Overview
Universidad Francisco de Paula Santander (University Francisco de Paula Santander) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of San José de Cúcuta, Norte de Santander, Colombia. This institution also has a branch campus in Ocaña. Founded in 1970, Universidad Francisco de Paula Santander (UFPS) is a coeducational institution officially recognized by the Ministerio de Educación Nacional. UFPS provides courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees, including bachelor's degrees in several areas 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 56-year-old Colombian higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. UFPS also offers several academic and non-academic facilities and services, including a library, and administrative services.
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| Name (English) | University Francisco de Paula Santander |
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| Name | Universidad Francisco de Paula Santander |
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| Acronym | UFPS |
| Founded | 1970 |
| Motto | Fortalecimiento Académico |
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| Address | Avenida Gran Colombia No. 12E-96 San José de Cúcuta Norte de Santander Colombia |
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| Other locations | Ocaña |
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