Universidad Pedagógica y Tecnológica de Colombia
Tunja, Colombia • Founded 1827 • World Rank #2434
Overview
Established in 1953, the Universidad Pedagógica y Tecnológica de Colombia (Pedagogical and Technological University of Colombia) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Tunja (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Boyaca.
This institution also has branch campuses in Duitama, Chiquinquirá and Sogamoso. Officially recognized by the Ministerio de Educación Nacional, Colombia (Ministry of National Education of Colombia), Universidad Pedagógica y Tecnológica de Colombia (UPTC) is a very large-sized coeducational Colombian higher education institution.
Universidad Pedagógica y Tecnológica de Colombia (UPTC) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 70-year-old Colombian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.
The acceptance rate range is 20-29% making this Colombian higher education organization a very selective institution.
International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. UPTC also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.
Location & Contact
Universidad Pedagógica y Tecnológica de Colombia's coordinates, postal address, and the contact channels admissions teams respond on. Campus tour bookings often have their own page distinct from general contact channels.
Academic Details
Universidad Pedagógica y Tecnológica de Colombia's institutional metrics — useful for sizing it against other shortlisted universities. The proportion of academic staff with doctorates correlates with research output and graduate-school admissions.
Academic Structures
Below: how Universidad Pedagógica y Tecnológica de Colombia organises its faculties and constituent units. Distance learning programmes often sit in a separate division from on-campus teaching, with different administration.
Unit 11 items
- Faculty of Agricultural Sciences
- Faculty of Distance Studies
- Faculty of Economic and Administrative Sciences
- Faculty of Education Sciences
- Faculty of Engineering
- Faculty of Health Sciences
- Faculty of Law and Social Sciences
- Faculty of Science
- Sectional Faculty of Chiquinquirá
- Sectional Faculty of Duitama
- Sectional Faculty of Sogamoso
Degrees
Also Postdoctoral Programme in Educational Sciences
Doctoral 14 programs
Doctoral programmes train independent researchers, leading to academic, scientific, and senior advisory careers.
- Biological and Life Sciences
- Chemistry
- Computer Engineering
- Cultural Studies
- Educational Sciences
- Engineering
- Environmental Studies
- History
- Materials Engineering
- Mathematics
- Modern Languages
- Physics
- Road Engineering
- Transport Engineering
Other 70 programs
- Accountancy
- Agricultural Engineering
- Agriculture
- Animal Husbandry
- Architecture
- Archiving
- Art Education
- Biology
- Business Administration
- Chemistry
- Civil Engineering
- Community Health
- Computer Education
- Computer Engineering
- Construction Engineering
- Data Processing
- Economics
- Education
- Educational Administration
- Educational Psychology
- Educational Sciences
- Educational Technology
- Electronic Engineering
- Engineering
- Environmental Engineering
- Finance
- Fine Arts
- Food Science
- Foreign Languages Education
- Geography
- Geological Engineering
- Heritage Preservation
- History
- Human Rights
- Humanities and Social Science Education
- Information Technology
- International Business
- Law
- Linguistics
- Literature
- Management
- Marketing
- Materials Engineering
- Mathematics
- Mathematics Education
- Mechanical Engineering
- Medicine
- Metallurgical Engineering
- Music Education
- Native Language Education
- Nursing
- Occupational Health
- Physical Education
- Physics
- Physiology
- Preschool Education
- Psychology
- Regional Planning
- Road Engineering
- Rural Planning
- Safety Engineering
- Science Education
- Small Business
- Taxation
- Teacher Training
- Technology Education
- Transport Engineering
- Transport and Communications
- Veterinary Science
- Visual Arts
Faculties & Divisions
All faculties operate under Ministerio de Educación Nacional, Colombia.
Agricultural Sciences (Faculty) 4 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Agricultural Engineering
- Agronomy
- Animal Husbandry
- Veterinary Science
Common Career Paths
- Research Scientist
- Lab Technician
- Analyst
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Economic and Administrative Sciences (Faculty) 3 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Accountancy
- Business Administration
- Economics
Common Career Paths
- Research Scientist
- Lab Technician
- Analyst
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Educational Sciences (Faculty) 13 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Art Education
- Education
- Educational Psychology
- Educational Technology
- Environmental Studies
- Foreign Languages Education
- Humanities and Social Science Education
- Mathematics Education
- Music Education
- Native Language Education
- Physical Education
- Preschool Education
- Science Education
Common Career Paths
- Teacher
- Educational Administrator
- Curriculum Specialist
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Engineering (Faculty) 8 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Civil Engineering
- Computer Engineering
- Computer Science
- Electronic Engineering
- Engineering
- Metallurgical Engineering
- Road Engineering
- Transport Engineering
Common Career Paths
- Engineer
- Project Manager
- Technical Consultant
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Health Sciences (Faculty) 4 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Health Sciences
- Medicine
- Nursing
- Psychology
Common Career Paths
- Research Scientist
- Lab Technician
- Analyst
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Law and Social Sciences (Faculty) 2 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Law
- Political Sciences
Common Career Paths
- Lawyer
- Legal Consultant
- Compliance Officer
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Sciences (Faculty) 5 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Food Science
- Natural Sciences
- Physics
Common Career Paths
- Research Scientist
- Lab Technician
- Analyst
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Technological and Distance Education (Faculty) 19 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Agricultural Business
- Agricultural Engineering
- Business and Commerce
- Civil Engineering
- Computer Networks
- Electrical Engineering
- Finance
- Handicrafts
- Health Administration
- Humanities and Social Science Education
- Information Technology
- Machine Building
- Marketing
- Mathematics Education
- Metallurgical Engineering
- Mineralogy
- Native Language Education
- Primary Education
- Telecommunications Engineering
Common Career Paths
- Teacher
- Educational Administrator
- Curriculum Specialist
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Programs Offered
Universidad Pedagógica y Tecnológica de Colombia's catalogue, with name search and level grouping. Capstone or dissertation requirements vary across programmes — confirm what you'll be assessed on before applying.
Bachelor's Degree
61 programmes
Universidad Pedagógica y Tecnológica de Colombia lists 61 programmes that award a bachelor's degree — the foundational tier where students establish a discipline before narrowing their focus later.
Ingenieria Ambiental Environmental Engineering
Ingenieria de Sistemas y Computacion Software Engineering
Licenciatura en Matematicas y Estadistica Education & Teaching
Licenciatura en Educacion Basica con Enfasis en Matematica Humanidades y Lengua Castellana Education & Teaching
Ingenieria de Minas Mining & Oil Engineering
Licenciatura en Informatica Educativa Education & Teaching
Medicina Veterinaria y Zootecnia Veterinary Medicine
Administración de Servicios de Salud Business Administration
Licenciatura en Informática Education & Teaching
Arquitectura Architecture
Licenciatura en Psicopedagogia con Enfasis en Asesoria Educativa Education & Teaching
Finanzas y Comercio Internacional
Matematicas Mathematics
Administracion Industrial Business Administration
Licenciatura en Educacion Industrial Education & Teaching
Ingenieria Agronómica Agriculture
Licenciatura en Lenguas Extranjeras Education & Teaching
Administración Comercial y Financiera
Licenciatura en Educacion Preescolar Education & Teaching
Derecho y Ciencias Sociales Law
Física Physics & Astronomy
Administracion de Empresas Agropecuarias Agriculture
Enfermeria Nursing
Licenciatura en Idiomas Modernos Español- Ingles Education & Teaching
Licenciatura en Lenguas Modernas, con Énfasis en Inglés Education & Teaching
Economia Economics
Licenciatura en Educacion Fisicarecreacion y Deporte Education & Teaching
Licenciatura en Matematicas Education & Teaching
Psicologia Psychology
Licenciatura en Educación Física, Recreación y Deporte Education & Teaching
Biologia Biological Sciences
Ingeniería Electrónica Electrical Engineering
Licenciatura en Artes Plasticas Education & Teaching
Licenciatura en Literatura y Lengua Castellana Education & Teaching
Licenciatura en Biologia y Quimica Education & Teaching
Licenciatura en Ciencias Sociales Education & Teaching
Licenciatura en Tecnologia Education & Teaching
Contaduria Publica Accounting
Ingenieria Civil Civil Engineering & Construction
Diseño Industrial Applied Design
Licenciatura en Lenguas Extranjeras con Enfasis en Ingles y en Francés Education & Teaching
Licenciatura en Informática y Tecnología Education & Teaching
Ingenieria Electromecanica General Engineering
Ingenieria Industrial Industrial & Systems Engineering
Licenciatura en Educación Básica Primaria Education & Teaching
Licenciatura en Ciencias Naturales y Educacion Ambiental Education & Teaching
Licenciatura en Educación Infantil Education & Teaching
Administracion de Empresas Business Administration
Medicina Medicine
Quimica Chemistry
Derecho Law
Artes Plásticas y Visuales Visual Arts
Administracion Turistica y Hotelera Business Administration
Licenciatura en Musica Education & Teaching
Administración Agroindustrial Agriculture
Ingenieria Geologica Civil Engineering & Construction
Licenciatura en Filosofia Education & Teaching
Mercadeo Agroindustrial Business Administration
Ingenieria de Transporte y Vias Civil Engineering & Construction
Ingenieria Metalurgica General Engineering
Quimica de Alimentos Biological Sciences
No programmes match your filter in this level.
Master's Degree
38 programmes
Universidad Pedagógica y Tecnológica de Colombia lists 38 programmes awarding a master's — the tier where graduates build the specialist credentials many senior and technical roles now expect.
Maestría en Didáctica de la Matemática Education & Teaching
Maestría en Educación Matemática Education & Teaching
Maestría en Diseño Applied Design
Maestría en Tic Aplicadas a las Ciencias de la Educación Education & Teaching
Maestría en Administración Business Administration
Maestria en Educacion Education & Teaching
Maestría en Fisiología Vegetal Agriculture
Maestría en Ciencias de la Tierra Earth Sciences & Geology
Maestria en Ciencias Biologicas Biological Sciences
Maestría en Literatura Education & Teaching
Maestría en Química Chemistry
Maestría en Ciencias - Física Physics & Astronomy
Maestría en Ciencias Veterinarias Veterinary Medicine
Maestría en Pedagogía de la Cultura Física Education & Teaching
Maestría en Patrimonio Cultural
Maestria en Desarrollo Rural Agriculture
Maestría en Linguistica Linguistics & Language Studies
Maestría en Dirección y Administración de Empresas Business Administration
Maestría en Finanzas Business Administration
Maestría en Seguridad y Salud en el Trabajo, Énfasis en Higiene y Seguridad Industrial Industrial & Systems Engineering
Maestría en Gestión de Integridad y Corrosión Mining & Oil Engineering
Maestría en Ambientes Educativos Mediados por Tic Education & Teaching
Maestria en Ingenieria Ambiental Environmental Engineering
Maestría en Administración de Organizaciones Business Administration
Maestría en Gerencia de Proyectos de Construcción Chemical Engineering
Maestria en Geografia Geography
Maestría en Economía Economics
Maestría en Gestión Estratégica de Proyectos Business Administration
Maestría en Ingeniería Electrical Engineering
Maestria en Historia Geography
Maestría en Ciencias Agrarias Agriculture
Maestría en Gestión Educativa Education & Teaching
Maestria en Docencia de Idiomas Education & Teaching
Maestría en Derechos Humanos Law
Maestria en Geotecnia Civil Engineering & Construction
Maestría en Ciencias Matemáticas Mathematics
Maestria en Metalurgia y Ciencias de los Materiales Mining & Oil Engineering
Maestría en Tecnología Informática Software Engineering
No programmes match your filter in this level.
Doctorate
8 programmes
These 8 programmes make up Universidad Pedagógica y Tecnológica de Colombia's doctoral catalogue, where candidates work closely with supervisors to produce publishable, original research.
Doctorado en Ciencias Químicas Chemistry
Doctorado en Lenguaje y Cultura Linguistics & Language Studies
Doctorado en Geografia Geography
Doctorado en Ingeniería y Ciencia de los Materiales Mining & Oil Engineering
Doctorado en Historia Education & Teaching
Doctorado en Ciencias - Física Physics & Astronomy
Doctorado en Ciencias Biológicas y Ambientales Biological Sciences
Doctorado en Ingeniería Chemical Engineering
No programmes match your filter in this level.
Associate, Certificate & Other Qualifications
68 programmes
Alongside its degrees, Universidad Pedagógica y Tecnológica de Colombia provides 68 programmes at associate, certificate, diploma, and foundation level, typically shorter and more applied in focus.
Especialización en Diseño de Maquinaria y Equipo Mechanical Engineering
Especializacion en Estructuras Civil Engineering & Construction
Tecnologia de Programación de Sistemas Informaticos Software Engineering
Especializacion en Automatizacion Industrial Electrical Engineering
Especialización en Tránsito y Transporte General Engineering
Especializacion en Archivistica Library Science
Técnico Profesional en Procesos Agroindustriales Agriculture
Técnica Profesional en Instalación y Mantenimiento de Redes y Computadores Software Engineering
Especialización en Tributaria Accounting
Tecnologia en Mercadeo Agropecuario Business Administration
Especialización en Nutrición y Alimentación Animal Veterinary Medicine
Especializacion en Planeacion y Gestion del Desarrollo Territorial Economics
Especializacion en Bases de Datos Software Engineering
Especializacion en Gestion Ambiental Environmental Engineering
Técnica Profesional en Producción y Transformación del Acero Mining & Oil Engineering
Técnica Profesional en Procesos Comerciales y Financieros
Especialización en Gerencia de Empresas de Salud Business Administration
Tecnologia en Electricidad Industrial
Especializacion en Informatica para la Docencia Education & Teaching
Especializacion en Salud Ocupacional y Proteccion de Riesgos Laborales Industrial & Systems Engineering
Especialización en Didáctica de la Matemática para la Educación Básica
Especialización en Gestión Estratégica de Proyectos
Tecnologia en Obras Civiles Civil Engineering & Construction
Especializacion en Gerencia de Pequeña y Mediana Empresa Business Administration
Especializacion en Ingeniería de Producción y Operaciones Industrial & Systems Engineering
Tecnología en Gestión Administrativa de Servicios de Salud Business Administration
Especialización en Control Organizacional Business Administration
Especialización en Gestión y Auditoría Tributaria Accounting
Especialización en Alta Gerencia de Empresas Business Administration
Tecnología en Gestión de Producción y Transformación del Acero Mining & Oil Engineering
Tecnologia en Gemologia Earth Sciences & Geology
Técnica Profesional en Procesos Administrativos de Salud Business Administration
Especialización en Gestión de la Productividad y Mejoramiento Continuo Business Administration
Tecnología en Telemática Software Engineering
Especializacion en Infraestructura Vial Civil Engineering & Construction
Especialización en Telecomunicaciones Electrical Engineering
Especialización en Medicina Familiar Medicine
Especializacion en Gerencia del Talento Humano Business Administration
Especialización en Estadística
Especializacion en Pedagogia de los Derechos Humanos Education & Teaching
Especializacion en Ingenieria Ambiental Environmental Engineering
Especializacion en Seguridad y Salud en el Trabajo Public Health
Especializacion en Produccion Animal Veterinary Medicine
Tecnología en Gestión Agroindustrial Agriculture
Especialización en Finanzas
Medicina Interna de Caninos y Felinos Veterinary Medicine
Especializacion en Salud Ocupacional y Prevencion de Riesgos Laborales Industrial & Systems Engineering
Especializacion en Seguridad y Calidad Alimentaria Chemistry
Especialización en Economía Minera Mining & Oil Engineering
Especialización en Pedagogía de la Lengua Castellana y Literatura Education & Teaching
Tecnología en Gestión Comercial y Financiera
Especialización en Ensayos No Destructivos Mining & Oil Engineering
Tecnología en Regencia de Farmacia Business Administration
Especialización en Gestión de Integridad y Corrosión Mining & Oil Engineering
Especialización en Planificación y Regulación Energética Agribusiness
Especialización en Geotecnia Chemical Engineering
Especialización en Gerencia de Proyectos de Construcción Chemical Engineering
Especialización en Normas Internacionales de Información Financiera (Niif) Accounting
Tecnica Profesional en Produccion Artesanal Sostenible Applied Design
Especializacion en Necesidades de Aprendizaje en Lecturaescritura y Matematicas Education & Teaching
Especialización en Gerencia Tributaria Accounting
Tecnologia en Electricidad Electrical Engineering
Tecnologia en Maquinas y Herramientas Mechanical Engineering
Tecnologia en Gestion de Salud Business Administration
Especializacion en Geotecnia Vial Civil Engineering & Construction
Especialización en Alta Gerencia en Mercadotecnia
Especialización en Planificación del Turismo Sostenible
Especializacion en Gerencia Educacional Education & Teaching
No programmes match your filter in this level.
How to apply to Universidad Pedagógica y Tecnológica de Colombia
How to apply to Universidad Pedagógica y Tecnológica de Colombia — a five-step structure with notes on documents, channels, and timing for each phase.
- 1 Find a programme that fits your goals
Start by exploring the programmes section on this page. Universidad Pedagógica y Tecnológica de Colombia runs 175 active programmes across multiple degree levels. Narrow by qualification tier and read each programme description before shortlisting.
- 2 Confirm you meet the requirements
Before applying to Universidad Pedagógica y Tecnológica de Colombia, confirm you meet the academic, language, and document requirements for your chosen programme. International applicants should also check visa eligibility for Colombia.
- 3 Assemble your application package
Standard documents: official transcripts, identity proof, language test results, personal statement, and references. Confirm exact requirements with Universidad Pedagógica y Tecnológica de Colombia's admissions office before assembling, as expectations vary by programme.
- 4 Submit your application
Lodge your application through the official website (www.uptc.edu.co). Online forms are the standard route. Save your draft frequently and submit before the programme deadline.
- 5 Contact admissions and follow up
Verify your application has been received by the admissions team. You can reach the institution by email at [email protected] or by phone at +57 (8) 740 5626. Monitor the portal for status updates, interview invitations, or document requests, and respond within the stated deadlines.
Frequently Asked Questions about Universidad Pedagógica y Tecnológica de Colombia
Below are the key facts most prospective students ask about Universidad Pedagógica y Tecnológica de Colombia, drawn directly from institutional records.
In what year was Universidad Pedagógica y Tecnológica de Colombia established?
Universidad Pedagógica y Tecnológica de Colombia was founded in 1827 (approximately 199 years ago).
Where can I find Universidad Pedagógica y Tecnológica de Colombia?
The institution is located in Tunja, Colombia.
What is Universidad Pedagógica y Tecnológica de Colombia's control type?
Universidad Pedagógica y Tecnológica de Colombia operates as a public institution.
How many students does Universidad Pedagógica y Tecnológica de Colombia have?
The institution has a student body of 30,000-34,999.
How is Universidad Pedagógica y Tecnológica de Colombia ranked?
It ranks #2434 globally and #12 in Colombia.
What qualification levels does Universidad Pedagógica y Tecnológica de Colombia offer?
Universidad Pedagógica y Tecnológica de Colombia offers doctoral programmes.
How many faculties does Universidad Pedagógica y Tecnológica de Colombia have?
The institution comprises 11 academic units.
Is Universidad Pedagógica y Tecnológica de Colombia officially recognised?
Universidad Pedagógica y Tecnológica de Colombia is accredited by Ministerio de Educación Nacional ; Gobierno Nacional.
Where can I learn more about Universidad Pedagógica y Tecnológica de Colombia?
Universidad Pedagógica y Tecnológica de Colombia's official website is www.uptc.edu.co.
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