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University of Antioquia

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world rank  960

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Overview

Founded in 1803, the Universidad de Antioquía (University of Antioquia) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Medellín (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Antioquia. This institution also has branch campuses in Carmen de Viboral, Sonsón, Santa Fe de Antioquia, Segovia, Andes, Apartadó, Turbo, Carepa, Caucasia, Puerto Berrío, Amalfi and Yarumal. Officially recognized by the Ministerio de Educación Nacional, Colombia (Ministry of National Education of Colombia), Universidad de Antioquía (UDEA) is a very large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 35,000-39,999 students) coeducational Colombian higher education institution. Universidad de Antioquía (UDEA) 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 221-year-old Colombian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UDEA 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, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

University of Antioquia's Control Typepublic

Entity

University of Antioquia's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

University of Antioquia' Size by Total Enrollmentvery large-sized

Selectivity

University of Antioquia's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratenot reported

University Profile

Name (English)
Name University of Antioquia
Colours Green and white
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Campus Location

Address Calle 67 No. 51-08
Medellín
Antioquia
Colombia
University of Antioquia Phone Number +57 (4) 219 5210
University of Antioquia Fax Number +57 (4) 263 8282
Other locations Carmen de Viboral, Sonsón, Santa Fe de Antioquia, Segovia, Andes, Apartadó, Turbo, Carepa, Caucasia, Puerto Berrío, Amalfi and Yarumal

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




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Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

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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 Antioquia'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 Antioquia.

University of Antioquia: 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
1,000-2,499 US$
(910-2,280 Euro)
1,000-2,499 US$
(910-2,280 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 Antioquia's admission information.

University of Antioquia's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


University of Antioquia's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Has University of Antioquia a selective admission policy? Yes, based on entrance examinations.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

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


University of Antioquia's International Students Admission International Students Admission

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


University of Antioquia's Admission Office Admission Office

Calle 70 # 52-72
Medellin
(4) 219 5212


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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 Antioquia.

University of Antioquia's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

University of Antioquia has an enrollment range of 35,000-39,999 students making it a very large-sized institution.


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

This institution has a range of 1,500-1,999 academic employees (Faculty).


University of Antioquia's Control Type Control Type

University of Antioquia is a public higher education institution.


University of Antioquia's Entity Type Entity Type

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


University of Antioquia's Campus Setting Campus Setting

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


University of Antioquia's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.


Religious Affiliation

University of Antioquia 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 Antioquia's main facilities:


University of Antioquia's Library University Library

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


University of Antioquia's Housing University Housing

Not reported


University of Antioquia'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 Antioquia's main services:


University of Antioquia'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 Antioquia's Study Abroad Study Abroad

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

University of Antioquia's Distance Learning Distance Learning

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


University of Antioquia's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported

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

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


Programmatic or Specialized Accreditations

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

  • Red Colombiana para la Internacionalización de la Educación Superior (RCI)
  • Asociación Colombiana de Universidades (ASCUN)
  • Group of Eight (go8)
  • Grupo de Universidades Iberoamericanas La Rábida
  • Asociación Universitaria Iberoamericana de Postgrado (AUIP)
  • Colombia Challenge Your Knowledge (CCYK)
  • Red Emprendia
  • Universia

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 Antioquia '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

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Facebook Facebook

University of Antioquia's Facebook page University of Antioquia's official Facebook page

Twitter Twitter

University of Antioquia's Twitter page University of Antioquia's official Twitter page

YouTube YouTube

University of Antioquia's YouTube channel University of Antioquia's official YouTube channel

Instagram Instagram

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

LinkedIn LinkedIn

University of Antioquia'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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