Externado University of Colombia: Statistics

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#2458 of 14,131 In the World
#137 of 1,756 In Latin America
#15 of 190 In Colombia
#6 of 72 In Bogota
#489 of 1,010 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 3,687 scientific papers with 3,993 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
3,687
Citations
3,993

Externado University of Colombia majors

by publication & citation count

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
3,438 / 3,388
Philosophy
2,747 / 2,473
Political Science
2,727 / 2,439
Law
1,429 / 1,324
Environmental Science
1,274 / 1,095
Geography and Cartography
1,092 / 736
Sociology
959 / 1,141
Business
853 / 1,318
Economics
789 / 949
History
580 / 376
Computer Science
536 / 936
Archaeology
509 / 366
Finance
474 / 462
Geology
444 / 351
Biology
430 / 682
Linguistics
415 / 507
Psychology
383 / 917
Engineering
328 / 422
Physics
325 / 385
Medicine
279 / 646
Mathematics
267 / 721
Ecology
252 / 407
Art & Design
247 / 194
Theology / Divinity / Religious studies
240 / 155
Quantum and Particle physics
238 / 264
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
211 / 423
Paleontology
211 / 220
Development Studies
209 / 391
Oceanography
205 / 130
Social Psychology
193 / 507
Management
192 / 602
Meteorology and Atmospheric Science
187 / 71
Statistics
148 / 506
Mechanical Engineering
137 / 118
Chemistry
136 / 164
Marketing
130 / 327
Anthropology
126 / 272
Fashion Design
121 / 94
Accounting
109 / 123
Public Policy / Administration
104 / 57

Annual publication & citation counts

Year Publications Citations
1998 4 1
1999 11 4
2000 15 5
2001 31 8
2002 44 7
2003 45 53
2004 61 25
2005 77 23
2006 88 28
2007 84 36
2008 124 40
2009 207 49
2010 236 55
2011 256 81
2012 216 82
2013 247 127
2014 250 148
2015 193 167
2016 220 154
2017 236 150
2018 200 242
2019 207 327
2020 208 567
2021 212 660
2022 142 619
Academic rankings

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. 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.

  2. Gustavo Petro

    Gustavo Petro
    Born in
    Colombia Flag Colombia
    Years
    1960-.. (age 63)
    Enrolled in the Externado University of Colombia
    In 1982 graduated with bachelor's degree in economics
    Occupations
    partisanenvironmentalistpoliticianeconomistinternational forum participant
    Biography

    Gustavo Francisco Petro Urrego is a Colombian economist, politician, and former guerrilla fighter who is the current president of Colombia since 2022.

  3. Claudia López Hernández Ganso

    Claudia López Hernández Ganso
    Born in
    Colombia Flag Colombia
    Years
    1970-.. (age 53)
    Occupations
    environmentalistmayorpolitician
    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
    politicianjournalistdiplomat
    Biography

    Alberto Lleras Camargo was the 20th President of Colombia (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 23 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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