Autonomous University of the West: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #4012 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #272 of 1,756 | In Latin America |
| #31 of 190 | In Colombia |
| #3 of 9 | In Cali |
| #2063 of 2,152 | For Renewable Energy Engineering |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 60%
- Enrollment
- 9,795
- Male:Female Ratio
- 55:45
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Private
- Highest Degree
- Master
- Website
- www.uao.edu.co
- Languages
- Spanish
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 60% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | Secondary school certificate and National Government examination ICFES |
| Academic Calendar | January to November |
| Enrollment | 9,795 |
| Full time employee | 267 |
| Student:staff ratio | 37:1 |
We've calculated the 60% acceptance rate for Autonomous University of the West based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.
Research profile
Autonomous University of the West has published 1,933 scientific papers with 9,372 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Philosophy, Environmental Science, Engineering, Physics, Biology, Political Science, Computer Science, Chemistry, and Geography and Cartography.
Autonomous University of the West majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 5 | 1 |
| 1998 | 3 | 1 |
| 1999 | 1 | 2 |
| 2000 | 8 | 12 |
| 2001 | 2 | 12 |
| 2002 | 4 | 14 |
| 2003 | 9 | 17 |
| 2004 | 12 | 31 |
| 2005 | 13 | 28 |
| 2006 | 20 | 53 |
| 2007 | 36 | 57 |
| 2008 | 54 | 47 |
| 2009 | 44 | 52 |
| 2010 | 43 | 73 |
| 2011 | 67 | 98 |
| 2012 | 103 | 126 |
| 2013 | 87 | 178 |
| 2014 | 89 | 243 |
| 2015 | 79 | 280 |
| 2016 | 98 | 338 |
| 2017 | 101 | 451 |
| 2018 | 151 | 522 |
| 2019 | 153 | 697 |
| 2020 | 181 | 1020 |
| 2021 | 203 | 1481 |
| 2022 | 171 | 1627 |
| 2023 | 176 | 1684 |
Tuition
| Local studetns | Technology Programmes: 2.275.000; Undergraduate Programmes: 6.898.286 (day) and 5.468.444 (night); Specialization Programmes: 6.283.432; Master's Programmes: 9.073.714; PhD In Sustainability Studies: 16.353.468; PhDs In Engineering: 13.627.890 (COP) |
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The Autonomous University of the West has on-campus housing.
Programs and Degrees
| Tecnólogo | Accountancy, Agricultural Business, Business Administration, Computer Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Electronics and Automation, Marketing, Sales Techniques, Software Engineering, Transport Management |
|---|---|
| Profesional Universitario | Accountancy, Advertising and Publicity, Biomedical Engineering, Business Administration, Computer Engineering, Design, Economics, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Management, Film, Graphic Design, Industrial Engineering, Industrial Management, International Business, Journalism, Marketing, Mass Communication, Mechanical Engineering, Multimedia, Robotics, Telecommunications Engineering, Tourism |
| Especialización | Accountancy, Business Administration, Business and Commerce, Business Computing, Coastal Studies, Communication Studies, Computer Engineering, Computer Graphics, Computer Networks, Computer Science, Data Processing, E-Business/Commerce, Educational Technology, Energy Engineering, Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Management, Finance, Human Resources, Human Rights, International Business, International Law, Journalism, Law, Management, Marketing, Mass Communication, Media Studies, Medical Technology, Occupational Health, Printing and Printmaking, Private Administration, Software Engineering, Transport Management |
| Maestría | Business Administration, Cultural Studies, Energy Engineering, Environmental Studies, Marketing, Occupational Health, Production Engineering, Transport Management |
| Doctorado | Bioengineering, Engineering, Environmental Studies |
Notable alumni
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Camilo Romero
- Occupations
- environmentalistpolitician
- Biography
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Camilo Ernesto Romero Galeano is a Colombian journalist and politician who served as Governor of Nariño from 2016 to 2019. A member of the Green Alliance, Romero was an unsuccessful candidate in the 2022 Colombian presidential election, losing the Historic Pact for Colombia primary to Gustavo Petro.
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Lucia Aldana
- Occupations
- beauty pageant contestantmodel
- Biography
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Carmen Lucía Aldana Roldán is a Colombian model and beauty pageant titleholder who won the title of Miss Colombia 2012. Aldana represented Colombia in Miss Universe 2013. She was the last Colombian delegate of the Miss Universe 1st Colombian drought, as her successor as Miss Colombia, Paulina Vega, won the title as Miss Universe 2014.
Autonomous University of the West faculties and divisions
| Faculty : Administrative Sciences | Administration, Business Administration, Finance, Marketing |
|---|---|
| Faculty : Basic Sciences | Mathematics, Natural Sciences, Statistics |
| Faculty : Communication and Social Sciences | Communication Studies, Economics, Education, Law, Pedagogy, Social Sciences |
| Faculty : Engineering | Educational Technology, Electronic Engineering, Electronics and Automation, Energy Engineering, Industrial Management, Mechanical Engineering |
| Faculty : Humanities and Arts | Arts and Humanities, Design, Linguistics, Performing Arts |
| Faculty : Institute For Sustainability Studies | Environmental Studies |
General information
| Alternative names | UAO Universidad Autónoma de Occidente |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1970 |
| Accreditation | Consejo Nacional de Acreditación (CNA); Gobernación del Valle |
| Colors | red, white |
Location and contacts
| Address | Apartado aéreo 3119 Calle 25 No. 115-85 km.2 vía Cali- Jamundi Cali, Valle del Cauca, 760030 Colombia |
|---|---|
| City population | 2,471,000 |