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University of Antioquia

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world rank  785

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Overview

Universidad de Antioquía (University of Antioquia) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Medellín, Antioquia, Colombia. This institution also has branch campuses in Carmen de Viboral, Sonsón, Santa Fe de Antioquia, Segovia, Andes, Apartadó, Turbo, Carepa, Caucasia, Puerto Berrío, Amalfi and Yarumal. Established in 1803, Universidad de Antioquía (UDEA) is a coeducational institution and is officially recognized by the Ministerio de Educación Nacional. UDEA provides programs and courses leading to officially recognized higher education degrees, such as bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. Further information can be found in the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below or by searching the institution's website through the search engine below. This 223-year-old Colombian higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. International applicants are eligible to apply. UDEA also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services, including a library, sports facilities, financial aid and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, and administrative services.

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Control

University of Antioquia's Control Typepublic

Entity

University of Antioquia's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

University of Antioquia' Size by Total Enrollmentvery large-sized

Selectivity

University of Antioquia's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratenot reported

Identity

Name (English) University of Antioquia
Name
Name (Non Latin)
Acronym UDEA
Founded 1803
Motto
Colours Green and white
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Location

Address Calle 67 No. 51-08
Medellín
Antioquia
Colombia
University of Antioquia's location map, satellite view and street view Location Map
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University of Antioquia Phone Number (4) 219 5210
University of Antioquia Fax Number (4) 263 8282
Other locations Carmen de Viboral, Sonsón, Santa Fe de Antioquia, Segovia, Andes, Apartadó, Turbo, Carepa, Caucasia, Puerto Berrío, Amalfi and Yarumal

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University of Antioquia's Recognition or Accreditation

Recognition and Accreditation

Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

University of Antioquia 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 de Antioquía'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 University of Antioquia 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

University of Antioquia Fields of Study and Degree Levels

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



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

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Programs and Courses

University of Antioquia Academic Programs/Courses

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Tuition Fees

University of Antioquia Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of University of Antioquia 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 University of Antioquia.



University of Antioquia: Tuition Fees Range Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students		 0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro) 1,000-2,499 US$ (910-2,280 Euro)
International
students		 1,000-2,499 US$ (910-2,280 Euro) 1,000-2,499 US$ (910-2,280 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 University of Antioquia Admissions for exact pricing applicable to your circumstances. Data sources: these figures are compiled from direct institutional submissions to uniRank, official University of Antioquia website data and publicly available government education sources.

Admissions

University of Antioquia Admission Info


University of Antioquia's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

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


University of Antioquia's Admission Selection Admission Selection

University of Antioquia has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations for prospective students.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

University of Antioquia '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


University of Antioquia's International Students Admission International Students

Yes


University of Antioquia's Admission Office Admission Office

Calle 70 # 52-72
Medellin
(4) 219 5212


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Size and Profile

University of Antioquia Size and Profile


University of Antioquia's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

University of Antioquia has a student enrollment ranging from 35,000 to 39,999, making it a very large-sized institution.


University of Antioquia's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

University of Antioquia's academic staff ranges from 1,500 to 1,999 members.


University of Antioquia's Control Type Control Type

University of Antioquia is a public higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed by the government, providing affordable access to education for students.


University of Antioquia's Entity Type Entity Type

University of Antioquia 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.


University of Antioquia's Campus Setting Campus Setting

University of Antioquia's main campus is located in an urban setting, meaning it is situated within a city.


University of Antioquia's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

University of Antioquia 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.


University of Antioquia's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

Not reported


University of Antioquia is None Religious Affiliation

None.



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Facilities and Services

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University of Antioquia's Library University Library

Yes Visit University of Antioquia's Library


University of Antioquia's Housing University Housing

Not reported


University of Antioquia's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Yes


University of Antioquia's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported

University of Antioquia Services


University of Antioquia's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Yes


University of Antioquia's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


University of Antioquia's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Yes

University of Antioquia's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported


University of Antioquia's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


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Academic Structure

University of Antioquia Organisational Structure

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

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  • Faculty of Arts
  • Faculty of Agricultural Sciences
  • Faculty of Economic Science
  • Faculty of Exact and Natural Sciences
  • Faculty of Food and Pharmaceutical Sciences
  • Faculty of Social and Human Sciences
  • Faculty of Communications
  • Faculty of Law and Political Sciences
  • Faculty of Education
  • Faculty of Nursing
  • Engineering
  • Faculty of Medicine
  • Faculty of Dentistry
  • Faculty of Public Health

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Memberships and Affiliations

University of Antioquia Affiliations and Memberships

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

  • Red Colombiana para la Internacionalización de la Educación Superior (RCI)
  • Asociación Colombiana de Universidades (ASCUN)
  • Group of Eight (go8)
  • Grupo de Universidades Iberoamericanas La Rábida
  • Asociación Universitaria Iberoamericana de Postgrado (AUIP)
  • Colombia Challenge Your Knowledge (CCYK)
  • Red Emprendia
  • Universia


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Social Media

Official Social Media Channels

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is University of Antioquia public or private?

University of Antioquia is a public higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed by the government, providing affordable access to education for students.

Is University of Antioquia profit or non-profit?

University of Antioquia 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 University of Antioquia in terms of enrollment?

University of Antioquia has a student enrollment ranging from 35,000 to 39,999, making it a very large-sized institution.

What is the size of University of Antioquia in terms of academic staff?

University of Antioquia's academic staff ranges from 1,500 to 1,999 members.

Is University of Antioquia a coeducational institution?

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

What academic calendar does University of Antioquia use?

University of Antioquia 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 University of Antioquia affiliated with?

None.

Does University of Antioquia admit international students?

Yes.

What is University of Antioquia's acceptance rate and admission policy?

University of Antioquia 's acceptance rate is not reported. This university has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations for prospective students.

How much does it cost to attend University of Antioquia UDEA?

Undergraduate tuition range for local students: 0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro). International students: 1,000-2,499 US$ (910-2,280 Euro). Tuition costs may vary by program.

Where is University of Antioquia UDEA located?

University of Antioquia is located in Medellín, Antioquia, Colombia. Address: Calle 67 No. 51-08.

Is University of Antioquia UDEA accredited and legally recognised?

Yes, University of Antioquia is accredited by Ministerio de Educación Nacional (since ).

Does University of Antioquia offer financial aid?

Yes

Does University of Antioquia offer study abroad programs?

Yes

Does University of Antioquia have a university library?

Yes

Does University of Antioquia provide student housing and accommodation?

Not reported

Does University of Antioquia have sports facilities or activities?

Yes

Does University of Antioquia offer academic counseling?

Not reported

Does University of Antioquia offer career services?

Not reported

Does University of Antioquia offer distance learning?

Yes

Does University of Antioquia have an institutional hospital?

Not reported

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