Externado University of Colombia: Statistics

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#2363 of 14,131 In the World
#135 of 1,756 In Latin America
#13 of 190 In Colombia
#6 of 72 In Bogota
#468 of 1,021 For Human Rights Law
Top50% For 9 other topics
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Quick Review

Acceptance rate
30%
Type
Non-profit
Funding
Private
Highest Degree
Bachelor
Languages
Spanish

Acceptance rate & Admissions

Acceptance Rate30%
Admissions RequirementsSecondary school certificate (bachillerato) and entrance examination
Academic CalendarFebruary to December (February - July; July-December)

We've calculated the 30% acceptance rate for Externado University of Colombia 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

Externado University of Colombia has published 5,048 scientific papers with 10,476 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Philosophy, Political Science, Environmental Science, Law, Geography and Cartography, Sociology, Business, Economics, and Computer Science.

Publications
5,048
Citations
10,476

Externado University of Colombia majors

by publication & citation count

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
4,719 / 9,165
Philosophy
3,903 / 6,931
Political Science
3,664 / 6,907
Environmental Science
1,644 / 3,424
Law
1,609 / 3,837
Geography and Cartography
1,431 / 2,312
Sociology
1,092 / 3,236
Business
937 / 3,288
Economics
873 / 2,675
Computer Science
656 / 2,677
History
634 / 1,217
Geology
609 / 1,143
Archaeology
558 / 1,053
Finance
515 / 1,217
Biology
504 / 1,676
Linguistics
455 / 1,542
Engineering
436 / 1,206
Psychology
434 / 2,261
Physics
376 / 1,198
Medicine
364 / 1,634
Mathematics
326 / 1,862
Oceanography
325 / 433
Meteorology and Atmospheric Science
297 / 260
Ecology
292 / 1,334
Art & Design
272 / 668
Quantum and Particle physics
266 / 915
Theology / Divinity / Religious studies
250 / 368
Paleontology
248 / 638
Development Studies
243 / 1,043
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
243 / 1,053
Management
216 / 1,316
Social Psychology
215 / 1,291
Mechanical Engineering
191 / 352
Statistics
188 / 1,159
Chemistry
162 / 446
Marketing
161 / 1,157
Anthropology
148 / 851
Fashion Design
138 / 386
Accounting
117 / 328
Public Policy / Administration
116 / 157

Annual publication & citation counts

Year Publications Citations
1992 1 2
1993 2 0
1994 10 0
1995 3 0
1996 5 0
1997 5 0
1998 3 1
1999 11 5
2000 20 7
2001 33 10
2002 44 13
2003 48 67
2004 67 52
2005 86 43
2006 89 43
2007 84 59
2008 122 83
2009 214 88
2010 250 102
2011 274 138
2012 236 150
2013 268 193
2014 277 241
2015 252 266
2016 301 273
2017 348 314
2018 307 484
2019 319 686
2020 321 1194
2021 329 1286
2022 251 1434
2023 264 1598
2024 172 1406
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Programs and Degrees

The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by Externado University of Colombia.

Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.

Programs Bachelor Master Doctoral
Art & Design Yes Yes No
Biology No No No
Business Yes Yes Yes
Chemistry No No No
Computer Science Yes Yes No
Economics Yes Yes Yes
Engineering No No No
Environmental Science No Yes No
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences Yes Yes Yes
Mathematics No Yes No
Medicine No No No
Physics No No No
Psychology Yes Yes No
Profesional Universitario Accountancy, Anthropology, Archaeology, Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Geography (Human), Government, Heritage Preservation, History, Hotel Management, International Relations and Diplomacy, Journalism, Law, Mass Communication, Philosophy, Psychology, Social Work, Sociology, Tourism
Especialización Accountancy, Administrative Law, Business Administration, Business and Commerce, Civil Law, Commercial Law, Constitutional Law, Criminal Law, Criminology, Demography and Population, Development Studies, E-Business/Commerce, Econometrics, Economics, Energy Engineering, Environmental Management, Environmental Studies, Finance, Fiscal Law, Foreign Languages Education, Geography (Human), Government, Heritage Preservation, Hotel Management, Human Resources, Human Rights, Information Technology, Insurance, International Business, International Law, Labour and Industrial Relations, Labour Law, Law, Management, Maritime Law, Marketing, Museum Studies, Notary Studies, Peace and Disarmament, Political Sciences, Private Law, Psychology, Public Administration, Public Law, Regional Planning, Regional Studies, Social and Community Services, Social Welfare, Taxation, Telecommunications Engineering, Telecommunications Services, Tourism, Town Planning, Transport and Communications, Transport Management, Urban Studies
Maestría Accountancy, Administrative Law, Business Administration, Civil Law, Commercial Law, Constitutional Law, Criminal Law, Criminology, Demography and Population, Development Studies, Econometrics, Economics, Education, Educational Administration, Educational Sciences, Family Studies, Finance, Fiscal Law, Geography (Human), Government, Hotel Management, Human Resources, Human Rights, Information Technology, Insurance, International Business, International Law, International Relations and Diplomacy, International Studies, Labour Law, Law, Management, Marketing, Mass Communication, Neurosciences, Political Sciences, Private Law, Public Law, Rural Studies, Social and Community Services, Taxation, Tourism, Transport Management
Doctorado Administration, Law, Political Sciences

Externado University of Colombia alumni

  1. Gustavo Petro

    Gustavo Petro
    Born in
    Colombia Flag Colombia
    Years
    1960-.. (age 65)
    Enrolled in the Externado University of Colombia
    In 1982 graduated with bachelor's degree in economics
    Occupations
    economistpartisanpoliticianwriterenvironmentalist
    Biography

    Gustavo Francisco Petro Urrego ODB ODSC ODIC is a Colombian politician who is the 34th and current president of Colombia since 2022. Upon inauguration, he became the first left-wing president in the recent history of Colombia.

  2. Rodrigo Lara

    Rodrigo Lara
    Born in
    Colombia Flag Colombia
    Years
    1946-1984 (aged 38)
    Occupations
    lawyerpolitician
    Biography

    Rodrigo Lara Bonilla was a Colombian lawyer and politician, who served as Minister of Justice under President Belisario Betancur, and was assassinated by orders of Pablo Escobar because of his work as Minister in prosecuting cocaine traffickers mainly belonging to the Medellín Cartel.

  3. Alberto Lleras Camargo

    Alberto Lleras Camargo
    Born in
    Colombia Flag Colombia
    Years
    1906-1990 (aged 84)
    Occupations
    politicianjournalistdiplomat
    Biography

    Alberto Lleras Camargo was President of Colombia twice (1945-1946, 1958–1962), and the 1st Secretary General of the Organization of American States (1948–1954). A journalist and liberal party politician, he also served as Minister of Government, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and as Minister of National Education in the administrations of President Alfonso López Pumarejo. He briefly attended the National University of Colombia in Bogotá to study politics, but dropped out later to pursue journalism.

  4. Claudia López Hernández

    Claudia López Hernández
    Born in
    Colombia Flag Colombia
    Years
    1970-.. (age 55)
    Occupations
    mayorpoliticianenvironmentalist
    Biography

    Claudia Nayibe López Hernández is a Colombian politician. She was a Senator of the Republic of Colombia and was the vice-presidential candidate in the 2018 presidential election for the Green Alliance party. In October 2019, she was elected mayor of Bogotá, the first woman and as well the first openly LGBT person to be elected to this position.

All 40 notable alumni

Externado University of Colombia faculties and divisions

Faculty : Business Administration Business Administration
Faculty : Business Administration, Tourism and Hotel Management Business Administration, Hotel Management, Tourism
Faculty : Cultural Heritage Studies Archaeology, Heritage Preservation, Museum Studies, Restoration of Works of Art
Faculty : Economics Economics
Faculty : Educational Sciences Education, Educational Administration, Educational Sciences
Faculty : Finance, Government and International Relations Finance, Government, International Relations and Diplomacy
Faculty : Law Law
Faculty : Public Accountancy Accountancy
Faculty : Social Communication and Journalism Journalism, Mass Communication
Faculty : Social Sciences and Humanities Social Work
Institute : Interdisciplinary Studies Law, Peace and Disarmament

General information

Alternative names Universidad Externado de Colombia
Founded 1886
Accreditation Ministerio de Gobierno
Motto Post tenebras spero lucem
After the darkness I hope for the light

Location and contacts

Address Apartado aéreo 34141 Calle 12 No. 1-17 Este
Bogotá
Colombia
City population 8,035,000

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