Francisco Jose de Caldas District University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2022 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #121 of 1,756 | In Latin America |
| #12 of 190 | In Colombia |
| #5 of 72 | In Bogota |
| #731 of 6,713 | For Philosophy |
| Top50% | For 38 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 10%
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Bachelor
- Website
- www.udistrital.edu.co
- Languages
- Spanish
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 10% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | Secondary school certificate (bachillerato) and entrance examination |
| Academic Calendar | February to December (February - June; August-December) |
We've calculated the 10% acceptance rate for Francisco Jose de Caldas District University 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
Francisco Jose de Caldas District University has published 10,067 scientific papers with 43,740 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Philosophy, Environmental Science, Computer Science, Engineering, Political Science, Geography and Cartography, Physics, Biology, and Quantum and Particle physics.
Francisco Jose de Caldas District University majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 4 | 3 |
| 1994 | 4 | 3 |
| 1995 | 15 | 3 |
| 1996 | 12 | 2 |
| 1997 | 19 | 5 |
| 1998 | 33 | 6 |
| 1999 | 46 | 4 |
| 2000 | 83 | 10 |
| 2001 | 72 | 13 |
| 2002 | 83 | 9 |
| 2003 | 73 | 11 |
| 2004 | 92 | 21 |
| 2005 | 68 | 27 |
| 2006 | 136 | 51 |
| 2007 | 133 | 76 |
| 2008 | 206 | 113 |
| 2009 | 251 | 202 |
| 2010 | 275 | 255 |
| 2011 | 406 | 327 |
| 2012 | 484 | 536 |
| 2013 | 553 | 651 |
| 2014 | 623 | 880 |
| 2015 | 724 | 1045 |
| 2016 | 664 | 1352 |
| 2017 | 660 | 1592 |
| 2018 | 685 | 2066 |
| 2019 | 541 | 2659 |
| 2020 | 687 | 3838 |
| 2021 | 674 | 5529 |
| 2022 | 579 | 5797 |
| 2023 | 665 | 6533 |
| 2024 | 341 | 5662 |
| 2025 | 164 | 4854 |
Tuition
The tuition table for Francisco Jose de Caldas District University gives an overview of costs but prices are approximate and subject to change and don't include accommodation, textbooks, or living expenses. The costs of programs might differ significantly for local and international students. The only source of truth for current numbers is the university's official website.
| Program | Cost per semester (COP) |
|---|---|
| Engineering | 4,000,000 |
| Mathematics | 3,500,000 |
| Physics | 3,800,000 |
| Computer Science | 4,200,000 |
| Architecture | 4,500,000 |
| Business Administration | 3,900,000 |
| Law | 4,100,000 |
| Medicine | 5,000,000 |
All costs are in Colombian pesos (COP).
Programs and Degrees
| Profesional Universitario | Agricultural Engineering, Archiving, Art Education, Biology, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Dance, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Electronics and Automation, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Management, Fine Arts, Forestry, Geological Engineering, Humanities and Social Science Education, Industrial Engineering, Information Technology, Journalism, Mass Communication, Mechanical Engineering, Music, Physics, Preschool Education, Production Engineering, Sanitary Engineering, Science Education, Sports Management, Surveying and Mapping, Telecommunications Engineering, Theatre, Visual Arts |
|---|---|
| Especialización | Bioengineering, Construction Engineering, Development Studies, Education, Educational Technology, Environmental Management, Environmental Studies, Road Transport, Transport and Communications |
| Maestría | Communication Studies, Education, Educational Technology, Environmental Management, Environmental Studies, Information Technology, Peace and Disarmament |
| Doctorado | Education, Engineering, Fine Arts, Social Studies |
Notable alumni
-
Carlos Eduardo Guevara Villabón
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Carlos Eduardo Guevara Villabón is a Colombian Industrial engineer and politician. He was Councillor of the Bogotá City Council from 2009 to 2011 in replacement of Carlos Alberto Baena. In 2011 he ran for Mayor of Bogotá, D.C. as candidate of the MIRA Party. In 2014 he was elected to the Congress of Colombia as Representative of Bogotá for the 2014–2017 term. In 2018 he was elected Senator with over 66,000 votes. In this year he was also appointed Party Chairman in replacement of Carlos Alberto Baena.
Francisco Jose de Caldas District University faculties and divisions
| Faculty : Arts | Dance, Fine Arts, Music, Theatre, Visual Arts |
|---|---|
| Faculty : Engineering | Bioengineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Electronics and Automation, Engineering, Geological Engineering, Hygiene, Industrial Engineering, Occupational Health, Production Engineering, Road Engineering, Safety Engineering, Surveying and Mapping, Telecommunications Engineering, Transport Management |
| Faculty : Environmental Sciences and Natural Resources | Agricultural Engineering, Development Studies, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Studies, Forestry, Natural Resources, Sanitary Engineering, Sports Management, Transport and Communications |
| Faculty : Sciences and Education | Applied Linguistics, Art Education, Child Care and Development, Communication Studies, Cultural Studies, Education, Environmental Management, Foreign Languages Education, Humanities and Social Science Education, Mathematics, Mathematics Education, Native Language Education, Pedagogy, Primary Education, Science Education, Technology Education |
| Faculty : Technology | Technology |
General information
| Alternative names | UDFJC Francisco José de Caldas District University Universidad Distrital Francisco José de Caldas |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1950 |
| Accreditation | Ministerio de Educación Nacional; Ministerio de Justicia |
| Motto | Ubi Veritas Ibi Libertas |
| Colors | red, yellow |
Location and contacts
| Address | Carrera 7 40B - 53 Bogotá, 11021-110231588 Colombia |
|---|---|
| City population | 8,035,000 |