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.
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non-profit
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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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Address | Carrera 27 No. 10-02 Pereira 66001 Risaralda Colombia |
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+57 (6) 313 7300 |
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+57 (6) 321 3206 |
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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.
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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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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.
uniRank publishes below some basic Universidad Tecnológica de Pereira's admission information.
This institution admits Men and Women (coed).
Has Universidad Tecnológica de Pereira a selective admission policy? Yes, based on entrance examinations.
Universidad Tecnológica de Pereira's acceptance rate range is 40-49% making this institution an averagely selective higher education institution.
International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.
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uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for Universidad Tecnológica de Pereira.
Universidad Tecnológica de Pereira has an enrollment range of 15,000-19,999 students making it a large-sized institution.
This institution has a range of 900-999 academic employees (Faculty).
Universidad Tecnológica de Pereira is a public higher education institution.
Universidad Tecnológica de Pereira is a non-profit higher education institution.
This institution's main campus is located in a Urban setting.
This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.
Universidad Tecnológica de Pereira does not have any religious affiliation.
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uniRank provides below an overview of Universidad Tecnológica de Pereira's main facilities:
This institution features sporting facilities and organizes sports activities for its students.
uniRank provides below an overview of Universidad Tecnológica de Pereira's main services:
This institution offers one or more of the following financial aid for eligible students: scholarships, grants, loans, tuition waivers, emergency financial aid etc.
This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.
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This institution offers students academic guidance and support to assist them in their academic pursuits.
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Universidad Tecnológica de Pereira is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Ministerio de Educación Nacional, Colombia
Year of first Recognition or Accreditation
2005
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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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