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Universidad de Manizales

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Overview

Universidad de Manizales (University of Manizales) is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Manizales, Caldas, Colombia. Founded in 1983, Universidad de Manizales (UMANIZALES) is a coeducational institution and is officially recognized by the Ministerio de Educación Nacional. UMANIZALES provides courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees, such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees across several fields of study. For an overview of the available degree levels and areas of study, see the uniRank table below or search the institution's website with the search engine below. This 43-year-old Colombian higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate is 70-79%. This places it among a moderately selective. International applicants are eligible to apply. UMANIZALES also offers several academic and non-academic facilities and services, including a library, sports facilities, financial aid and/or scholarships, online courses and distance learning opportunities, and administrative services.

Snapshot

Control

Universidad de Manizales's Control Typeprivate

Entity

Universidad de Manizales's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Universidad de Manizales' Size by Total Enrollmentmedium-sized

Selectivity

Universidad de Manizales's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratemoderately selective

Identity

Name
Name (English) University of Manizales
Name (Non Latin) n.a.
Acronym UMANIZALES
Founded 1983
Motto
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Location

Address Carrera 9 No. 19-03, Campohermoso
Manizales
170001 Caldas
Colombia
Universidad de Manizales's location map and satellite view Location Map
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Universidad de Manizales Phone Number (6) 887 9680
Universidad de Manizales Fax Number (6) 884 1443
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Website

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University of Manizales's Recognition or Accreditation

Recognition and Accreditation

Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Universidad de Manizales is legally chartered, licensed and/or institutionally accredited by: Ministerio de Educación Nacional

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

2015


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Universidad de Manizales'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 de Manizales 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 de Manizales Fields of Study and Degree Levels

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of Universidad de Manizales 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 de Manizales's academic range and degree level offering.



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

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Programs and Courses

Universidad de Manizales Academic Programs/Courses

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Tuition Fees

Universidad de Manizales Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of Universidad de Manizales 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 de Manizales.



Universidad de Manizales: 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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Important: tuition fee ranges are indicative. Final tuition fees can vary by degree program, citizenship, residency status, study load and enrollment mode. Contact Universidad de Manizales Admissions for exact pricing applicable to your circumstances. Data sources: these figures are compiled from direct institutional submissions to uniRank, official Universidad de Manizales website data and publicly available government education sources.

Admissions

Universidad de Manizales Admission Info


Universidad de Manizales's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

Universidad de Manizales is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.


Universidad de Manizales's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Universidad de Manizales has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Universidad de Manizales's acceptance rate ranges from 70 to 79%, 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


Universidad de Manizales's International Students Admission International Students

Yes


Universidad de Manizales's Admission Office Admission Office

Carrera 9 No. 19-03
Manizales 170001
(6) 887 9680
(6) 872 1021

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Size and Profile

Universidad de Manizales Size and Profile


Universidad de Manizales's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Universidad de Manizales has a student enrollment ranging from 8,000 to 8,999, making it a medium-sized institution.


Universidad de Manizales's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

Universidad de Manizales's academic staff ranges from 400 to 499 members.


Universidad de Manizales's Control Type Control Type

Universidad de Manizales 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.


Universidad de Manizales's Entity Type Entity Type

Universidad de Manizales 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.


Universidad de Manizales's Campus Setting Campus Setting

Universidad de Manizales's main campus is located in an urban setting, meaning it is situated within a city.


Universidad de Manizales's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

Universidad de Manizales 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 de Manizales's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

Not reported


Universidad de Manizales is None Religious Affiliation

None.



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Facilities and Services

Universidad de Manizales Facilities


Universidad de Manizales's Library University Library

Yes Visit Universidad de Manizales's Library


Universidad de Manizales's Housing University Housing

Not reported


Universidad de Manizales's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Yes


Universidad de Manizales's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported

Universidad de Manizales Services


Universidad de Manizales's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Yes


Universidad de Manizales's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Not reported


Universidad de Manizales's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Yes


Universidad de Manizales's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported


Universidad de Manizales's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


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Academic Structure

Universidad de Manizales Organisational Structure

The academic structure of Universidad de Manizales consists of the following primary first-level divisions; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.

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  • Faculty of Accounting, Economic and Administrative Sciences
  • Faculty of Social and Human Sciences
  • Faculty of Legal Sciences
  • Faculty of Health Sciences
  • Faculty of Sciences and Engineering

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Memberships and Affiliations

Universidad de Manizales Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Universidad de Manizales's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • OUI
  • COLUMBUS
  • AUIP
  • ASCUN
  • CCYK


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Social Media

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Universidad de Manizales public or private?

Universidad de Manizales 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 Universidad de Manizales profit or non-profit?

Universidad de Manizales 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 Universidad de Manizales in terms of enrollment?

Universidad de Manizales has a student enrollment ranging from 8,000 to 8,999, making it a medium-sized institution.

What is the size of Universidad de Manizales in terms of academic staff?

Universidad de Manizales's academic staff ranges from 400 to 499 members.

Is Universidad de Manizales a coeducational institution?

Universidad de Manizales is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.

What academic calendar does Universidad de Manizales use?

Universidad de Manizales 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.

What religion is Universidad de Manizales affiliated with?

None.

Does Universidad de Manizales admit international students?

Yes.

What is Universidad de Manizales's acceptance rate and admission policy?

Universidad de Manizales's acceptance rate ranges from 70 to 79%, making it a moderately selective higher education institution. This university has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades.

How much does it cost to attend Universidad de Manizales UMANIZALES?

Undergraduate tuition range for local students: 2,500-4,999 US$ (2,280-4,555 Euro). International students: 2,500-4,999 US$ (2,280-4,555 Euro). Tuition costs may vary by program.

Where is Universidad de Manizales UMANIZALES located?

Universidad de Manizales is located in Manizales, Caldas, Colombia. Address: Carrera 9 No. 19-03, Campohermoso.

Is Universidad de Manizales UMANIZALES accredited and legally recognised?

Yes, Universidad de Manizales is accredited by Ministerio de Educación Nacional (since 2015).

Does Universidad de Manizales offer financial aid?

Yes

Does Universidad de Manizales offer study abroad programs?

Not reported

Does Universidad de Manizales have a university library?

Yes

Does Universidad de Manizales provide student housing and accommodation?

Not reported

Does Universidad de Manizales have sports facilities or activities?

Yes

Does Universidad de Manizales offer academic counseling?

Not reported

Does Universidad de Manizales offer career services?

Not reported

Does Universidad de Manizales offer distance learning?

Yes

Does Universidad de Manizales have an institutional hospital?

Not reported

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