Universidad Externado de Colombia

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Universidad Externado de Colombia is a prestigious private university in Bogotá, renowned for its strong emphasis on liberal arts, critical thinking, and academic freedom, particularly excelling in Law, Economics, Social Sciences, and Journalism. For international students, the Office of International Relations (ORI) provides comprehensive support, facilitating exchange programs, double degrees, and offering Spanish language courses for non-native speakers. While the primary language of instruction is Spanish, some graduate programs may incorporate English components. A distinctive characteristic is its commitment to a secular and pluralistic education, fostering an environment of open debate and diverse perspectives within its beautiful campus nestled in the eastern hills of Bogotá.

Background

The Universidad Externado de Colombia (Externado University of Colombia) is a private university in Bogotá, Colombia. It has produced graduates including lawyers, academics, judges, financiers, journalists, as well as senior government officials and politicians. The institution grants 4 and 5-year professional degrees, as well as advanced Master and Doctoral degrees. Instruction is primarily in Spanish. In 2023, it had more than 13,000 students. As well as being a member of the Unión de Universidades de América Latina, UDUAL, and the Asociación Internacional de Universidades, AIU., it is a founding member of the Asociación Colombiana de Universidades, ASCUN. In 2005, UNESCO established a chair in Human Rights, Violence, Public Policies and Governance, at the university.

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