Francisco Jose de Caldas District University: Statistics

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#2248 of 14,131 In the World
#122 of 1,756 In Latin America
#13 of 190 In Colombia
#5 of 72 In Bogota
#654 of 6,416 For Philosophy
Top50% For 33 other topics
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Quick Review

Acceptance rate
10%
Type
Non-profit
Funding
Public-private
partnership
Highest Degree
Bachelor
Languages
Spanish

Acceptance rate & Admissions

Acceptance Rate10%
Admissions RequirementsSecondary school certificate (bachillerato) and entrance examination
Academic CalendarFebruary 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 7,830 scientific papers with 16,975 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 Artificial Intelligence (AI).

Publications
7,830
Citations
16,975

Francisco Jose de Caldas District University majors

by publication & citation count

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
5,921 / 8,873
Philosophy
5,025 / 5,992
Environmental Science
2,600 / 8,766
Computer Science
2,499 / 7,537
Engineering
2,353 / 7,810
Political Science
2,208 / 3,158
Geography and Cartography
1,803 / 4,644
Physics
1,795 / 6,013
Biology
1,689 / 6,579
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
1,369 / 4,486
Quantum and Particle physics
1,310 / 4,669
Sociology
1,237 / 2,111
Geology
1,176 / 5,243
Mathematics
1,058 / 3,856
Business
1,056 / 3,142
Ecology
1,048 / 5,868
Law
971 / 2,337
Chemistry
965 / 4,202
Electrical Engineering
833 / 3,295
Linguistics
803 / 2,567
Psychology
794 / 1,817
History
719 / 2,144
Paleontology
717 / 3,212
Medicine
674 / 2,087
Archaeology
660 / 2,015
Economics
615 / 1,531
Management
606 / 1,958
Statistics
576 / 2,260
Art & Design
566 / 1,380
Telecommunications
532 / 1,243
Computer Networking
530 / 1,227
Machine Learning
529 / 2,002
Botany
439 / 2,536
Mechanical Engineering
429 / 1,164
Materials Science
427 / 1,445
Education Majors
383 / 699
Genetics
372 / 1,860
Biochemistry
367 / 1,936
Organic Chemistry
354 / 1,659
Cyber Security
333 / 1,087

Annual publication & citation counts

Year Publications Citations
1990 1 2
1991 1 5
1992 12 6
1993 4 1
1994 4 2
1995 14 1
1996 13 1
1997 19 3
1998 34 4
1999 44 2
2000 81 10
2001 73 13
2002 81 6
2003 76 8
2004 92 15
2005 61 25
2006 134 39
2007 128 59
2008 202 92
2009 235 153
2010 270 218
2011 377 253
2012 452 379
2013 533 495
2014 552 618
2015 620 728
2016 575 777
2017 564 836
2018 529 1098
2019 440 1312
2020 521 1922
2021 534 3041
2022 426 3143
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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

  1. Carlos Eduardo Guevara Villabón

    Carlos Eduardo Guevara Villabón
    Born in
    Colombia Flag Colombia
    Years
    1977-.. (age 46)
    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
Where there is truth there is freedom
Colors red, yellow

Location and contacts

Address Carrera 7 40B - 53
Bogotá, 11021-110231588
Colombia
City population 7,744,000

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