various reasons... explore our article on university affiliations and memberships for further insights.


Affiliations and Memberships

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

  • Asociación Colombiana de Universidades (ASCUN)
  • Red Colombiana para la Internacionalización de la Educación Superior (RCI)
  • Asociación Columbus
  • Asociación Internacional REDFORD
  • Colombia, Challenge your Knowledge (CCYK)

Academic Divisions

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 Divisions

uniRank shows a diagram of the first-level academic divisions of the University of Caldas '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 University of Caldas's social media channels as a starting point for comparison and an additional selection tool for potential applicants.


Facebook Facebook

University of Caldas's Facebook page University of Caldas's official Facebook page

Twitter Twitter

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YouTube YouTube

University of Caldas's YouTube channel University of Caldas's official YouTube channel

Instagram Instagram

University of Caldas's Instagram page University of Caldas's official Instagram channel

LinkedIn LinkedIn

University of Caldas'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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