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Santo Tomás University

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Overview

Universidad Santo Tomás (Santo Tomás University) is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the large metropolis of Bogotá, Bogota, Colombia. This institution also has branch campuses in Bucaramanga, Medellín, Tunja and Villavicencio. Founded in 1580, Universidad Santo Tomás (USTA) is a coeducational institution and is officially recognized by the Ministerio de Educación Nacional. USTA offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details or use the website search engine below. USTA also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services, including a library, and administrative services.

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Control

Santo Tomás University's Control Typeprivate

Entity

Santo Tomás University's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Santo Tomás University' Size by Total Enrollmentlarge-sized

Selectivity

Santo Tomás University's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratenot reported

Identity

Name (English) Santo Tomás University
Name
Name (Non Latin)
Acronym USTA
Founded 1580
Motto Facientes Veritatem
Makers of the Truth
Colours
Mascot

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Location

Address Carrera 9 No. 51-11
Bogotá
Bogota
Colombia
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Santo Tomás University Phone Number (7) 671 6482
Santo Tomás University Fax Number (7) 671 7067
Other locations Bucaramanga, Medellín, Tunja and Villavicencio

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Website

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Santo Tomás University's Recognition or Accreditation

Recognition and Accreditation

Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Santo Tomás University 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 Santo Tomás'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 Santo Tomás 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

Santo Tomás University Fields of Study and Degree Levels

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



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

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Programs and Courses

Santo Tomás University Academic Programs/Courses

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Tuition Fees

Santo Tomás University Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of Santo Tomás 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 Santo Tomás University.



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

Admissions

Santo Tomás University Admission Info


Santo Tomás University's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

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


Santo Tomás University's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Santo Tomás University 's admission selection is not reported.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Santo Tomás University '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


Santo Tomás University's International Students Admission International Students

Not reported


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

Size and Profile

Santo Tomás University Size and Profile


Santo Tomás University's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Santo Tomás University has a student enrollment ranging from 15,000 to 19,999, making it a large-sized institution.


Santo Tomás University's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

Santo Tomás University's academic staff ranges from 1,000 to 1,499 members.


Santo Tomás University's Control Type Control Type

Santo Tomás 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.


Santo Tomás University's Entity Type Entity Type

Santo Tomás 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.


Santo Tomás University's Campus Setting Campus Setting

Santo Tomás University's main campus setting is not reported.


Santo Tomás University's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

Santo Tomás University's adopted type of academic calendar is not reported.


Santo Tomás University's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

Not reported


Santo Tomás University is Christian-Catholic Religious Affiliation

Christian-Catholic.



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Facilities and Services

Santo Tomás University Facilities


Santo Tomás University's Library University Library

Yes Visit Santo Tomás University's Library


Santo Tomás University's Housing University Housing

Not reported


Santo Tomás University's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Not reported


Santo Tomás University's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported

Santo Tomás University Services


Santo Tomás University's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Not reported


Santo Tomás University's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Not reported


Santo Tomás University's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Not reported

Santo Tomás University's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported


Santo Tomás University's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


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Academic Structure

Santo Tomás University Organisational Structure

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Memberships and Affiliations

Santo Tomás University Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Universidad Santo Tomás'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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Social Media

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Santo Tomás University public or private?

Santo Tomás 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.

Is Santo Tomás University profit or non-profit?

Santo Tomás 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.

What is the size of Santo Tomás University in terms of enrollment?

Santo Tomás University has a student enrollment ranging from 15,000 to 19,999, making it a large-sized institution.

What is the size of Santo Tomás University in terms of academic staff?

Santo Tomás University's academic staff ranges from 1,000 to 1,499 members.

Is Santo Tomás University a coeducational institution?

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

What academic calendar does Santo Tomás University use?

Santo Tomás University's adopted type of academic calendar is not reported.

What religion is Santo Tomás University affiliated with?

Christian-Catholic.

Does Santo Tomás University admit international students?

Not reported.

What is Santo Tomás University's acceptance rate and admission policy?

Santo Tomás University 's acceptance rate is not reported. This university 's admission selection is not reported.

How much does it cost to attend Santo Tomás University USTA?

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

Where is Santo Tomás University USTA located?

Santo Tomás University is located in Bogotá, Bogota, Colombia. Address: Carrera 9 No. 51-11.

Is Santo Tomás University USTA accredited and legally recognised?

Yes, Santo Tomás University is accredited by Ministerio de Educación Nacional (since ).

Does Santo Tomás University offer financial aid?

Not reported

Does Santo Tomás University offer study abroad programs?

Not reported

Does Santo Tomás University have a university library?

Yes

Does Santo Tomás University provide student housing and accommodation?

Not reported

Does Santo Tomás University have sports facilities or activities?

Not reported

Does Santo Tomás University offer academic counseling?

Not reported

Does Santo Tomás University offer career services?

Not reported

Does Santo Tomás University offer distance learning?

Not reported

Does Santo Tomás University have an institutional hospital?

Not reported

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