Established in 1953, the Universidad Pedagógica y Tecnológica de Colombia (Pedagogical and Technological University of Colombia) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Tunja (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Boyaca. This institution also has branch campuses in Duitama, Chiquinquirá and Sogamoso. Officially recognized by the Ministerio de Educación Nacional, Colombia (Ministry of National Education of Colombia), Universidad Pedagógica y Tecnológica de Colombia (UPTC) is a very large-sized (¿Û¿Û´«Ã½ enrollment range: 30,000-34,999 students) coeducational Colombian higher education institution. Universidad Pedagógica y Tecnológica de Colombia (UPTC) 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 ¿Û¿Û´«Ã½ degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 70-year-old Colombian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 20-29% making this Colombian higher education organization a very selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. UPTC 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.
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non-profit
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very large-sized
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very selective
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Name | Pedagogical and Technological University of Colombia |
Colours | Black and yellow |
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Address | Avenida Central del Norte 39-115 Tunja Boyaca Colombia |
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Other locations | Duitama, Chiquinquirá and Sogamoso |
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The following Pedagogical and Technological University of Colombia'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 Pedagogical and Technological University of Colombia's academic range and degree level offering.
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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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This institution admits Men and Women (coed).
Has Pedagogical and Technological University of Colombia a selective admission policy? Yes, based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.
Pedagogical and Technological University of Colombia's acceptance rate range is 20-29% making this institution a very selective higher education institution.
International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.
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Pedagogical and Technological University of Colombia has an enrollment range of 30,000-34,999 students making it a very large-sized institution.
This institution has a range of 2,000-2,499 academic employees (Faculty).
Pedagogical and Technological University of Colombia is a public higher education institution.
Pedagogical and Technological University of Colombia 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.
Pedagogical and Technological University of Colombia does not have any religious affiliation.
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This institution has a physical Library.
This institution provides housing services such as on-campus residences or dormitories.
This institution features sporting facilities and organizes sports activities for its students.
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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.
This institution provides a distance learning mode for certain programs or courses.
This institution offers students academic guidance and support to assist them in their academic pursuits.
This institution offers career counseling, career assessments, job and internship postings, career events, alumni networking or other career-related services to assist students transition successfully from academic life to professional life.
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Pedagogical and Technological University of Colombia is legally recognized and/or accredited by: Ministerio de Educación Nacional, Colombia
Year of first Recognition or Accreditation
2015
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