Francisco Jose de Caldas District University: Statistics

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#2173 of 14,131 In the World
#124 of 1,756 In Latin America
#12 of 190 In Colombia
#5 of 72 In Bogota
#716 of 6,566 For Philosophy
Top50% For 31 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 8,458 scientific papers with 20,738 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
8,458
Citations
20,738

Francisco Jose de Caldas District University majors

by publication & citation count

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
6,421 / 11,798
Philosophy
5,456 / 7,112
Environmental Science
2,850 / 12,551
Computer Science
2,656 / 10,885
Engineering
2,528 / 10,424
Political Science
2,321 / 4,908
Geography and Cartography
1,959 / 7,528
Physics
1,929 / 8,448
Biology
1,818 / 8,371
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
1,465 / 6,200
Quantum and Particle physics
1,441 / 6,725
Geology
1,284 / 7,466
Sociology
1,268 / 2,812
Ecology
1,189 / 9,079
Business
1,174 / 5,181
Mathematics
1,155 / 6,002
Chemistry
1,045 / 5,326
Law
997 / 3,988
Electrical Engineering
923 / 5,030
Linguistics
831 / 3,074
Psychology
817 / 3,478
Paleontology
769 / 3,953
Medicine
748 / 3,098
History
748 / 2,631
Archaeology
703 / 2,605
Management
691 / 3,706
Economics
681 / 2,389
Statistics
647 / 3,810
Machine Learning
606 / 3,505
Art & Design
576 / 1,612
Computer Networking
550 / 1,960
Telecommunications
547 / 1,605
Mechanical Engineering
480 / 1,656
Botany
472 / 2,986
Materials Science
468 / 1,793
Genetics
422 / 2,395
Biochemistry
404 / 2,436
Organic Chemistry
385 / 2,203
Education Majors
378 / 908
Optical Engineering
358 / 1,359

Annual publication & citation counts

Year Publications Citations
1991 1 4
1992 12 6
1993 4 1
1994 4 2
1995 13 1
1996 12 1
1997 19 3
1998 33 5
1999 45 2
2000 82 10
2001 71 12
2002 82 8
2003 74 8
2004 92 16
2005 66 20
2006 131 40
2007 133 54
2008 205 91
2009 238 155
2010 269 210
2011 391 259
2012 452 391
2013 529 522
2014 579 650
2015 640 784
2016 597 839
2017 588 907
2018 550 1223
2019 466 1474
2020 580 2080
2021 587 3225
2022 480 3475
2023 400 3561
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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 47)
    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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