Externado University of Colombia: Statistics

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#2485 of 14,131 In the World
#142 of 1,756 In Latin America
#13 of 190 In Colombia
#6 of 72 In Bogota
#524 of 1,054 For Intellectual Property and Patent 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 3,887 scientific papers with 4,612 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Philosophy, Political Science, Law, Environmental Science, Geography and Cartography, Sociology, Business, Economics, and History.

Publications
3,887
Citations
4,612

Externado University of Colombia majors

by publication & citation count

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
3,607 / 4,052
Philosophy
2,882 / 2,942
Political Science
2,841 / 3,084
Law
1,450 / 1,848
Environmental Science
1,333 / 1,647
Geography and Cartography
1,149 / 1,010
Sociology
975 / 1,562
Business
862 / 1,757
Economics
803 / 1,352
History
574 / 554
Computer Science
572 / 1,478
Archaeology
507 / 537
Finance
472 / 713
Geology
461 / 555
Biology
451 / 987
Linguistics
413 / 654
Psychology
396 / 1,237
Engineering
361 / 617
Physics
336 / 611
Medicine
307 / 874
Mathematics
302 / 942
Ecology
258 / 735
Art & Design
250 / 336
Quantum and Particle physics
239 / 466
Theology / Divinity / Religious studies
231 / 177
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
227 / 520
Development Studies
221 / 557
Paleontology
216 / 359
Oceanography
215 / 167
Management
204 / 782
Social Psychology
201 / 702
Meteorology and Atmospheric Science
196 / 78
Statistics
171 / 648
Marketing
149 / 703
Chemistry
146 / 213
Anthropology
140 / 378
Mechanical Engineering
132 / 139
Fashion Design
125 / 201
Public Policy / Administration
108 / 103
Accounting
107 / 160

Annual publication & citation counts

Year Publications Citations
1991 1 0
1992 1 0
1993 2 0
1994 9 0
1995 3 0
1996 5 0
1997 5 0
1998 4 1
1999 11 3
2000 17 6
2001 33 8
2002 44 7
2003 46 55
2004 62 21
2005 77 21
2006 80 27
2007 82 35
2008 119 41
2009 209 52
2010 240 59
2011 260 77
2012 219 89
2013 249 133
2014 245 145
2015 191 161
2016 216 164
2017 258 144
2018 212 252
2019 222 347
2020 214 569
2021 228 643
2022 165 680
2023 134 697
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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 64)
    Enrolled in the Externado University of Colombia
    In 1982 graduated with bachelor's degree in economics
    Occupations
    partisanwriterinternational forum participanteconomistpolitician
    Biography

    Gustavo Francisco Petro Urrego is a Colombian politician, economist, and former member of the M19 armed guerrilla movement. He has been serving as the president of Colombia since 2022. Upon his 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
    politicianlawyer
    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. Claudia López Hernández Ganso

    Claudia López Hernández Ganso
    Born in
    Colombia Flag Colombia
    Years
    1970-.. (age 54)
    Occupations
    politicianmayorenvironmentalist
    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.

  4. Alberto Lleras Camargo

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

All 38 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 7,744,000

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