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Universidad de Antioquía

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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

Universidad de Antioquía's Control Typepublic

Entity

Universidad de Antioquía's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Universidad de Antioquía' Size by Total Enrollmentvery large-sized

Selectivity

Universidad de Antioquía's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratenot reported

University Identity

Name
Name (English) University of Antioquia
Acronym UDEA
Founded 1803
Colours Green and white
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n.a.; please submit an official Universidad de Antioquía general video presentation.

University Location

Address Calle 67 No. 51-08
Medellín
Antioquia
Colombia
Universidad de Antioquía's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
Universidad de Antioquía Phone Number +57 (4) 219 5210
Universidad de Antioquía 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

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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 de Antioquía'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 de Antioquía'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 de Antioquía'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 de Antioquía.

Universidad de Antioquía: 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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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 de Antioquía's admission information.

Universidad de Antioquía's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


Universidad de Antioquía's Admission Selection Admission Selection

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


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Universidad de Antioquía's acceptance rate range is not reported.


Universidad de Antioquía's International Students Admission International Students Admission

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


Universidad de Antioquía's Admission Office Admission Office

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


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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 de Antioquía.

Universidad de Antioquía's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

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


Universidad de Antioquía's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

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


Universidad de Antioquía's Control Type Control Type

Universidad de Antioquía is a public higher education institution.


Universidad de Antioquía's Entity Type Entity Type

Universidad de Antioquía is a non-profit higher education institution.


Universidad de Antioquía's Campus Setting Campus Setting

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


Universidad de Antioquía's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.


Religious Affiliation

Universidad de Antioquía 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 de Antioquía's main facilities:


Universidad de Antioquía's Library University Library

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


Universidad de Antioquía's Housing University Housing

Not reported


Universidad de Antioquía'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 de Antioquía's main services:


Universidad de Antioquía'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 de Antioquía's Study Abroad Study Abroad

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

Universidad de Antioquía's Distance Learning Distance Learning

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


Universidad de Antioquía's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported

Universidad de Antioquía'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 de Antioquía's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Universidad de Antioquía 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 de Antioquía'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

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Universidad de Antioquía'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 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 de Antioquía '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 de Antioquía's Facebook page Universidad de Antioquía's official Facebook page

Twitter X (Twitter)

Universidad de Antioquía's X (formerly Twitter) page Universidad de Antioquía's official Twitter page

YouTube YouTube

Universidad de Antioquía's YouTube channel Universidad de Antioquía's official YouTube channel

Instagram Instagram

Universidad de Antioquía's Instagram page Universidad de Antioquía's official Instagram channel

LinkedIn LinkedIn

Universidad de Antioquía's main LinkedIn profile

TikTok TikTok

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Free Online Courses

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