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Costa University Corporation

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Overview

Corporación Universitaria de la Costa (Costa University Corporation) is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the metropolis of Barranquilla, Atlantico, Colombia. Established in 1971, Corporación Universitaria de la Costa (CUC) is a coeducational institution and is officially recognized by the Ministerio de Educación Nacional. CUC provides programs and courses leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. Further information can be found in the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below or by searching the institution's website through the search engine below. CUC also offers several academic and non-academic facilities and services, including a library, and administrative services.

Snapshot

Control

Costa University Corporation's Control Typeprivate

Entity

Costa University Corporation's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Costa University Corporation' Size by Total Enrollmentsmall-sized

Selectivity

Costa University Corporation's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratenot reported

Identity

Name (English) Costa University Corporation
Name
Name (Non Latin)
Acronym CUC
Founded 1971
Motto
Colours
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Location

Address Calle 58 No. 55-66
Barranquilla
Atlantico
Colombia
Costa University Corporation's location map, satellite view and street view Location Map
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Costa University Corporation Phone Number (5) 344 0024
Costa University Corporation Fax Number (5) 344 2670
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Website

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Costa University Corporation's Recognition or Accreditation

Recognition and Accreditation

Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Costa University Corporation 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 Corporación Universitaria de la Costa'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 Costa University Corporation 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

Costa University Corporation Fields of Study and Degree Levels

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of Costa University Corporation 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 Costa University Corporation's academic range and degree level offering.



Corporación Universitaria de la Costa: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
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degrees 		Bachelor
degrees 		Master
degrees 		Doctoral
degrees
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B&S
M&H
S&T
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Programs and Courses

Costa University Corporation Academic Programs/Courses

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Tuition Fees

Costa University Corporation Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of Costa University Corporation 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 Costa University Corporation.



Costa University Corporation: 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 Costa University Corporation Admissions for exact pricing applicable to your circumstances. Data sources: these figures are compiled from direct institutional submissions to uniRank, official Costa University Corporation website data and publicly available government education sources.

Admissions

Costa University Corporation Admission Info


Costa University Corporation's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

Costa University Corporation is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.


Costa University Corporation's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Costa University Corporation 's admission selection is not reported.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Costa University Corporation '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


Costa University Corporation's International Students Admission International Students

Not reported


Costa University Corporation'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 Costa University Corporation's Admission Office for detailed information on their admission selection policy and acceptance rate.

Size and Profile

Costa University Corporation Size and Profile


Costa University Corporation's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Costa University Corporation has a student enrollment ranging from 5,000 to 5,999, making it a small-sized institution.


Costa University Corporation's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

Costa University Corporation's academic staff ranges from 300 to 399 members.


Costa University Corporation's Control Type Control Type

Costa University Corporation 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.


Costa University Corporation's Entity Type Entity Type

Costa University Corporation 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.


Costa University Corporation's Campus Setting Campus Setting

Costa University Corporation's main campus setting is not reported.


Costa University Corporation's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

Costa University Corporation's adopted type of academic calendar is not reported.


Costa University Corporation's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

Not reported


Costa University Corporation is None Religious Affiliation

None.



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Facilities and Services

Costa University Corporation Facilities


Costa University Corporation's Library University Library

Yes Visit Costa University Corporation's Library


Costa University Corporation's Housing University Housing

Not reported


Costa University Corporation's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Not reported


Costa University Corporation's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported

Costa University Corporation Services


Costa University Corporation's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Not reported


Costa University Corporation's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Not reported


Costa University Corporation's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Not reported

Costa University Corporation's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported


Costa University Corporation's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


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Academic Structure

Costa University Corporation Organisational Structure

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Memberships and Affiliations

Costa University Corporation Affiliations and Memberships

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Costa University Corporation public or private?

Costa University Corporation 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 Costa University Corporation profit or non-profit?

Costa University Corporation 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 Costa University Corporation in terms of enrollment?

Costa University Corporation has a student enrollment ranging from 5,000 to 5,999, making it a small-sized institution.

What is the size of Costa University Corporation in terms of academic staff?

Costa University Corporation's academic staff ranges from 300 to 399 members.

Is Costa University Corporation a coeducational institution?

Costa University Corporation is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.

What academic calendar does Costa University Corporation use?

Costa University Corporation's adopted type of academic calendar is not reported.

What religion is Costa University Corporation affiliated with?

None.

Does Costa University Corporation admit international students?

Not reported.

What is Costa University Corporation's acceptance rate and admission policy?

Costa University Corporation 's acceptance rate is not reported. This university 's admission selection is not reported.

How much does it cost to attend Costa University Corporation CUC?

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

Where is Costa University Corporation CUC located?

Costa University Corporation is located in Barranquilla, Atlantico, Colombia. Address: Calle 58 No. 55-66.

Is Costa University Corporation CUC accredited and legally recognised?

Yes, Costa University Corporation is accredited by Ministerio de Educación Nacional (since ).

Does Costa University Corporation offer financial aid?

Not reported

Does Costa University Corporation offer study abroad programs?

Not reported

Does Costa University Corporation have a university library?

Yes

Does Costa University Corporation provide student housing and accommodation?

Not reported

Does Costa University Corporation have sports facilities or activities?

Not reported

Does Costa University Corporation offer academic counseling?

Not reported

Does Costa University Corporation offer career services?

Not reported

Does Costa University Corporation offer distance learning?

Not reported

Does Costa University Corporation have an institutional hospital?

Not reported

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