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University of Santander

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Overview

Universidad de Santander (University of Santander) is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the large city of Bucaramanga, Santander, Colombia. Founded in 1996, Universidad de Santander (UDES) is a coeducational institution and is officially recognized by the Ministerio de Educación Nacional. UDES 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 or use the website search engine below. This 30-year-old Colombian higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. UDES also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services, including a library, sports facilities, and administrative services.

Snapshot

Control

University of Santander's Control Typeprivate

Entity

University of Santander's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

University of Santander' Size by Total Enrollmentsmall-sized

Selectivity

University of Santander's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratenot reported

Identity

Name (English) University of Santander
Name
Name (Non Latin)
Acronym UDES
Founded 1996
Motto
Colours
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Location

Address Calle 70 No. 55-210 Lagos del Cacique
Bucaramanga
Santander
Colombia
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University of Santander Phone Number (7) 643 4977
University of Santander Fax Number (7) 643 6002
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University of Santander's Recognition or Accreditation

Recognition and Accreditation

Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

University of Santander 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 Santander'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 Santander 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 Santander Fields of Study and Degree Levels

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



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

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Programs and Courses

University of Santander Academic Programs/Courses

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Tuition Fees

University of Santander Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of University of Santander 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 Santander.



University of Santander: Tuition Fees Range Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students		 Not reported Not reported
International
students		 Not reported Not reported

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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 Santander Admissions for exact pricing applicable to your circumstances. Data sources: these figures are compiled from direct institutional submissions to uniRank, official University of Santander website data and publicly available government education sources.

Admissions

University of Santander Admission Info


University of Santander's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

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


University of Santander's Admission Selection Admission Selection

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


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

University of Santander '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 Santander's International Students Admission International Students

Not reported


University of Santander'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 University of Santander's Admission Office for detailed information on their admission selection policy and acceptance rate.

Size and Profile

University of Santander Size and Profile


University of Santander's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

University of Santander has a student enrollment ranging from 4,000 to 4,999, making it a small-sized institution.


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

University of Santander's academic staff ranges from 700 to 799 members.


University of Santander's Control Type Control Type

University of Santander 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.


University of Santander's Entity Type Entity Type

University of Santander 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 Santander's Campus Setting Campus Setting

University of Santander's main campus setting is not reported.


University of Santander's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

University of Santander's adopted type of academic calendar is not reported.


University of Santander's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

Not reported


University of Santander is None Religious Affiliation

None.



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Facilities and Services

University of Santander Facilities


University of Santander's Library University Library

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University of Santander's Housing University Housing

Not reported


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

Yes


University of Santander's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported

University of Santander Services


University of Santander's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Not reported


University of Santander's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Not reported


University of Santander's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Not reported

University of Santander's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported


University of Santander's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


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Academic Structure

University of Santander Organisational Structure

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Memberships and Affiliations

University of Santander Affiliations and Memberships

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is University of Santander public or private?

University of Santander 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 University of Santander profit or non-profit?

University of Santander 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 Santander in terms of enrollment?

University of Santander has a student enrollment ranging from 4,000 to 4,999, making it a small-sized institution.

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

University of Santander's academic staff ranges from 700 to 799 members.

Is University of Santander a coeducational institution?

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

What academic calendar does University of Santander use?

University of Santander's adopted type of academic calendar is not reported.

What religion is University of Santander affiliated with?

None.

Does University of Santander admit international students?

Not reported.

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

University of Santander '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 Santander UDES?

Undergraduate tuition range for local students: Not reported. International students: Not reported. Tuition costs may vary by program.

Where is University of Santander UDES located?

University of Santander is located in Bucaramanga, Santander, Colombia. Address: Calle 70 No. 55-210 Lagos del Cacique.

Is University of Santander UDES accredited and legally recognised?

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

Does University of Santander offer financial aid?

Not reported

Does University of Santander offer study abroad programs?

Not reported

Does University of Santander have a university library?

Yes

Does University of Santander provide student housing and accommodation?

Not reported

Does University of Santander have sports facilities or activities?

Yes

Does University of Santander offer academic counseling?

Not reported

Does University of Santander offer career services?

Not reported

Does University of Santander offer distance learning?

Not reported

Does University of Santander have an institutional hospital?

Not reported

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