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Northern University

country rank  13
world rank  1655

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University Overview

Founded in 1966, Universidad del Norte (Northern University) is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Barranquilla (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Atlantico. Officially recognized by the Ministerio de Educación Nacional (Ministry of National Education), Universidad del Norte (UNINORTE) is a large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 10,000-14,999 students) coeducational Colombian higher education institution. Universidad del Norte (UNINORTE) 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 59-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 60-69% making this Colombian higher education organization a moderately selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UNINORTE also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, financial aid and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

Northern University's Control Typeprivate

Entity

Northern University's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Northern University' Size by Total Enrollmentlarge-sized

Selectivity

Northern University's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratemoderately selective

University Identity

Name (English) Northern University
Name
Name (Non Latin)
Acronym UNINORTE
Founded 1966
Motto
Colours Black and red
Mascot
Video Presentation n.a.

University Location

Address Km 5 Antigua Vía Puerto Colombia
Barranquilla
AA 1569 Atlantico
Colombia
Northern University's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
Northern University Phone Number (5) 350 9509
Northern University Fax Number (5) 359 8852
Other locations

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Recognition and Accreditation

Northern University's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Northern University is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Ministerio de Educación Nacional

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

2003


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

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

  • Consejo Nacional de Acreditación (CNA)
  • Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) of ABET


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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 Northern University 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

Northern University Fields of Study and Degree Levels

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



Northern University: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
PreBach
degrees		 Bachelor
degrees		 Master
degrees		 Doctoral
degrees

 
 
 
 
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L&C
B&S
M&H
S&T
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Programs and Courses

Northern University Academic Programs/Courses

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Tuition Fees

Northern University Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of Northern University 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 Northern University.



Northern University: Tuition Fees Range Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students		 2,500-4,999 US$ (2,280-4,555 Euro) 2,500-4,999 US$ (2,280-4,555 Euro)
International
students		 2,500-4,999 US$ (2,280-4,555 Euro) 2,500-4,999 US$ (2,280-4,555 Euro)

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Notice: please contact the university's Admission Office for detailed information on Northern University's yearly tuition fees, which apply to your specific situation and study interest; tuition fees may vary by program, citizenship/residency, study mode (i.e., face to face or online, part time or full time), as well as other factors.

Admissions

Northern University Admission Info


Northern University's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

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


Northern University's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Northern University has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Northern University's acceptance rate ranges from 60 to 69%, making it a moderately selective higher education institution.


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


Northern University's International Students Admission International Students

Yes


Northern University's Admission Office Admission Office

Km 5 Antigua Vía a Puerto Colombia
Barranquilla AA 1569
(5) 350 9319


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

Size and Profile

Northern University Size and Profile


Northern University's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Northern University has a student enrollment ranging from 10,000 to 14,999, making it a large-sized institution.


Northern University's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

Northern University's academic staff ranges from 500 to 599 members.


Northern University's Control Type Control Type

Northern University 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.


Northern University's Entity Type Entity Type

Northern University 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.


Northern University's Campus Setting Campus Setting

Northern University's main campus is located in an urban setting, meaning it is situated within a city.


Northern University's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

Northern University 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.


Northern University's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

Not reported


Northern University is None Religious Affiliation

None.



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Facilities and Services

Northern University Facilities


Northern University's Library University Library

Yes Visit Northern University's Library


Northern University's Housing University Housing

Not reported


Northern University's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Yes


Northern University's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported

Northern University Services


Northern University's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Yes


Northern University's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


Northern University's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Not reported

Northern University's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported


Northern University's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


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Academic Structure

Northern University Academic Structure

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Memberships and Affiliations

Northern University Affiliations and Memberships

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Social Media

Official Social Media Channels

Facebook Facebook

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X X (Twitter)

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YouTube YouTube

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Instagram Instagram

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LinkedIn LinkedIn

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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.


Wikipedia

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