University Overview
Established in 1949, Universidad de los Andes, Colombia (University of the Andes, Colombia) is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large metropolis of Bogotá (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants), Bogota. Officially recognized by the Ministerio de Educación Nacional, Colombia (Ministry of National Education of Colombia), Universidad de los Andes, Colombia (UNIANDES) is a large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 15,000-19,999 students) coeducational Colombian higher education institution. Universidad de los Andes, Colombia (UNIANDES) 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 76-year-old Colombian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 30-39% making this Colombian higher education organization a very selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. UNIANDES also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aid and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.
University Snapshot
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private
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non-profit
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large-sized
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very selective
University Identity
| Name | Universidad de los Andes, Colombia |
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| Name (English) | University of the Andes, Colombia |
| Name (Non Latin) | n.a. |
| Acronym | UNIANDES |
| Founded | 1949 |
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| Mascot | Séneca the Goat |
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| Address | Carrera 1 No. 18A - 12 Bogotá Bogota Colombia |
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(1) 339 4999 |
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(1) 332 4448 |
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