University of the Atlantic, Colombia: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3761 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #267 of 1,756 | In Latin America |
| #32 of 190 | In Colombia |
| #2 of 11 | In Barranquilla |
| #2007 of 3,564 | For Zoology |
Quick Review
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Bachelor
- Website
- uniatlantico.edu.co
- Languages
- Spanish
- Acceptance rate
- 66%*
* The University of the Atlantic, Colombia 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 | January to December (January - June; July-December) |
Research profile
University of the Atlantic, Colombia has published 2,978 scientific papers with 33,507 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Environmental Science, Biology, Philosophy, Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, Quantum and Particle physics, Geography and Cartography, and Political Science.
University of the Atlantic, Colombia majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 1 | 1 |
| 1994 | 1 | 0 |
| 1995 | 1 | 0 |
| 1996 | 3 | 0 |
| 1997 | 7 | 4 |
| 1998 | 5 | 6 |
| 1999 | 5 | 12 |
| 2000 | 1 | 15 |
| 2001 | 3 | 22 |
| 2002 | 4 | 22 |
| 2003 | 4 | 14 |
| 2004 | 12 | 16 |
| 2005 | 28 | 23 |
| 2006 | 17 | 35 |
| 2007 | 9 | 51 |
| 2008 | 13 | 64 |
| 2009 | 24 | 93 |
| 2010 | 51 | 99 |
| 2011 | 56 | 116 |
| 2012 | 111 | 174 |
| 2013 | 145 | 171 |
| 2014 | 126 | 231 |
| 2015 | 163 | 288 |
| 2016 | 143 | 554 |
| 2017 | 157 | 702 |
| 2018 | 276 | 945 |
| 2019 | 229 | 1569 |
| 2020 | 300 | 3698 |
| 2021 | 276 | 4779 |
| 2022 | 274 | 4997 |
| 2023 | 234 | 5390 |
| 2024 | 186 | 5388 |
| 2025 | 121 | 5020 |
Tuition
The tuition table for University of the Atlantic, 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 | Duration (years) | Tuition per semester (COP) |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration | 4 | 8,000,000 |
| Industrial Engineering | 5 | 9,000,000 |
| Law | 5 | 10,000,000 |
| Medicine | 6 | 12,000,000 |
| Psychology | 5 | 8,000,000 |
Programs and Degrees
| Técnico Profesional | Tourism |
|---|---|
| Tecnólogo | Tourism |
| Profesional Universitario | Accountancy, Agricultural Engineering, Architecture, Art Education, Biology, Business Administration, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Dance, Dietetics, Economics, Foreign Languages Education, History, Industrial Engineering, Law, Mathematics, Mathematics Education, Mechanical Engineering, Music, Music Education, Native Language Education, Nutrition, Pharmacy, Philosophy, Physical Education, Physics, Preschool Education, Science Education, Sociology, Special Education, Theatre, Tourism, Visual Arts |
| Especialización | Accountancy, Agricultural Business, Computer Science, Construction Engineering, Energy Engineering, Finance, Food Science, Food Technology, Labour Law, Mathematics Education, Organic Chemistry, Pharmacy, Physics, Safety Engineering, Science Education, Statistics, Taxation, Traditional and Complementary Medicine and Therapy, Transport Management |
| Maestría | Biology, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Education, Energy Engineering, Environmental Studies, Family Studies, Food Science, Food Technology, Gender Studies, Health Administration, History, Law, Linguistics, Literature, Mathematics, Mathematics Education, Neurosciences, Nutrition, Pedagogy, Pharmacy, Philosophy, Physics, Safety Engineering, Social Welfare, Social Work |
| Doctorado | Educational Sciences, Physics, Tropical Medicine |
Notable alumni
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Jesús Santrich
- Occupations
- partisan
- Biography
-
Seuxis Pausias Hernández Solarte, more commonly known as Jesús Santrich, was a guerrilla leader of the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia–People's Army (FARC–EP). He was a member of the Chamber of Representatives of Colombia until August 2019 and was the FARC's delegate in the Colombian peace process in Havana.
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Horacio Serpa Uribe
- Occupations
- lawyerdiplomatjudgepolitician
- Biography
-
Horacio Serpa Uribe was a Colombian lawyer, politician and senator. Serpa ran as the Colombian Liberal Party candidate for president on three occasions; in 1998, 2002, and 2006. He previously served as congressman for Santander as senator, Inspector General of Colombia, president of the National Constituent Assembly, Minister of the Interior, and as ambassador to the Organization of American States. He was also involved in the 8000 process scandal in which money from the Cali Cartel entered the presidential campaign of Liberal candidate Ernesto Samper. In 2007 Serpa ran for the governorship of Santander Department and was elected on 28 October in the regional elections.
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José Antequera
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
José de Jesús Antequera Antequera was a left-wing Colombian activist and politician. He was a member of the Patriotic Union (UP). He was killed by paramilitary groups.
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Meira Delmar
- Occupations
- poetwriter
- Biography
-
Olga Isabel Chams Eljach, better known by her pseudonym Meira Delmar, was a Colombian poet of Lebanese descent. She is considered one of the most famous Colombian poets of the 20th century and published seven books of poetry in her lifetime.
University of the Atlantic, Colombia faculties and divisions
| Faculty : Architecture | Architecture |
|---|---|
| Faculty : Basic Sciences | Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics |
| Faculty : Chemistry and Pharmacy | Pharmacy |
| Faculty : Economics | Accountancy, Business Administration, Economics, Tourism |
| Faculty : Education | Art Education, Education, Education of the Gifted, Education of the Handicapped, Foreign Languages Education, Humanities and Social Science Education, Mathematics Education, Native Language Education, Parks and Recreation, Physical Education, Preschool Education, Science Education, Sports |
| Faculty : Engineering | Agricultural Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering |
| Faculty : Fine Arts | Dance, Music, Music Education, Theatre, Visual Arts |
| Faculty : Humanities | History, Philosophy, Sociology |
| Faculty : Law | Law |
| Faculty : Nutrition and Dietetics | Dietetics, Nutrition |
General information
| Alternative names | UNIATLÁNTICO Universidad del Atlántico |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1946 |
| Accreditation | Ministerio de Educación Nacional |
Location and contacts
| Address | Dirección Km 7 Antigua vía Puerto Colombia Barranquilla, Atlántico Colombia |
|---|---|
| City population | 1,327,000 |