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#2522 of 14,131 In the World
#146 of 1,756 In Latin America
#14 of 190 In Colombia
#7 of 72 In Bogota
#706 of 1,000 For Human Rights Law
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Type
Non-profit
Funding
Private
Highest Degree
Bachelor
Languages
Spanish
Acceptance rate
46%*

* Free University is among the institutions that don't provide data on acceptance rates. This might happen because the university has programs where applicants only need to meet admission requirements to enroll and don't necessarily compete with others.

We estimate the above acceptance rate based on admission statistics of closely ranked nearby universities with similar research profiles that do publish such data.

Acceptance rate & Admissions

Admissions RequirementsSecondary school certificate (bachillerato) and entrance examination
Academic CalendarFebruary to December (February - June; July-December)

Research profile

Free University has published 4,613 scientific papers with 7,150 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Philosophy, Political Science, Medicine, Environmental Science, Biology, Geography and Cartography, Sociology, Law, and Computer Science.

Publications
4,613
Citations
7,150

Free University majors

by publication & citation count

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
3,763 / 4,060
Philosophy
3,291 / 2,792
Political Science
2,065 / 2,313
Medicine
1,144 / 3,726
Environmental Science
1,059 / 2,293
Biology
968 / 4,217
Geography and Cartography
791 / 1,203
Sociology
713 / 1,283
Law
664 / 1,389
Computer Science
518 / 1,331
Engineering
512 / 1,510
Pathology
488 / 2,719
Psychology
479 / 2,378
Chemistry
450 / 3,210
Geology
422 / 786
Physics
399 / 1,373
Genetics
395 / 2,453
Business
346 / 817
Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN)
305 / 189
Economics
304 / 578
History
302 / 565
Biochemistry
290 / 2,676
Mathematics
275 / 1,437
Surgery
271 / 2,042
Archaeology
268 / 524
Ecology
253 / 1,208
Psychiatry
253 / 1,933
Paleontology
248 / 582
Quantum and Particle physics
230 / 605
Statistics
229 / 1,319
Linguistics
207 / 437
Immunology
206 / 427
Public Health
196 / 650
Organic Chemistry
185 / 1,117
Demography
179 / 729
Mechanical Engineering
167 / 248
Art & Design
162 / 341
Radiology and Nuclear medicine
144 / 448
Oceanography
140 / 161
Meteorology and Atmospheric Science
139 / 223

Annual publication & citation counts

Year Publications Citations
1991 1 2
1992 2 0
1993 6 16
1994 7 16
1995 2 13
1996 1 19
1997 6 15
1998 6 24
1999 2 18
2000 11 25
2001 8 35
2002 4 35
2003 11 41
2004 19 30
2005 33 45
2006 37 64
2007 35 54
2008 71 63
2009 78 107
2010 96 107
2011 149 124
2012 171 126
2013 179 158
2014 237 199
2015 338 193
2016 305 214
2017 403 230
2018 356 344
2019 382 523
2020 409 806
2021 417 1038
2022 370 1049
2023 385 1119
Academic rankings

Programs and Degrees

Profesional Universitario Accountancy, Administration, Animal Husbandry, Business and Commerce, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Dietetics, Economics, Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Finance, Foreign Languages Education, Humanities and Social Science Education, Industrial Engineering, Information Technology, International Business, Law, Marketing, Mass Communication, Mathematics Education, Mechanical Engineering, Medical Technology, Medicine, Microbiology, Native Language Education, Nursing, Nutrition, Philosophy, Physical Education, Physical Therapy, Preschool Education, Primary Education, Psychology, Public Relations, Science Education, Social Work
Especialización Administrative Law, Commercial Law, Constitutional Law, Criminal Law, Criminology, Environmental Management, Finance, Fiscal Law, Labour Law, Law, Management, Marketing, Private Law, Public Law, Sales Techniques, Service Trades, Social Welfare, Taxation
Maestría Accountancy, Administrative Law, Criminal Law, Education, Educational Administration, Educational and Student Counselling, Educational Psychology, Educational Technology, Energy Engineering, Foreign Languages Education, Higher Education Teacher Training, Labour Law, Law
Doctorado Law

Free University alumni

  1. Carlos Andrés Pérez

    Carlos Andrés Pérez
    Born in
    Venezuela Flag Venezuela
    Years
    1922-2010 (aged 88)
    Enrolled in Free University
    Studied in 1949-1950
    Occupations
    politician
    Biography

    Carlos Andrés Pérez Rodríguez also known as CAP and often referred to as El Gocho (due to his Andean origins), was a Venezuelan politician and the president of Venezuela from 12 March 1974 to 12 March 1979 and again from 2 February 1989 to 21 May 1993. He was one of the founders of Acción Democrática, the dominant political party in Venezuela during the second half of the twentieth century.

  2. Enrique Olaya Herrera

    Enrique Olaya Herrera
    Born in
    Colombia Flag Colombia
    Years
    1880-1937 (aged 57)
    Occupations
    diplomatlawyerpoliticianpublisherjournalist
    Biography

    Enrique Alfredo Olaya Herrera was a Colombian journalist and politician. He served as President of Colombia from 7 August 1930 until 7 August 1934 representing the Colombian Liberal Party.

  3. Jorge Oñate

    Jorge Oñate
    Born in
    Colombia Flag Colombia
    Years
    1949-2021 (aged 72)
    Occupations
    singercomposer
    Biography

    Jorge Antonio Oñate González was a Colombian singer and composer, one of the most renowned of the vallenato musical genre. As of 2004 and since the beginning of his career in 1968 he had achieved 25 gold discs, 7 platinum discs and 6 double platinum for his sales, among other numerous musical accomplishments. He had also successfully entered politics as councilor of his hometown, while deputising for Alfredo Cuello Dávila, representing the department of Cesar.

  4. Jorge Barón

    Jorge Barón
    Born in
    Colombia Flag Colombia
    Years
    1948-.. (age 76)
    Enrolled in Free University
    Studied economics
    Occupations
    economisttelevision presenter
    Biography

    Jorge Eliécer Barón Ortíz is a Colombian television presenter, media personality and businessman. By the mid-1980s, he was already a media sensation in Colombia and was broadcasting shows in other parts of the world, including the United States.

All 17 notable alumni

Free University faculties and divisions

Faculty : Economics, Administrative Sciences and Accountancy Accountancy, Business Administration, International Business
Faculty : Educational Sciences Foreign Languages Education, Humanities and Social Science Education, Parks and Recreation, Physical Education, Primary Education, Sports
Faculty : Engineering Computer Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
Faculty : Law, Political and Social Sciences Criminal Law, Labour Law, Law, Private Law, Public Law, Social Welfare
Faculty : Philosophy and Human Sciences Philosophy

General information

Alternative names Universidad Libre
Founded 1946
Accreditation Ministerio de Gobierno
Motto Scientia Fons Libertatis
Science Source of Liberty

Location and contacts

Address Calle 8a No. 5-80
Bogota, 111711
Colombia
City population 7,744,000

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