University Francisco de Paula Santander Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #8306 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #556 of 1,756 | In Latin America |
| #69 of 190 | In Colombia |
Quick Review
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Bachelor
- Website
- ufps.edu.co
- Languages
- Spanish
- Acceptance rate
- 56%*
* University Francisco de Paula Santander 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; August-December) |
Tuition
The tuition table for University Francisco de Paula Santander 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 | Cost per semester (COP) |
|---|---|
| Engineering | 6,000,000 |
| Business Administration | 5,500,000 |
| Law | 5,000,000 |
| Medicine | 8,000,000 |
| Psychology | 4,500,000 |
Programs and Degrees
| Tecnólogo | Agricultural Business, Business and Commerce, Ceramics and Glass Technology, Civil Engineering, Finance, Industrial Engineering, Pharmacy, Production Engineering |
|---|---|
| Profesional Universitario | Accountancy, Agricultural Engineering, Animal Husbandry, Architecture, Bioengineering, Business Administration, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Industrial Chemistry, Industrial Engineering, International Business, Law, Mass Communication, Mathematics Education, Mechanical Engineering, Mining Engineering, Nursing, Occupational Health, Preschool Education, Science Education, Social Work |
| Especialización | Business Administration, Economics, Educational Technology, Health Administration, Management, Occupational Health, Pedagogy, Special Education |
| Maestría | Biological and Life Sciences, Business Administration, Mathematics Education, Pedagogy |
Notable alumni
-
William Villamizar Laguado
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
William Villamizar Laguado is a Colombian engineer and politician who served as the 74th Governor of Norte de Santander, Colombia for the 2008–2011 term, though he was suspended ten days before completing his tenure. He was subsequently re-elected as the 76th Governor for the terms 2016–2019 and 2024–2027.
University Francisco de Paula Santander faculties and divisions
| Department/Division : Distance Education | Business and Commerce, Computer Science, Finance, Pharmacy |
|---|---|
| Department/Division : Postgraduate Studies | Business Administration, Development Studies, Economics, Educational and Student Counselling, Educational Technology, Higher Education Teacher Training, Management, Materials Engineering, Occupational Health, Safety Engineering, Vocational Counselling |
| Faculty : Agricultural and Environmental Sciences | Agricultural Engineering, Agriculture, Agronomy, Animal Husbandry, Biotechnology, Environmental Engineering, Food Technology |
| Faculty : Basic Sciences | Natural Sciences |
| Faculty : Business Administration | Accountancy, Business Administration, International Business |
| Faculty : Education, Arts and Humanities | Architecture, Law, Mass Communication, Mathematics Education, Social Work |
| Faculty : Engineering | Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mining Engineering |
| Faculty : Health Sciences | Nursing |
General information
| Alternative names | UFPS Universidad Francisco de Paula Santander |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1970 |
| Accreditation | Concejo Municipal de Armenia |
| Motto | Fortalecimiento Académico |
Location and contacts
| Address | Edificio Torre Administrativa Avenida Gran Colombia No. 12E-96 Barrio Colsag Cúcuta, Norte de Santander Colombia |
|---|---|
| City population | 806,000 |