About UAM
Autonomous University of Manizales (UAM) — private for-profit university. It is located in Manizales, Colombia. It is a young higher education institution, as it was opened in 1979.
UAM conducts research in many fields of study. For more information, visit the official site.
- Location
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Manizales, Colombia
- Establishment year
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1979
- Students
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2,999
- Acceptance rate
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80%
UAM tuition fees
As in many other universities in the country, the academic calendar at UAM is divided into two semesters. But for convenience, tuition fees are calculated per year. Tuition fees at UAM for local citizens starts from 1 USD per year. For international students, the cost of study differs — from 2,500 USD. With the help of financial support programs, students can partially or fully cover the cost of education. On the official website of the university, you can find all the up-to-date information on tuition fees and available scholarships.
Also, consider other expenses: accommodation, transportation, study materials, meals, and personal expenses.
- Academic calendar
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Semesters
- Scholarships
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No
- Financial Aidallowances and other types of social assistance
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Yes
- Bachelor
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Local1 USD/year
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Foreign2,500 USD/year
- Master
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Local1 USD/year
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Foreign2,500 USD/year
UAM campus
The campus of UAM is located in Manizales. The urban campus is suitable for those students who, firstly, are used to independence, and secondly, cannot imagine their life without the hustle and bustle of a big metropolis. There is a library on the grounds of the university. There are collected scientific works of graduates and teachers of the university, as well as fiction. Not only locals study at UAM, but also students from other countries. This is a unique opportunity to get in touch with the culture of other countries, meet representatives of different nationalities and make friends around the world.
- Campus Type
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Urban
- Library
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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. You can find other options for immigration in our article.
