Overview
University of the Amazon is among Colombia's public universities, founded in 1971 and based in Florencia, Colombia. It operates as a higher-education provider.
University of the Amazon teaches across doctoral programmes, is organised into multiple faculties and runs a broad programme catalogue.
Location & Contact
Below are University of the Amazon's address, location, and primary contact channels.
Academic Details
The numbers behind University of the Amazon: student body, academic staff, and recognising bodies.
Degrees
Also Diplomado
Doctoral 3 programs
- Education
- Environmental Studies
- Natural Sciences
Other 32 programs
- Accountancy
- Administration
- Agricultural Business
- Agricultural Engineering
- Agriculture
- Animal Husbandry
- Aquaculture
- Biological and Life Sciences
- Biology
- Business Administration
- Chemistry
- Computer Engineering
- Criminology
- Educational Sciences
- Environmental Studies
- Finance
- Food Technology
- Forestry
- Human Resources
- Information Technology
- Insurance
- Law
- Management
- Marketing
- Pedagogy
- Psychology
- Public Law
- Software Engineering
- Taxation
- Teacher Training
- Telecommunications Engineering
- Veterinary Science
Faculties & Divisions
University of the Amazon's faculties, divisions, and subject specialisms are listed below.
Accountancy, Economics and Administration (Faculty) 7 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Accountancy
- Business Administration
- Finance
- Human Resources
- Management
- Marketing
- Taxation
Agriculture (Faculty) 11 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Agricultural Engineering
- Agriculture
- Animal Husbandry
- Computer Engineering
- Computer Science
- Educational Technology
- Environmental Studies
- Forestry
- Information Technology
- Natural Sciences
- Veterinary Science
Basic Science (Faculty) 4 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Biological and Life Sciences
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Natural Sciences
Educational Sciences (Faculty) 8 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Education
- Foreign Languages Education
- Humanities and Social Science Education
- Mathematics Education
- Native Language Education
- Occupational Health
- Pedagogy
- Science Education
Engineering (Faculty) 5 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Agricultural Engineering
- Computer Engineering
- Engineering
- Environmental Engineering
- Food Technology
Law (Faculty) 3 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Criminology
- Law
- Political Sciences
Programs Offered
University of the Amazon's programme list, with search and degree-level grouping.
52 programmes on record. Each level below shows a sample. Compare these on the programs page All programs in Colombia
Bachelor's Degree 26 programmes
Showing 10 of 26.
Master's Degree 7 programmes
Doctorate 2 programmes
Associate's Degree 5 programmes
Postgraduate Certificate 12 programmes
Showing 10 of 12.
How to apply to University of the Amazon
What applying to University of the Amazon involves, in five steps.
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Browse the programme catalogue
Use the programme finder to browse University of the Amazon's 52 active programmes. Filter by keyword or scan by degree level. Read curriculum details on each programme's dedicated page if available.
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Check eligibility for your chosen programme
Programme-level requirements at University of the Amazon typically include academic transcripts, language proficiency proof, identity documents, and a personal statement or interview. Confirm specific requirements with the admissions office.
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Get your documents ready
Prepare academic transcripts, ID/passport copies, language proficiency proof, a personal statement, and reference letters. International candidates may need apostilled or notarised translations — start early to avoid deadline pressure.
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Apply through the official channel
University of the Amazon processes applications through www.udla.edu.co. Create an account, fill out the application form, and submit your documents. Note application deadlines, which vary by intake and programme.
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Reach out and track your application
Confirm receipt of your application with the admissions office and keep an eye on your portal for status changes. Quick responses to any follow-up requests keep your application moving smoothly through the review process.
Frequently Asked Questions about University of the Amazon
Below are key facts about University of the Amazon, drawn directly from institutional records.
How old is University of the Amazon?
The institution opened in 1971 (approximately 55 years ago).
Where is University of the Amazon located?
University of the Amazon is located in Florencia, Colombia.
What is University of the Amazon's control type?
University of the Amazon is a public institution.
What degrees does University of the Amazon offer?
University of the Amazon delivers doctoral programmes across its academic units.
Does University of the Amazon have a religious affiliation?
University of the Amazon operates within the Christian tradition.
Is University of the Amazon officially recognised?
University of the Amazon is accredited by Consejo Nacional de Acreditación; Congreso de Colombia.
How do I find University of the Amazon online?
University of the Amazon's official website is www.udla.edu.co.
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