Technological University of Pereira: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2184 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #132 of 1,756 | In Latin America |
| #15 of 190 | In Colombia |
| #1 of 3 | In Pereira |
| #678 of 1,449 | For Epidemiology |
| Top50% | For 37 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 80%
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- www.utp.edu.co
- Languages
- Spanish
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 80% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | Secondary school certificate (bachillerato) and entrance examination or ICFES (governmental) |
| Academic Calendar | January to December (January - May; June-July; August-December) |
We've calculated the 80% acceptance rate for Technological University of Pereira 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
Technological University of Pereira has published 6,227 scientific papers with 54,320 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Philosophy, Biology, Engineering, Medicine, Environmental Science, Physics, Computer Science, Chemistry, and Quantum and Particle physics.
Technological University of Pereira majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 1 | 0 |
| 1994 | 0 | 4 |
| 1995 | 1 | 0 |
| 1996 | 1 | 1 |
| 1997 | 4 | 1 |
| 1998 | 0 | 1 |
| 1999 | 7 | 5 |
| 2000 | 7 | 3 |
| 2001 | 16 | 13 |
| 2002 | 12 | 20 |
| 2003 | 16 | 22 |
| 2004 | 37 | 39 |
| 2005 | 39 | 60 |
| 2006 | 71 | 104 |
| 2007 | 103 | 165 |
| 2008 | 107 | 180 |
| 2009 | 125 | 240 |
| 2010 | 168 | 326 |
| 2011 | 197 | 423 |
| 2012 | 333 | 518 |
| 2013 | 376 | 653 |
| 2014 | 410 | 1035 |
| 2015 | 374 | 1251 |
| 2016 | 366 | 1748 |
| 2017 | 383 | 2036 |
| 2018 | 448 | 2560 |
| 2019 | 447 | 3388 |
| 2020 | 549 | 8324 |
| 2021 | 421 | 8680 |
| 2022 | 367 | 6649 |
| 2023 | 411 | 6249 |
| 2024 | 289 | 5410 |
| 2025 | 131 | 4704 |
Tuition
The tuition table for Technological University of Pereira 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) |
|---|---|
| Engineering | 4,500,000 COP |
| Business Administration | 3,800,000 COP |
| Computer Science | 4,200,000 COP |
| Architecture | 4,800,000 COP |
All costs are in Colombian Pesos (COP).
The Technological University of Pereira has financial aid programs.
Programs and Degrees
| Técnico Profesional | Electronics and Automation |
|---|---|
| Tecnólogo | Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Forestry, Health Sciences, Horticulture, Industrial Engineering, Software Engineering |
| Profesional Universitario | Agricultural Engineering, Animal Husbandry, Art Education, Bilingual and Bicultural Education, Business Administration, Computer Engineering, Education, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Electronics and Automation, Environmental Management, Humanities and Social Science Education, Industrial Chemistry, Industrial Engineering, Industrial Management, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Medicine, Music Education, Native Language Education, Parks and Recreation, Physical Engineering, Primary Education, Production Engineering, Sports, Technology Education, Tourism, Veterinary Science |
| Especialización | Agricultural Business, Biotechnology, Data Processing, Electronic Engineering, Environmental Management, Health Administration, Management, Materials Engineering, Medicine, Metal Techniques, Molecular Biology, Music Theory and Composition, Paediatrics, Protective Services, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Radiology, Safety Engineering, Sports Management, Transport Management |
| Maestría | Aesthetics, Agricultural Business, Bilingual and Bicultural Education, Biotechnology, Business Administration, Chemistry, Child Care and Development, Communication Studies, Computer Engineering, Cultural Studies, Demography and Population, Economics, Education, Electrical Engineering, Electronics and Automation, Environmental Studies, Finance, Fine Arts, Health Administration, History, Human Resources, Industrial Management, Instrument Making, Linguistics, Literature, Mathematics, Mathematics Education, Mechanical Engineering, Molecular Biology, Music, Operations Research, Philosophy, Physics, Production Engineering, Science Education, Statistics |
| Doctorado | Biomedicine, Biotechnology, Communication Studies, Educational Sciences, Engineering, Environmental Studies, Literature, Management, Teacher Training |
Notable alumni
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Gloria Inés Ramírez
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Gloria Inés Ramírez Rios is a Colombian trade unionist, professor, and politician who served as Minister of Labor from 2022 to 2025. A member of the Colombian Communist Party, Ramírez resigned from her position as Minister of Labor in February 2025. She previously served as a Senator from 2006 to 2014.
Technological University of Pereira faculties and divisions
| Faculty : Agricultural Sciences and Agroindustry | Agricultural Business, Agriculture |
|---|---|
| Faculty : Basic sciences | Applied Mathematics |
| Faculty : Business Administration | Business Administration |
| Faculty : Educational Sciences | Education, Pedagogy, Preschool Education |
| Faculty : Engineering | Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Physical Engineering |
| Faculty : Environmental Studies | Environmental Management, Environmental Studies |
| Faculty : Fine Arts and Humanities | Arts and Humanities, Fine Arts, Graphic Arts, Music, Philosophy |
| Faculty : Health Sciences | Medicine, Sports |
| Faculty : Mechanical Engineering | Mechanical Engineering |
| Faculty : Technology | Technology |
General information
| Alternative names | UTP Universidad Tecnológica de Pereira |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1958 |
| Accreditation | Congreso de la República; Consejo Nacional de Acreditación |
| Motto | Scientia et Technica pro Humanitate sub Libertatis Tutela Science and Technology at the service of Humanity, tutelage by freedom |
Location and contacts
| Address | Carrera 27 No. 10-02. Los Alamos Pereira, Risaralda, 660003 Colombia |
|---|---|
| City population | 591,000 |