Universidad Libre de Colombia

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Universidad Libre de Colombia is a private institution renowned for its strong tradition in legal studies and its commitment to social justice and human rights. Established in 1923, it is particularly celebrated for its Faculty of Law, which has significantly influenced Colombian legal and political thought. For international students, the university offers exchange programs and support through its Office of International Relations (ORI), facilitating integration into its vibrant academic community, though most instruction is in Spanish. While dedicated English-taught programs are limited, the ORI assists with academic and cultural adaptation. A distinctive characteristic is its historical role as a bastion of liberal thought and its continuous advocacy for democratic values in Colombia.

Background

Free University of Colombia (Spanish: Universidad Libre), also called Unilibre, is a nonsectarian, coeducational, private and nonprofit university based in Bogotá, Colombia, with six satellite campuses located in Cali, Barranquilla, Pereira, Cartagena, Cúcuta, and Socorro. It is considered one of Colombia's most comprehensive universities, receiving a high quality accreditation from the Ministry of Education for 4 years, and offers sixty-seven degree programs at the undergraduate level and one hundred sixty-three graduate level programs. Since the original intention of this institution of higher education was to offer the space for unbiased learning during a radical political period in the country, the proper translation would be "Freedom University," given it promotes freedom of speech and political thought. The university is a member of the Association of Colombian Universities (ASCUN) and the Iberoamerican University Network Universia.

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