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About Ucaldas
University of Caldas (Ucaldas) — public non-profit university. It is located in Caldas, Colombia. Ucaldas is a member of Asociación Colombiana de Universidades (ASCUN), RCI (Internationalization Network of Colombia), COLUMBUS, REDFORD, CCYK (Colombia, Challenge your Knowledge, www.challengeyourknowledge.edu.co), ORTELIUS.
The university is among the top-1400 best institutions in the word, according to QS International Ranking. The educational institution is in the top-1500 of Times Higher Education World University Ranking.
Ucaldas is developing different scientific directions and invites students to join the research.
- Location
- Caldas, Colombia
- Establishment year
- 1943
- Students
- 27,456
- Female students
- 49%
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Ucaldas tuition fees
The academic calendar at Ucaldas is divided into two semesters, as in many other universities in Colombia. For convenience, tuition fees are calculated per year. For local citizens, tuition fees at Ucaldas start from 1 USD. International students pay a minimum of 2,500 USD per year. The university has several financial aid programs that help students cover part of the cost of education. On the official website of the university, you will find all the relevant information about tuition fees and scholarships.
When choosing an educational institution, it is necessary to take into account additional costs: accommodation, transportation, educational materials, meals and personal expenses.
- Academic calendar
- Semesters
- Financial Aid
- Yes
- Bachelor
- Foreign2,500USD/year
- Master
- Local1USD/year
- Foreign2,500USD/year
Ucaldas campus
The city campus of Ucaldas provides students with countless opportunities for work and recreation — from sitting in a coffee shop with a laptop to internships at large companies. Caldas has a well developed entertainment infrastructure, but the rhythm of the big city can be distracting for some students. The university students have access to the library. It is an integral part of learning. Students come here for educational literature or to do their homework. Ucaldas regularly invites foreign students to participate in exchange programs. For locals, this is a unique opportunity to get in touch with the cultures of other countries, meet representatives of different nationalities and make friends around the world.
- Campus Type
- Urban
- Library
- Yes

What to do after graduation
There are many options to stay in the country after completing your studies at the university. One of them is to get an offer from an employer and apply for a work visa. Detailed information can be found on the embassy website. Look for more immigration options in our article.
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