University of Cauca: Statistics

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#2770 of 14,131 In the World
#167 of 1,756 In Latin America
#17 of 190 In Colombia
#1 of 5 In Popayan
#1090 of 6,566 For Philosophy
Top50% For 20 other topics
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Quick Review

Type
Non-profit
Funding
Public-private
partnership
Highest Degree
Bachelor
Languages
Spanish
Acceptance rate
62%*

* The University of Cauca 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 - June; August-December)

Research profile

University of Cauca has published 5,959 scientific papers with 20,942 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Philosophy, Biology, Environmental Science, Engineering, Computer Science, Political Science, Medicine, Physics, and Geography and Cartography.

Publications
5,959
Citations
20,942

University of Cauca majors

by publication & citation count

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
3,925 / 11,533
Philosophy
3,037 / 6,096
Biology
2,000 / 11,252
Environmental Science
1,971 / 9,568
Engineering
1,782 / 11,198
Computer Science
1,677 / 9,709
Political Science
1,414 / 5,118
Medicine
1,395 / 8,260
Physics
1,263 / 8,304
Geography and Cartography
1,209 / 5,252
Chemistry
1,204 / 8,674
Geology
823 / 4,772
Quantum and Particle physics
787 / 5,787
Sociology
779 / 2,824
Law
774 / 4,558
Business
769 / 4,319
Mathematics
727 / 5,530
Ecology
720 / 4,592
Psychology
689 / 3,899
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
689 / 4,158
Biochemistry
654 / 5,302
History
612 / 3,124
Pathology
576 / 4,317
Materials Science
574 / 4,500
Organic Chemistry
568 / 4,698
Archaeology
559 / 3,048
Paleontology
545 / 3,490
Art & Design
524 / 2,166
Genetics
523 / 3,593
Statistics
475 / 3,123
Botany
424 / 2,211
Economics
391 / 2,950
Linguistics
369 / 1,884
Human-Computer Interaction
326 / 1,138
Management
320 / 1,854
Machine Learning
318 / 2,682
Optical Engineering
314 / 2,901
Telecommunications
298 / 2,423
Electrical Engineering
296 / 1,753
Mechanical Engineering
292 / 1,684

Annual publication & citation counts

Year Publications Citations
1991 2 3
1992 1 13
1993 2 15
1994 9 16
1995 9 14
1996 7 11
1997 7 21
1998 8 30
1999 22 23
2000 41 29
2001 54 38
2002 35 57
2003 29 63
2004 60 77
2005 99 115
2006 114 163
2007 145 150
2008 126 199
2009 140 268
2010 249 319
2011 258 374
2012 230 474
2013 344 570
2014 342 621
2015 330 728
2016 362 702
2017 328 787
2018 534 1151
2019 379 1633
2020 448 2189
2021 419 3107
2022 390 3183
2023 367 3210
Academic rankings

Programs and Degrees

Tecnólogo Agricultural Business, Environmental Management, Telecommunications Engineering
Profesional Universitario Accountancy, Agricultural Engineering, Anthropology, Architecture, Art Education, Biology, Business Administration, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Economics, Electronic Engineering, Electronics and Automation, Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Studies, Foreign Languages Education, Forestry, Geography, Geography (Human), Geological Engineering, Graphic Design, History, Humanities and Social Science Education, Industrial Engineering, Law, Linguistics, Literature, Mass Communication, Mathematics, Mathematics Education, Medicine, Modern Languages, Music, Music Education, Musical Instruments, Native Language Education, Nursing, Occupational Health, Parks and Recreation, Philosophy, Physical Education, Physical Therapy, Physics, Political Sciences, Primary Education, Science Education, Spanish, Speech Therapy and Audiology, Sports, Teacher Training, Telecommunications Engineering, Tourism, Visual Arts
Especialización Accountancy, Administrative Law, Agricultural Business, Anatomy, Bilingual and Bicultural Education, Civil Engineering, Civil Law, Community Health, Computer Science, Construction Engineering, Criminal Law, Epidemiology, Government, Health Administration, Health Sciences, Hydraulic Engineering, Industrial Management, Literacy Education, Management, Marketing, Mathematics Education, Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Paediatrics, Pathology, Private Law, Road Engineering, Sports, Structural Architecture, Surgery, Taxation, Teacher Training, Telecommunications Engineering
Maestría Accountancy, Administrative Law, Agriculture, Agronomy, Anthropology, Arts and Humanities, Bioengineering, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Construction Engineering, Cultural Studies, Development Studies, Education, Electronic Engineering, Electronics and Automation, Ethics, Finance, Fine Arts, Government, History, Human Rights, Law, Management, Mathematics, Music, Native Language, Native Language Education, Natural Resources, Philosophy, Physical Engineering, Road Engineering, Sports, Telecommunications Engineering, Transport Engineering, Visual Arts
Doctorado Agricultural Business, Agriculture, Anthropology, Arts and Humanities, Biological and Life Sciences, Cultural Studies, Electronic Engineering, Environmental Studies, Ethnology, Mathematics, Telecommunications Engineering

University of Cauca alumni

  1. Julio César Turbay Ayala

    Julio César Turbay Ayala
    Born in
    Colombia Flag Colombia
    Years
    1916-2005 (aged 89)
    Occupations
    lawyereconomistpoliticiandiplomat
    Biography

    Julio César Turbay Ayala was a Colombian lawyer and politician who served as the 25th President of Colombia from 1978 to 1982. He also held the positions of Foreign Minister and Ambassador to the United States.

  2. Tomás Cipriano de Mosquera

    Tomás Cipriano de Mosquera
    Born in
    Colombia Flag Colombia
    Years
    1798-1878 (aged 80)
    Occupations
    statespersondiplomatpolitician
    Biography

    Tomás Cipriano Ignacio Maria de Mosquera y Figueroa Arboleda Salazar, Prieto de Tovar, Vergara, Silva, Hurtado de Mendoza, Urrutia y Guzmán was a Colombian general, political figure. He was president of Colombia four times. The first time was as president of Republic of New Granada from 1845 to 1849. During the Colombian Civil War of 1860–1862 he led liberal forces in a civil war against conservative factions. After the liberals won, a new, federalist constitution was implemented, which established a two-year presidency, and the nation renamed the United States of Colombia. Mosquera served twice as president of the new government. From 1861 to 1862 he served in a non-elected, interim manner, while the constitution was written. From 1862 to 1864 he served in an elected manner. He had a fourth term from 1866 to 1867. Due to the liberal reforms carried out under his leadership, he is considered one of the most important persons in Colombian history of the 19th century.

  3. Guillermo León Valencia

    Guillermo León Valencia
    Born in
    Colombia Flag Colombia
    Years
    1909-1971 (aged 62)
    Occupations
    journalistlawyerpoliticiandiplomat
    Biography

    Guillermo León Valencia Muñoz was a Colombian politician, lawyer and diplomat who served as the 21st President of Colombia from 1962 to 1966.

  4. Carlos Holmes Trujillo

    Carlos Holmes Trujillo
    Born in
    Colombia Flag Colombia
    Years
    1951-2021 (aged 70)
    Occupations
    politicianlawyer
    Biography

    Carlos Holmes Trujillo García was a Colombian dynasty politician, diplomat, scholar, and attorney who served as minister of defense, foreign affairs, interior, and education. He also served as the mayor of Cali and as ambassador to the Organization of American States (OAS), the European Union, and a number of nations.

All 22 notable alumni

University of Cauca faculties and divisions

Faculty : Accounting, Economic and Administrative Sciences Accountancy, Administration, Economics, Tourism
Faculty : Agricultural Sciences Agricultural Business, Agricultural Engineering, Animal Husbandry, Forestry, Industrial Engineering
Faculty : Arts Design, Fine Arts, Graphic Design, Music, Music Education, Musical Instruments, Visual Arts
Faculty : Civil Engineering Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Geological Engineering, Hydraulic Engineering, Natural Sciences, Road Engineering, Structural Architecture, Transport Engineering
Faculty : Electronic Engineering and Telecommunications Computer Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Electronics and Automation, Industrial Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering
Faculty : Health Sciences Anaesthesiology, Community Health, Health Sciences, Medicine, Nursing, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Paediatrics, Pathology, Physical Therapy, Physiology, Speech Therapy and Audiology, Surgery
Faculty : Human and Social Sciences Anthropology, Cultural Studies, Geography, History, Linguistics, Literature, Modern Languages, Philosophy, Spanish
Faculty : Law, Political and Social Sciences Criminal Law, Labour Law, Law, Mass Communication, Philosophy, Political Sciences, Private Law, Public Law, Social Sciences
Faculty : Natural, Exact and Educational Sciences Biology, Chemistry, Education, Mathematics, Mathematics Education, Parks and Recreation, Pedagogy, Physical Education, Physics, Science Education, Sports

General information

Alternative names Universidad del Cauca
Founded 1827
Accreditation Gobierno Nacional
Motto Posteris Lumen Moriturus Edat
Those who are going to die must pass the light of the future
Colors blue, red

Location and contacts

Address Apartado Aéreo 1384 Calle 5 Nº 4-70
Popayán, Cauca
Colombia
City population 301,000

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