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University of Colima

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Overview

Universidad de Colima (University of Colima) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Colima, Mexico. Founded in 1940, Universidad de Colima (UCol) is a coeducational institution officially recognized by the Secretaría de Educación Pública, Mexico. UCol provides courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees, including bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate 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 86-year-old Mexican higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate is 80-89%. This places it among a least selective. International students are welcome to apply. UCol also offers several academic and non-academic facilities and services, including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, and administrative services.

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Control

University of Colima's Control Typepublic

Entity

University of Colima's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

University of Colima' Size by Total Enrollmentlarge-sized

Selectivity

University of Colima's Selectivity by Acceptance Rateleast selective

Identity

Name (English) University of Colima
Name
Name (Non Latin)
Acronym UCol
Founded 1940
Motto Estudia*Lucha*Trabaja
study, fight, work
Colours Green and yellow
Mascot Loro

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Location

Address Avenida Universidad No. 333, Colonia Las Víboras
Colima
28040 Colima
Mexico
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University of Colima Phone Number (312) 316 1000
University of Colima Fax Number (312) 316 1009
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University of Colima's Recognition or Accreditation

Recognition and Accreditation

Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

University of Colima is legally chartered, licensed and/or institutionally accredited by: Secretaría de Educación Pública, Mexico

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Universidad de Colima's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • ANPROMAR
  • CACECA
  • CACEI
  • CONAET
  • CACEB
  • COMEAA
  • CONEVET
  • CONFEDE
  • ACCECISO
  • CONCAPREN
  • COMAEM
  • CEPPE
  • COMACAF
  • COAPEHUM
  • COMACE
  • CNEIP
  • CIEES
  • COMAPROD
  • ANPADEH
  • CEPPE


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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 Colima 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 Colima Fields of Study and Degree Levels

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



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

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Programs and Courses

University of Colima Academic Programs/Courses

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Tuition Fees

University of Colima Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of University of Colima 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 Colima.



University of Colima: 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		 2,500-4,999 US$ (2,280-4,555 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 Colima Admissions for exact pricing applicable to your circumstances. Data sources: these figures are compiled from direct institutional submissions to uniRank, official University of Colima website data and publicly available government education sources.

Admissions

University of Colima Admission Info


University of Colima's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

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


University of Colima's Admission Selection Admission Selection

University of Colima has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

University of Colima's acceptance rate ranges from 80 to 89%, making it a least 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


University of Colima's International Students Admission International Students

Yes


University of Colima's Admission Office Admission Office

Avenida Universidad Nº 333 Colonia Las Víboras
Colima 28040
(312) 316 1063
(312)316 1000

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

Size and Profile

University of Colima Size and Profile


University of Colima's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

University of Colima has a student enrollment ranging from 10,000 to 14,999, making it a large-sized institution.


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

University of Colima's academic staff ranges from 1,000 to 1,499 members.


University of Colima's Control Type Control Type

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


University of Colima's Entity Type Entity Type

University of Colima 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 Colima's Campus Setting Campus Setting

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


University of Colima's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

University of Colima 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 Colima's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

Not reported


University of Colima is None Religious Affiliation

None.



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Facilities and Services

University of Colima Facilities


University of Colima's Library University Library

Yes Visit University of Colima's Library


University of Colima's Housing University Housing

Not reported


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

Yes


University of Colima's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported

University of Colima Services


University of Colima's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Not reported


University of Colima's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


University of Colima's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Yes

University of Colima's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Yes


University of Colima's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


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Academic Structure

University of Colima Organisational Structure

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

Universidad de Colima
  • Faculty of Marine Sciences
  • Faculty of Electromechanical Engineering
  • Faculty of Foreign Trade
  • School of Tourism and Gastronomy
  • Faculty of Accounting and Administration
  • Faculty of Biological and Agricultural Sciences
  • Faculty of veterinary medicine and zootechnics
  • Faculty of Letters and Communication
  • School of Social Work
  • Law School
  • Faculty of Psychology
  • School of Medicine
  • School of Marketing
  • Faculty of Political and Social Sciences
  • Nursing School
  • Faculty of Telematics
  • Science Faculty
  • Faculty of Education Sciences
  • University Institute of Fine Arts
  • Faculty of Chemical Sciences
  • Faculty of Civil Engineering
  • Faculty of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering
  • School of Architecture and Design
  • Economy faculty
  • Faculty of Pedagogy
  • Faculty of Foreign Languages
  • Faculty of Tourism
  • School of Philosophy

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Memberships and Affiliations

University of Colima Affiliations and Memberships

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

  • Asociación Mexicana para la Educación Superior (AMPEI)
  • International Association of Universities (IAU)
  • Consortium for North American High Education Collaboration (CONAHEC)
  • Association of International Educators (NAFSA)
  • Consorcio de Universidades Mexicanas (CUMEX)
  • Organización Universitaria Interamericana (OUI)
  • Asociación Universitaria Iberoamericana de Postgrado (AUIP)
  • Programa Académico de Movilidad Educativa, Unión de Universidades de América Latina y el Caribe (PAME - UDUAL)
  • University Mobility in Asia and the Pacific (UMAP)
  • Asociación COLUMBUS Impacto Académico de las Naciones Unidas (UNAI)
  • Asociación Nacional de Universidades e Instituciones de Educación Superior (ANUIES)
  • Espacio Común de Educación Superior (ECOES)
  • Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL)


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Social Media

Official Social Media Channels

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TikTok TikTok

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is University of Colima public or private?

University of Colima 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 Colima profit or non-profit?

University of Colima 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 Colima in terms of enrollment?

University of Colima has a student enrollment ranging from 10,000 to 14,999, making it a large-sized institution.

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

University of Colima's academic staff ranges from 1,000 to 1,499 members.

Is University of Colima a coeducational institution?

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

What academic calendar does University of Colima use?

University of Colima 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 Colima affiliated with?

None.

Does University of Colima admit international students?

Yes.

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

University of Colima's acceptance rate ranges from 80 to 89%, making it a least selective higher education institution. This university has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.

How much does it cost to attend University of Colima UCol?

Undergraduate tuition range for local students: 0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro). International students: 2,500-4,999 US$ (2,280-4,555 Euro). Tuition costs may vary by program.

Where is University of Colima UCol located?

University of Colima is located in Colima, Colima, Mexico. Address: Avenida Universidad No. 333, Colonia Las Víboras.

Is University of Colima UCol accredited and legally recognised?

Yes, University of Colima is accredited by Secretaría de Educación Pública, Mexico (since ).

Does University of Colima offer financial aid?

Not reported

Does University of Colima offer study abroad programs?

Yes

Does University of Colima have a university library?

Yes

Does University of Colima provide student housing and accommodation?

Not reported

Does University of Colima have sports facilities or activities?

Yes

Does University of Colima offer academic counseling?

Yes

Does University of Colima offer career services?

Not reported

Does University of Colima offer distance learning?

Yes

Does University of Colima have an institutional hospital?

Not reported

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