University of the North, Colombia
(UNINORTE)
-
private
nonprofit
higher education institution in Colombia.
UNINORTE was founded in 1966. University of the North, Colombia has an urban campus in Barranquilla.
University ranking. In the recent years University of the North, Colombia has a stable position in the top 20 universities of Colombia and does not plan to give it away. University of the North, Colombia is highly renowned as a university that managed to stay in the top 5% worldwide rankings.
Application process and the cost of tuition. The applicant must provide the document of previous academic performance as well as the results of the examinations. After submitting the required documents more then (70 percent of applicants receive their letters of acceptance. Keep in mind that when applying to UNINORTE the ratio of accepted students may vary depending on the popularity of the chosen program. The academic year is traditionally divided into semesters. A year of bachelor studies will cost you around 5,000 USD. Those who wish to get their master’s degree here should be ready to spend at least 5,000 USD per year. Even though the tuition fees are not that high, the students still can apply for scholarship. More information regarding tuition, admission and programs is available on the official website http://www.uninorte.edu.co.
The composition of the university. University of the North, Colombia is average in terms of student capacity, teaching the maximum of 15 thousand students. The admission committee accepts the applications from foreign citizens. The university has about 1% of foreign students. The Approximate number of specialists teaching at UNINORTE is 846. The students may participate in various student exchange programs. The university is also present on social media platforms: Twitter, Youtube, Facebook.
Infrastructure of UNINORTE. The university has a dedicated library.
University ranking. In the recent years University of the North, Colombia has a stable position in the top 20 universities of Colombia and does not plan to give it away. University of the North, Colombia is highly renowned as a university that managed to stay in the top 5% worldwide rankings.
Application process and the cost of tuition. The applicant must provide the document of previous academic performance as well as the results of the examinations. After submitting the required documents more then (70 percent of applicants receive their letters of acceptance. Keep in mind that when applying to UNINORTE the ratio of accepted students may vary depending on the popularity of the chosen program. The academic year is traditionally divided into semesters. A year of bachelor studies will cost you around 5,000 USD. Those who wish to get their master’s degree here should be ready to spend at least 5,000 USD per year. Even though the tuition fees are not that high, the students still can apply for scholarship. More information regarding tuition, admission and programs is available on the official website http://www.uninorte.edu.co.
The composition of the university. University of the North, Colombia is average in terms of student capacity, teaching the maximum of 15 thousand students. The admission committee accepts the applications from foreign citizens. The university has about 1% of foreign students. The Approximate number of specialists teaching at UNINORTE is 846. The students may participate in various student exchange programs. The university is also present on social media platforms: Twitter, Youtube, Facebook.
Infrastructure of UNINORTE. The university has a dedicated library.
Ranking | 1989 18 |
---|---|
Country | Colombia |
City | Barranquilla |
Bachelor (citizens)
Check the current price on the official website of the university
|
1 USD/year. |
Master (citizens)
Check the current price on the official website of the university
|
1 USD/year. |
Bachelor (foreigners)
Check the current price on the official website of the university
|
5,000 USD/year. |
Master (foreigners)
Check the current price on the official website of the university
|
5,000 USD/year. |
Living expenses | $363 -572 USD/month |
Acceptance Rate | 70.00% |
Official Website | www.uninorte.edu.co |
General information
Finance type | Nonprofit |
Organization type | Private |
Established | 1966 |
Abbreviation | UNINORTE |
Teachers | 846 |
Students | 14,690 |
Foreigners | 1% |
Religion | None |
Academic calendar | Semesters |
Admission | Based on grades and examinations |
Gender limitation | No limits |
Campus type | Urban |
Financial aid | Available |
Exchange programs | Available |
Library | Available |
Accreditation • Ministerio de Educación Nacional - Consejo Nacional de Educación Superior, Colombia |
Rankings
World ranking | 1989 |
Country ranking | 18 |
International rankings | |
---|---|
UniPage World University Ranking | 1989 |
Cost of living in Barranquilla
Expenses - USD/Month | Min. | Med. |
---|---|---|
Accommodation | 171 | 99 |
Food | 78 | 143 |
Transportation | 13 | 119 |
Communications and utilities | 63 | 79 |
Clothing | 20 | 79 |
Sports and leisure | 17 | 52 |
Total | 363 | 572 |
Accommodation in Barranquilla | USD/Month |
---|---|
Shared room outside of centre | 173 |
Shared room in city centre | 100 |
1 bedroom apartment outside of centre | 322 |
1 bedroom apartment in city centre | 193 |
Alternative title
English | University of the North, Colombia |
Russian | Университет Севера, Колумбия |
German | Universidad del Norte |
Spanish | Universidad del Norte (Colombia) |
French | Université du Nord (Colombie) |