Established in 1950, the Universidad Distrital Francisco José de Caldas (Francisco José de Caldas District University) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large metropolis of Bogotá (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants), Bogota. Officially recognized by the Ministerio de Educación Nacional, Colombia (Ministry of National Education of Colombia), Universidad Distrital Francisco José de Caldas (UDFJC) is a large-sized (Â鶹Դ´ enrollment range: 20,000-24,999 students) coeducational Colombian higher education institution. Universidad Distrital Francisco José de Caldas (UDFJC) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees in several areas of study. See the Â鶹Դ´ degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 73-year-old Colombian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. UDFJC also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.
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Name (English) | Francisco José de Caldas District University |
Acronym | UDFJC |
Founded | 1950 |
Motto | Ubi Veritas Ibi Libertas Where there is truth there is freedom |
Colours | Red and yellow |
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Address | Carrera 7 No. 40-53, Piso 10 Bogotá Bogota Colombia |
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+57 (1) 323 9300 | |
+57 (1) 310 5235 |
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The following Universidad Distrital Francisco José de Caldas's Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Universidad Distrital Francisco José de Caldas's academic range and degree level offering.
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This institution admits Men and Women (coed).
Has Universidad Distrital Francisco José de Caldas a selective admission policy? Yes, based on entrance examinations.
Universidad Distrital Francisco José de Caldas's acceptance rate range is not reported.
International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.
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Universidad Distrital Francisco José de Caldas has an enrollment range of 20,000-24,999 students making it a large-sized institution.
This institution has a range of 1,500-1,999 academic employees (Faculty).
Universidad Distrital Francisco José de Caldas is a public higher education institution.
Universidad Distrital Francisco José de Caldas is a non-profit higher education institution.
This institution's main campus is located in a Urban setting.
This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.
Universidad Distrital Francisco José de Caldas does not have any religious affiliation.
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This institution has a physical Library.
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Universidad Distrital Francisco José de Caldas is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Ministerio de Educación Nacional, Colombia
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