Pedagogical and Technological University of Colombia: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2575 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #160 of 1,756 | In Latin America |
| #18 of 190 | In Colombia |
| #1 of 3 | In Tunja |
| #744 of 6,713 | For Philosophy |
| Top50% | For 16 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 60%
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- uptc.edu.co
- Languages
- Spanish
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 60% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | Secondary school certificate (bachillerato) and entrance examination |
| Academic Calendar | February to December (February - July; August-December) |
We've calculated the 60% acceptance rate for Pedagogical and Technological University of Colombia 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
Pedagogical and Technological University of Colombia has published 8,581 scientific papers with 42,836 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Philosophy, Environmental Science, Biology, Political Science, Engineering, Chemistry, Geography and Cartography, Physics, and Medicine.
Pedagogical and Technological University of Colombia majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 2 | 5 |
| 1994 | 1 | 1 |
| 1995 | 7 | 2 |
| 1996 | 3 | 0 |
| 1997 | 6 | 0 |
| 1998 | 9 | 1 |
| 1999 | 10 | 1 |
| 2000 | 5 | 2 |
| 2001 | 7 | 3 |
| 2002 | 11 | 5 |
| 2003 | 8 | 12 |
| 2004 | 16 | 15 |
| 2005 | 42 | 12 |
| 2006 | 89 | 40 |
| 2007 | 104 | 35 |
| 2008 | 114 | 95 |
| 2009 | 152 | 89 |
| 2010 | 184 | 162 |
| 2011 | 307 | 242 |
| 2012 | 403 | 360 |
| 2013 | 503 | 443 |
| 2014 | 563 | 642 |
| 2015 | 600 | 726 |
| 2016 | 549 | 983 |
| 2017 | 655 | 1381 |
| 2018 | 534 | 1989 |
| 2019 | 596 | 3001 |
| 2020 | 659 | 4267 |
| 2021 | 705 | 5378 |
| 2022 | 585 | 5687 |
| 2023 | 553 | 6510 |
| 2024 | 379 | 6045 |
| 2025 | 218 | 5311 |
Tuition
The tuition table for Pedagogical and Technological University of Colombia 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 | Tuition Cost (per semester) |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 1,200,000 COP |
| Graduate | 2,500,000 COP |
| Doctorate | 3,500,000 COP |
The Pedagogical and Technological University of Colombia has financial aid programs and on-campus housing.
Programs and Degrees
| Profesional Universitario | Accountancy, Agricultural Engineering, Animal Husbandry, Architecture, Art Education, Biology, Business Administration, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Computer Education, Computer Engineering, Economics, Educational Psychology, Electronic Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Fine Arts, Foreign Languages Education, Humanities and Social Science Education, Law, Mathematics, Mathematics Education, Medicine, Metallurgical Engineering, Music Education, Native Language Education, Nursing, Physical Education, Physics, Preschool Education, Psychology, Science Education, Teacher Training, Technology Education, Transport Engineering, Veterinary Science, Visual Arts |
|---|---|
| Especialización | Animal Husbandry, Archiving, Community Health, Construction Engineering, Data Processing, Educational Administration, Educational Sciences, Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Finance, Food Science, Geological Engineering, International Business, Management, Marketing, Occupational Health, Regional Planning, Road Engineering, Safety Engineering, Small Business, Taxation, Transport and Communications |
| Maestría | Agriculture, Biology, Business Administration, Chemistry, Construction Engineering, Economics, Education, Educational Administration, Educational Technology, Environmental Engineering, Finance, Foreign Languages Education, Geography, Geological Engineering, Heritage Preservation, History, Human Rights, Information Technology, Linguistics, Literature, Materials Engineering, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Native Language Education, Physical Education, Physics, Physiology, Rural Planning, Transport Engineering, Veterinary Science |
| Doctorado | Biological and Life Sciences, Chemistry, Computer Engineering, Cultural Studies, Educational Sciences, Engineering, Environmental Studies, History, Materials Engineering, Mathematics, Modern Languages, Physics, Road Engineering, Transport Engineering |
Notable alumni
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Mercedes Chaves Jaime
- Occupations
- educatorpsychologist
- Biography
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Mercedes Chaves Jaime was a Colombian psycopedagogue, professor and educational researcher. Chaves established herself as a notable Vygotskian pedagogue in Latin America.
Pedagogical and Technological University of Colombia faculties and divisions
| Faculty : Agricultural Sciences | Agricultural Engineering, Agronomy, Animal Husbandry, Veterinary Science |
|---|---|
| Faculty : Economic and Administrative Sciences | Accountancy, Business Administration, Economics |
| Faculty : Educational Sciences | Art Education, Education, Educational Psychology, Educational Technology, Environmental Studies, Foreign Languages Education, Humanities and Social Science Education, Mathematics Education, Music Education, Native Language Education, Physical Education, Preschool Education, Science Education |
| Faculty : Engineering | Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electronic Engineering, Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Road Engineering, Transport Engineering |
| Faculty : Health Sciences | Health Sciences, Medicine, Nursing, Psychology |
| Faculty : Law and Social Sciences | Law, Political Sciences |
| Faculty : Sciences | Biology, Chemistry, Food Science, Natural Sciences, Physics |
| Faculty : Technological and Distance Education | Agricultural Business, Agricultural Engineering, Business and Commerce, Civil Engineering, Computer Networks, Electrical Engineering, Finance, Handicrafts, Health Administration, Humanities and Social Science Education, Information Technology, Machine Building, Marketing, Mathematics Education, Metallurgical Engineering, Mineralogy, Native Language Education, Primary Education, Telecommunications Engineering |
General information
| Alternative names | UPTC Universidad Pedagógica y Tecnológica de Colombia |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1953 |
| Accreditation | Ministerio de Educación Nacional ; Gobierno Nacional |
| Motto | Futurum Aedificamus Building the Future |
| Colors | black, yellow |
Location and contacts
| Address | Avenida Central del Norte 39-115 Tunja, Boyacá, 711 Colombia |
|---|---|
| City population | 181,000 |