National Pedagogical University - Bogota: Statistics

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#4516 of 14,131 In the World
#320 of 1,756 In Latin America
#38 of 190 In Colombia
#17 of 72 In Bogota
#2006 of 6,713 For Philosophy
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Quick Review

Type
Non-profit
Funding
Public-private
partnership
Highest Degree
Bachelor
Languages
Spanish;English;French
Acceptance rate
56%*

* 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 RequirementsSecondary school certificate (bachillerato) and entrance examination
Academic CalendarJanuary to December (January - May; August-December)

Research profile

National Pedagogical University - Bogota has published 1,505 scientific papers with 4,679 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.

Publications
1,505
Citations
4,679

National Pedagogical University - Bogota majors

by publication & citation count

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
1,288 / 3,882
Philosophy
1,121 / 3,078
Political Science
514 / 1,830
Sociology
395 / 1,699
Environmental Science
315 / 1,481
Psychology
252 / 1,765
Law
234 / 1,184
Geography and Cartography
229 / 905
Biology
223 / 1,393
Computer Science
219 / 1,100
Mathematics
172 / 1,210
Physics
170 / 867
Medicine
165 / 1,394
Engineering
163 / 1,018
Education Majors
151 / 998
Linguistics
145 / 945
History
136 / 743
Quantum and Particle physics
126 / 593
Geology
124 / 590
Math Teachers
115 / 862
Archaeology
108 / 689
Chemistry
103 / 773
Business
99 / 770
Paleontology
99 / 469
Economics
97 / 504
Art & Design
95 / 441
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
92 / 364
Social Psychology
85 / 838
Ecology
83 / 616
Development Studies
64 / 324
Statistics
62 / 535
Anthropology
60 / 307
Psychiatry
59 / 512
Organic Chemistry
53 / 392
Neuroscience
48 / 404
Fashion Design
46 / 230
Biochemistry
43 / 331
Materials Science
42 / 281
Mechanical Engineering
42 / 243
Pathology
42 / 298

Annual publication & citation counts

Year Publications Citations
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 16
2007 30 20
2008 33 24
2009 60 31
2010 51 48
2011 102 48
2012 81 63
2013 116 95
2014 114 139
2015 103 166
2016 111 175
2017 108 179
2018 85 235
2019 80 261
2020 67 452
2021 58 490
2022 52 522
2023 51 596
2024 52 566
2025 26 446
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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

  1. Astrid Rodríguez

    Astrid Rodríguez
    Born in
    Colombia Flag 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

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