Founded in 1983, Universidad de Ciencias Aplicadas y Ambientales (University of Applied and Environmental Sciences) is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the suburban setting of the large metropolis of Bogotá (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants), Bogota. This institution also has a branch campus in Cartagena de Indias. Officially recognized by the Ministerio de Educación Nacional, Colombia (Ministry of National Education of Colombia), Universidad de Ciencias Aplicadas y Ambientales (UDCA) is a small (uniRank enrollment range: 5,000-5,999 students) coeducational Colombian higher education institution. Universidad de Ciencias Aplicadas y Ambientales (UDCA) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 37 years old Colombian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 60-70% making this Colombian higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UDCA also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.
