Free University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2648 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #172 of 1,756 | In Latin America |
| #21 of 190 | In Colombia |
| #9 of 72 | In Bogota |
| #689 of 1,000 | For Human Rights Law |
| Top50% | For 9 other topics |
Quick Review
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Private
- Highest Degree
- Bachelor
- Website
- www.unilibre.edu.co
- Languages
- Spanish
- Acceptance rate
- 63%*
* 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 Requirements | Secondary school certificate (bachillerato) and entrance examination |
|---|---|
| Academic Calendar | February to December (February - June; July-December) |
Research profile
Free University has published 6,025 scientific papers with 15,046 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.
Free University majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 9 | 20 |
| 1994 | 10 | 25 |
| 1995 | 2 | 17 |
| 1996 | 2 | 22 |
| 1997 | 7 | 26 |
| 1998 | 6 | 29 |
| 1999 | 3 | 26 |
| 2000 | 13 | 31 |
| 2001 | 11 | 45 |
| 2002 | 9 | 44 |
| 2003 | 13 | 52 |
| 2004 | 25 | 38 |
| 2005 | 34 | 54 |
| 2006 | 39 | 77 |
| 2007 | 37 | 65 |
| 2008 | 75 | 88 |
| 2009 | 86 | 123 |
| 2010 | 107 | 119 |
| 2011 | 173 | 149 |
| 2012 | 197 | 172 |
| 2013 | 189 | 235 |
| 2014 | 275 | 257 |
| 2015 | 407 | 290 |
| 2016 | 382 | 367 |
| 2017 | 484 | 385 |
| 2018 | 439 | 606 |
| 2019 | 464 | 867 |
| 2020 | 482 | 1346 |
| 2021 | 488 | 1626 |
| 2022 | 471 | 1706 |
| 2023 | 523 | 2153 |
| 2024 | 367 | 2194 |
| 2025 | 132 | 1811 |
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
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Carlos Andrés Pérez
- Enrolled in Free University
- Studied in 1949-1950
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Carlos Andrés Pérez Rodríguez, also known by his initials CAP and often referred to as El Gocho (due to his Andean origins), was a Venezuelan politician who served as the 47th and 50th president of Venezuela from 1974 to 1979 and again from 1989 to 1993. He was one of the founders of Acción Democrática, the dominant political party in Venezuela during the second half of the twentieth century.
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Enrique Olaya Herrera
- Occupations
- politicianlawyerdiplomatjournalistpublisher
- 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.
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Jorge Barón
- Enrolled in Free University
- Studied economics
- Occupations
- television presentereconomist
- 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.
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Jorge Oñate
- Occupations
- composersinger
- 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.
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 | 8,035,000 |