Francisco de Paula Santander University
The Francisco de Paula Santander University (Spanish: Universidad Francisco de Paula Santander) is a public, coeducational, research university based primarily in the city of Cúcuta, Colombia, with regional campuses in Ocaña, Colombia, Chinacota and Tibú. It is the largest university in the state with more than 25,000 students. It offers 50 academic programmes, including 37 undergraduate degrees and 13 graduate degrees.
Francisco de Paula Santander University
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- Francisco de Paula Santander University
- Founded
- 1962
- Headquarters
- Colombia
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The Francisco de Paula Santander University (Spanish: Universidad Francisco de Paula Santander) is a public, coeducational, research university based primarily in the city of Cúcuta, Colombia, with regional campuses in Ocaña, Colombia, Chinacota and Tibú. It is the largest university in the state with more than 25,000 students. It offers 50 academic programmes, including 37 undergraduate degrees and 13 graduate degrees.
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• Name — Francisco de Paula Santander University • Native Name — Universidad Francisco de Paula Santander • Motto — Fortalecimiento Académico • Established — July 5, 1962 • Type — Public • Rector — Héctor Miguel Parra López • Undergrad — 12,523 • Postgrad — 2,000 • City — Cúcuta, Norte de Santander • Country — Colombia • Campus — Urban, 5 ha • Colors — white Red & white • Other Names — UFPS • Website — http: www.ufps.edu.co
History
History
The university was founded on July 5, 1962, and was later accredited by decree #37 (1964) and decree #323 (1970). The Francisco de Paula Santander University is an autonomous university with administrative and financial autonomy, working under the Ministry of National Education.
Location
Location
Its main campus is located in Cúcuta. It also has branches in the city of Ocaña and the municipality of Chinacota. Additionally, it possesses several regional open education centers in municipalities of the departments of Norte de Santander, Cundinamarca, Santander, Cesar, Sucre, Bolívar, Magdalena, Arauca, and San Andrés y Providencia.
College of Engineering
College of Engineering
• Electromechanical • Civil • Mechanical • Industrial • Computer Systems • Electronics • Mining • Industrial • Civil Work Technology • Chemical Technology
Facultad de Educación, Artes y Humanidades
Facultad de Educación, Artes y Humanidades
• Law • Communication and Journalism • Social Work • Architecture • Maths • Natural and Environmental Science
College of Management Sciences
College of Management Sciences
• Business Administration • Public Accounting
College of Health Sciences
College of Health Sciences
• Bachelors of Science Nursing • Occupational Health and Safety • Pharmacy Administration Graduate programs: • Health Administration and Audit Graduate Certificate • Occupational Health and Safety Graduate Certificate
College of Agriculture
College of Agriculture
• Biotechnological Engineering • Agricultural Engineering • Livestock and Animal Engineering • Agro-industrial Production Engineering • Farming Technology
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