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Universidad Autónoma del Caribe

country rank  66
world rank  5325

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University Overview

Established in 1967, Universidad Autónoma del Caribe (Autonomous University of the Caribbean) is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the metropolis of Barranquilla (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Atlantico. Officially recognized by the Ministerio de Educación Nacional, Colombia (Ministry of National Education of Colombia), Universidad Autónoma del Caribe (UNIAUTONOMA) is a large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 10,000-14,999 students) coeducational Colombian higher education institution. Universidad Autónoma del Caribe (UNIAUTONOMA) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 58-year-old Colombian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. UNIAUTONOMA also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

Universidad Autónoma del Caribe's Control Typeprivate

Entity

Universidad Autónoma del Caribe's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Universidad Autónoma del Caribe' Size by Total Enrollmentlarge-sized

Selectivity

Universidad Autónoma del Caribe's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratenot reported

University Identity

Name
Name (English) Autonomous University of the Caribbean
Name (Non Latin) n.a.
Acronym UNIAUTONOMA
Founded 1967
Motto
Colours
Mascot
Video Presentation

University Location

Address Calle 90 No. 46-112
Barranquilla
Atlantico
Colombia
Universidad Autónoma del Caribe's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
Universidad Autónoma del Caribe Phone Number (5) 367 1000
Universidad Autónoma del Caribe Fax Number (5) 357 5944
Other locations

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Recognition and Accreditation

Universidad Autónoma del Caribe's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Universidad Autónoma del Caribe is legally recognized 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 Autónoma del Caribe'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 Universidad Autónoma del Caribe 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

Universidad Autónoma del Caribe Fields of Study and Degree Levels

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of Universidad Autónoma del Caribe 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 Universidad Autónoma del Caribe's academic range and degree level offering.



Universidad Autónoma del Caribe: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
PreBach
degrees		 Bachelor
degrees		 Master
degrees		 Doctoral
degrees

 
 
 
 
A&H
L&C
B&S
M&H
S&T
Eng

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Programs and Courses

Universidad Autónoma del Caribe Academic Programs/Courses

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Tuition Fees

Universidad Autónoma del Caribe Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of Universidad Autónoma del Caribe 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 Universidad Autónoma del Caribe.



Universidad Autónoma del Caribe: Tuition Fees Range Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students		 Not reported Not reported
International
students		 Not reported Not reported

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Notice: please contact the university's Admission Office for detailed information on Universidad Autónoma del Caribe'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

Universidad Autónoma del Caribe Admission Info


Universidad Autónoma del Caribe's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits men and women (coeducational).


Universidad Autónoma del Caribe's Admission Selection Admission Selection

This higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

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


Universidad Autónoma del Caribe's International Students Admission International Students

Not reported


Universidad Autónoma del Caribe'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 Universidad Autónoma del Caribe's Admission Office for detailed information on their admission selection policy and acceptance rate.

Size and Profile

Universidad Autónoma del Caribe Size and Profile


Universidad Autónoma del Caribe's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

This institution has a student enrollment range from 10,000 to 14,999, making it a large-sized institution.


Universidad Autónoma del Caribe's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution's academic staff ranges from 600 to 699 members.


Universidad Autónoma del Caribe's Control Type Control Type

This institution is a private higher education institution.


Universidad Autónoma del Caribe's Entity Type Entity Type

This institution is a non-profit higher education institution.


Universidad Autónoma del Caribe's Campus Setting Campus Setting

Not reported.


Universidad Autónoma del Caribe's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution 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.


Universidad Autónoma del Caribe's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

Not reported


Universidad Autónoma del Caribe is None Religious Affiliation

None.



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Facilities and Services

Universidad Autónoma del Caribe Facilities


Universidad Autónoma del Caribe's Library University Library

Yes Visit Universidad Autónoma del Caribe's Library


Universidad Autónoma del Caribe's Housing University Housing

Not reported


Universidad Autónoma del Caribe's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Yes


Universidad Autónoma del Caribe's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported

Universidad Autónoma del Caribe Services


Universidad Autónoma del Caribe's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Not reported


Universidad Autónoma del Caribe's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Not reported


Universidad Autónoma del Caribe's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Not reported


Universidad Autónoma del Caribe's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported


Universidad Autónoma del Caribe's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


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Academic Structure

Universidad Autónoma del Caribe Academic Structure

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Memberships and Affiliations

Universidad Autónoma del Caribe 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

Universidad Autónoma del Caribe's Instagram page review

LinkedIn LinkedIn

Universidad Autónoma del Caribe's official LinkedIn profile

TikTok TikTok

n.a.


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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.


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