Universidad Pedagógica y Tecnológica de Colombia

Established in 1953, Universidad Pedagógica y Tecnológica de Colombia (Pedagogical and Technological University of Colombia) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Tunja (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Boyaca. This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Duitama, Chiquinquirá, Sogamoso. Officially recognized by the Ministerio de Educación Nacional, Colombia (Ministry of National Education of Colombia), Universidad Pedagógica y Tecnológica de Colombia (UPTC) is a large (uniRank enrollment range: 20,000-24,999 students) coeducational Colombian higher education institution. Universidad Pedagógica y Tecnológica de Colombia (UPTC) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 66 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 20-30% making this Colombian higher education organization a very selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. UPTC also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.