National Pedagogical University - Bogota: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #4402 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #304 of 1,756 | In Latin America |
| #39 of 190 | In Colombia |
| #16 of 72 | In Bogota |
| #1965 of 6,689 | For Philosophy |
Quick Review
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Bachelor
- Website
- www.pedagogica.edu.co
- Languages
- Spanish;English;French
- Acceptance rate
- 52%*
* National Pedagogical University - Bogota 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 | January to December (January - May; August-December) |
Research profile
National Pedagogical University - Bogota has published 1,494 scientific papers with 4,268 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Philosophy, Political Science, Sociology, Environmental Science, Psychology, Law, Geography and Cartography, Biology, and Computer Science.
National Pedagogical University - Bogota majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 2 | 1 |
| 1993 | 1 | 1 |
| 1994 | 3 | 1 |
| 1995 | 3 | 0 |
| 1996 | 2 | 0 |
| 1997 | 9 | 0 |
| 1998 | 8 | 2 |
| 1999 | 6 | 4 |
| 2000 | 7 | 2 |
| 2001 | 8 | 2 |
| 2002 | 8 | 11 |
| 2003 | 6 | 7 |
| 2004 | 13 | 9 |
| 2005 | 16 | 9 |
| 2006 | 10 | 17 |
| 2007 | 30 | 20 |
| 2008 | 33 | 24 |
| 2009 | 61 | 31 |
| 2010 | 51 | 48 |
| 2011 | 104 | 48 |
| 2012 | 82 | 64 |
| 2013 | 117 | 95 |
| 2014 | 116 | 140 |
| 2015 | 104 | 142 |
| 2016 | 111 | 173 |
| 2017 | 108 | 181 |
| 2018 | 85 | 235 |
| 2019 | 80 | 260 |
| 2020 | 66 | 452 |
| 2021 | 58 | 489 |
| 2022 | 52 | 503 |
| 2023 | 52 | 589 |
| 2024 | 52 | 548 |
Tuition
The tuition table for National Pedagogical University - Bogota 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 | Duration (years) | Tuition per semester (COP) |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's in Education | 10 | 4,000,000 |
| Master's in Education | 2 | 6,000,000 |
| Doctorate in Education | 4 | 8,000,000 |
| Bachelor's in Fine Arts | 10 | 4,500,000 |
| Master's in Fine Arts | 2 | 6,500,000 |
| Doctorate in Fine Arts | 4 | 8,500,000 |
Programs and Degrees
| Profesional Universitario | Art Education, Educational Psychology, Foreign Languages Education, Humanities and Social Science Education, Mathematics Education, Music Education, Native Language Education, Parks and Recreation, Pedagogy, Physical Education, Preschool Education, Primary Education, Science Education, Special Education, Sports, Technology Education |
|---|---|
| Especialización | Educational Technology, Mathematics Education, Pedagogy, Primary Education, Science Education |
| Maestría | Education, Education of the Socially Disadvantaged, Educational Technology, Foreign Languages Education, Mathematics Education, Science Education, Social Studies |
| Doctorado | Education |
Notable alumni
-
Francia Márquez
- Enrolled in National Pedagogical University - Bogota
- Graduated with honorary doctorate in education
- Occupations
- vice presidentpoliticiancivil rights advocatelawyerenvironmentalist
- Biography
-
Francia Elena Márquez Mina is a Colombian human-rights and environmental activist and lawyer, who is the 13th and current Vice President of Colombia. She was born in Yolombó, a village in the Suarez municipality in Cauca Department. She first became an activist at 13, when construction of a dam threatened her community. On taking office, she became the first Afro-Colombian vice president in the country's history. She is also the second woman to hold the post, after Marta Lucía Ramírez. In August 2020, Márquez announced her candidacy in the 2022 Colombian presidential election and sought the nomination for the Historic Pact for Colombia coalition. She was later chosen by the coalition's nominee, Gustavo Petro, to be his running mate. In 2023 she was also appointed as Minister for Equality and Equity.
-
Astrid Rodríguez
- Born in
-
Colombia - Enrolled in National Pedagogical University - Bogota
- Graduated with licentiate
- Occupations
- university teacher
- Biography
-
Astrid Bibiana Rodríguez Cortés is a Colombian educator and researcher. Rodriguez was Minister of Sports during Gustavo Petro's administration from March 7, 2023, until her resignation on February 15, 2024, after the controversy caused by the removal of Barranquilla as hosts of the 2027 Pan American Games.
National Pedagogical University - Bogota faculties and divisions
| Faculty : Education | Education, Educational Psychology |
|---|---|
| Faculty : Fine Arts | Music Education |
| Faculty : Humanities | Arts and Humanities |
| Faculty : Physical Education | Physical Education |
| Faculty : Science and Technology | Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, Technology |
General information
| Alternative names | UPN National Pedagogical University - Bogotá Universidad Pedagógica Nacional |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1955 |
| Accreditation | Ministerio de Educación Nacional; Gobierno Nacional |
| Motto | Educadora de Educadores Educating Educators |
| Colors | blue, white |
Location and contacts
| Address | Calle 72 No. 11-86 Bogotá, 110221 Colombia |
|---|---|
| City population | 8,035,000 |