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Catholic University of the East, Colombia

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Overview

Universidad Católica de Oriente (Catholic University of the East, Colombia) is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the small city of Rionegro, Antioquia, Colombia. Founded in 1983, Universidad Católica de Oriente (UCO) is a coeducational institution officially recognized by the Ministerio de Educación Nacional. UCO provides courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees, including bachelor's degrees in several areas of study. For an overview of the available degree levels and areas of study, see the uniRank table below or search the institution's website with the search engine below. This 43-year-old Colombian higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. UCO also provides students with several academic and non-academic facilities and services, including a library, sports facilities, and administrative services.

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Control

Catholic University of the East, Colombia's Control Typeprivate

Entity

Catholic University of the East, Colombia's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Catholic University of the East, Colombia' Size by Total Enrollmentsmall-sized

Selectivity

Catholic University of the East, Colombia's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratenot reported

Identity

Name (English) Catholic University of the East, Colombia
Name
Name (Non Latin)
Acronym UCO
Founded 1983
Motto
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Location

Address Carrera 46 No. 40B-50 Sector 3
Rionegro
Antioquia
Colombia
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Catholic University of the East, Colombia Phone Number (4) 569 9090
Catholic University of the East, Colombia Fax Number (4) 531 397​2 ​
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Catholic University of the East, Colombia's Recognition or Accreditation

Recognition and Accreditation

Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Catholic University of the East, Colombia is legally chartered, licensed and/or institutionally accredited by: Ministerio de Educación Nacional

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Universidad Católica de Oriente's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • Consejo Nacional de Acreditación (CNA)


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Important: the above section is intended to include only those reputable organizations (e.g. Ministries or Departments of Higher Education) that have the legal authority to officially charter, license, register or more generally recognize Catholic University of the East, Colombia as a whole (institutional legal recognition), accredit the institution as a whole (institutional accreditation) or accredit its specific programs or courses (programmatic accreditation).

Fields of Study and Degree Levels

Catholic University of the East, Colombia Fields of Study and Degree Levels

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of Catholic University of the East, Colombia 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 Catholic University of the East, Colombia's academic range and degree level offering.



Universidad Católica de Oriente: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
PreBach
degrees 		Bachelor
degrees 		Master
degrees 		Doctoral
degrees
Yes
A&H Yes
L&C
B&S Yes
M&H Yes
S&T Yes
Eng Yes

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Programs and Courses

Catholic University of the East, Colombia Academic Programs/Courses

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Tuition Fees

Catholic University of the East, Colombia Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of Catholic University of the East, Colombia categorizes tuition fees by student type (local or international) and degree level (undergraduate or postgraduate). It aims to help students get an approximate idea of the estimated yearly tuition fees at Catholic University of the East, Colombia.



Catholic University of the East, Colombia: Tuition Fees Range Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students		 Not reported Not reported
International
students		 Not reported Not reported

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Important: tuition fee ranges are indicative. Final tuition fees can vary by degree program, citizenship, residency status, study load and enrollment mode. Contact Catholic University of the East, Colombia Admissions for exact pricing applicable to your circumstances. Data sources: these figures are compiled from direct institutional submissions to uniRank, official Catholic University of the East, Colombia website data and publicly available government education sources.

Admissions

Catholic University of the East, Colombia Admission Info


Catholic University of the East, Colombia's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

Catholic University of the East, Colombia is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.


Catholic University of the East, Colombia's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Catholic University of the East, Colombia has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations for prospective students.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Catholic University of the East, Colombia 's acceptance rate is not reported.


Minority Serving Minority Serving

This institution does not have a special focus on promoting education or research among a specific minority or ethnic group.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

Not reported


Catholic University of the East, Colombia's International Students Admission International Students

Not reported


Catholic University of the East, Colombia's Admission Office Admission Office






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Notice: admission policy and acceptance rate may vary by the areas of study, degree level, student's nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact Catholic University of the East, Colombia's Admission Office for detailed information on their admission selection policy and acceptance rate.

Size and Profile

Catholic University of the East, Colombia Size and Profile


Catholic University of the East, Colombia's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Catholic University of the East, Colombia has a student enrollment ranging from 2,000 to 2,999, making it a small-sized institution.


Catholic University of the East, Colombia's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

Catholic University of the East, Colombia's academic staff ranges from 200 to 299 members.


Catholic University of the East, Colombia's Control Type Control Type

Catholic University of the East, Colombia is a private higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed independently rather than by the government, and relies on tuition fees and private contributions for its operations.


Catholic University of the East, Colombia's Entity Type Entity Type

Catholic University of the East, Colombia is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.


Catholic University of the East, Colombia's Campus Setting Campus Setting

Catholic University of the East, Colombia's main campus setting is not reported.


Catholic University of the East, Colombia's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

Catholic University of the East, Colombia adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.


Catholic University of the East, Colombia's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

Not reported


Catholic University of the East, Colombia is Christian-Catholic Religious Affiliation

Christian-Catholic.



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Facilities and Services

Catholic University of the East, Colombia Facilities


Catholic University of the East, Colombia's Library University Library

Yes Visit Catholic University of the East, Colombia's Library


Catholic University of the East, Colombia's Housing University Housing

Not reported


Catholic University of the East, Colombia's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Yes


Catholic University of the East, Colombia's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported

Catholic University of the East, Colombia Services


Catholic University of the East, Colombia's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Not reported


Catholic University of the East, Colombia's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Not reported


Catholic University of the East, Colombia's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Not reported

Catholic University of the East, Colombia's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported


Catholic University of the East, Colombia's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


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Academic Structure

Catholic University of the East, Colombia Organisational Structure

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Memberships and Affiliations

Catholic University of the East, Colombia Affiliations and Memberships

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

  • International Federation of Catholic Universities (IFCU)


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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Catholic University of the East, Colombia public or private?

Catholic University of the East, Colombia is a private higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed independently rather than by the government, and relies on tuition fees and private contributions for its operations.

Is Catholic University of the East, Colombia profit or non-profit?

Catholic University of the East, Colombia is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.

What is the size of Catholic University of the East, Colombia in terms of enrollment?

Catholic University of the East, Colombia has a student enrollment ranging from 2,000 to 2,999, making it a small-sized institution.

What is the size of Catholic University of the East, Colombia in terms of academic staff?

Catholic University of the East, Colombia's academic staff ranges from 200 to 299 members.

Is Catholic University of the East, Colombia a coeducational institution?

Catholic University of the East, Colombia is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.

What academic calendar does Catholic University of the East, Colombia use?

Catholic University of the East, Colombia adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.

What religion is Catholic University of the East, Colombia affiliated with?

Christian-Catholic.

Does Catholic University of the East, Colombia admit international students?

Not reported.

What is Catholic University of the East, Colombia's acceptance rate and admission policy?

Catholic University of the East, Colombia 's acceptance rate is not reported. This university has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations for prospective students.

How much does it cost to attend Catholic University of the East, Colombia UCO?

Undergraduate tuition range for local students: Not reported. International students: Not reported. Tuition costs may vary by program.

Where is Catholic University of the East, Colombia UCO located?

Catholic University of the East, Colombia is located in Rionegro, Antioquia, Colombia. Address: Carrera 46 No. 40B-50 Sector 3.

Is Catholic University of the East, Colombia UCO accredited and legally recognised?

Yes, Catholic University of the East, Colombia is accredited by Ministerio de Educación Nacional (since ).

Does Catholic University of the East, Colombia offer financial aid?

Not reported

Does Catholic University of the East, Colombia offer study abroad programs?

Not reported

Does Catholic University of the East, Colombia have a university library?

Yes

Does Catholic University of the East, Colombia provide student housing and accommodation?

Not reported

Does Catholic University of the East, Colombia have sports facilities or activities?

Yes

Does Catholic University of the East, Colombia offer academic counseling?

Not reported

Does Catholic University of the East, Colombia offer career services?

Not reported

Does Catholic University of the East, Colombia offer distance learning?

Not reported

Does Catholic University of the East, Colombia have an institutional hospital?

Not reported

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