Cauca, Colombia
Cauca, Colombia
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Four‑time President of Colombia (Republic of New Granada / United States of Colombia); military general and statesman ... View More
Four‑time President of Colombia (Republic of New Granada / United States of Colombia); military general and statesman during mid‑19th century civil reforms. View Less
25th President of Colombia (1978–1982); also served as Foreign Minister and Ambassador to the U.S. .
21st President of Colombia (1962–1966); a lawyer, journalist, and diplomat .
A prominent political figure who served in multiple cabinet roles—Defense, Foreign Affairs, Interior, Education—as w... View More
A prominent political figure who served in multiple cabinet roles—Defense, Foreign Affairs, Interior, Education—as well as Mayor of Cali and diplomatic postings to the OAS and EU. His career spanned decades of leadership in national and global forums . View Less
Presided as President of Colombia from 1898 to 1900. A trained lawyer and academic, he also taught at the university—b... View More
Presided as President of Colombia from 1898 to 1900. A trained lawyer and academic, he also taught at the university—bringing scholarship into governance during his presidential term. View Less
Served as the 8th Vice President and Interim President of New Granada (1855–57), and held diplomatic posts. A jurist a... View More
Served as the 8th Vice President and Interim President of New Granada (1855–57), and held diplomatic posts. A jurist and statesman, his career bridged judicial, administrative, and legislative roles in mid-19th century Colombia . View Less
Esteemed lawyer, historian, and diplomat. He held roles as Foreign Minister, Senator, and envoy to the UK, and served as... View More
Esteemed lawyer, historian, and diplomat. He held roles as Foreign Minister, Senator, and envoy to the UK, and served as university rector—combined scholarship and public service in his career . View Less
A current political leader and lawyer, Velasco served as Senator (2006–22), President of the Senate (2015–16), and r... View More
A current political leader and lawyer, Velasco served as Senator (2006–22), President of the Senate (2015–16), and recently appointed Minister of Interior (2022–23). He holds a postgrad degree in Government and Public Administration. View Less
President of Colombia, military general, and law instructor. After graduating in 1852, he became a university lecturer a... View More
President of Colombia, military general, and law instructor. After graduating in 1852, he became a university lecturer and later ascended to the presidency—melding academic and executive leadership. View Less
Journalist, diplomat, Liberal Party leader, Governor of Cauca, Minister of Communications, and founder of the university... View More
Journalist, diplomat, Liberal Party leader, Governor of Cauca, Minister of Communications, and founder of the university’s Faculty of Electronic & Telecommunications Engineering. A key figure in developing regional academic infrastructure . View Less
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completing the university application :
Application Submission
• Complete the online registration via the University’s pregrado admissions portal during open enrollment periods .
• Upload required documents (high school diploma, ID) and, if applicable, Spanish proficiency and documentation for special affirmative-admission cases .
Entrance Examination
• Applicants must take the university’s two-part admission test (Reading/Literary Analysis and Logical-Mathematical Reasoning), scheduled twice yearly during registration windows .
• Faculties like Arts use alternative assessment components (e.g., critical reading, math, social sciences, sciences, English) with specific weightings per program .
Selection Criteria
• Admission is competitive—based on minimum cutoff score and available seats per program .
• Certain groups—Indigenous, rural, victims of armed conflict, or those from specified municipalities—may apply under affirmative admission categories, with additional documentation as per university accords
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Ranked among the top universities nationally based on performance in ICFES Saber Pro standardized exams, with 86 students recognized for outstanding scores .
Legislative approval of Law 2351 empowered the university to expand funding via its institutional stamp, adding COP 300 billion to support social and academic programming.
Legislative approval of Law 2351 empowered the university to expand funding via its institutional stamp, adding COP 300 billion to support social and academic programming .
Through Academic Agreement No. 004, dual-enrollment pathways opened education to students in five “Normal Superior” schools in remote Cauca, integrating high school with university study.
The university has maintained a robust research ecosystem with approximately 100 recognized research groups active in national scientific networks.
Achieved an 88.3% completion rate of its Institutional Development Plan for 2023–27, and approved equitable enrollment policies for students from northern Cauca.
Extended sustainable agriculture projects—such as land adaptation plans—to multiple municipalities in collaboration with local and international partners.
The university received six-year institutional accreditation from Colombia’s National Accreditation Council, recognizing excellence in education, research, and administration.
This patented invention enhances visualization of stained biological samples by electronically computing complementary RGB colors and transforming the color space (RGB–HSI–RGB). The intelligent illumination method improves diagnostic imaging accuracy in medical laboratories .
A novel blend of yuca (cassava) bran, gelatinized starch, plasticizer, and a water-resistant polymer to create moldable biodegradable food packaging. This eco‑friendly composite offers mechanical resilience—flexibility, elasticity, reduced moisture—and a cost-effective, sustainable alternative to conventional plastics .
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