University of the North, Colombia
About the University of the North, Colombia
Basic information and contact details for the University of the North, Colombia
University of the North, Colombia was founded in 1966, in Barranquilla, Colombia. The university emerged as a response to the growing need for higher education in the Caribbean region of the country. A group of entrepreneurs, led by Karl C. Parrish, established UNINORTE with the goal of providing quality education and contributing to the region's development.
In its early years, the university focused on offering programmes in engineering and business administration. The university quickly gained recognition and began to attract students from Barranquilla and other parts of the country seeking high-quality education.
Over the years, the university introduced new undergraduate and postgraduate programmes across various fields of study, broadening its academic offerings. The university offers courses in engineering, administrative sciences, humanities and social sciences, health sciences, legal sciences and basic sciences.
University of the North has established research centres and institutes that focus on various disciplines, including health sciences, social sciences, engineering, and technology.
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Key Student Statistics
A breakdown of student statistics at the University of the North, Colombia
- Student gender ratio
- 49 F : 51 M (1)
- International student percentage
- 2% (1)
- Students per staff
- 16.9 (1)
- Student total
- 11592 (1)
Based on data collected for the (1) World University Rankings 2026
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Subjects Taught at the University of the North, Colombia
See below for a range of subjects taught at the University of the North, Colombia
Arts and Humanities
- Archaeology
- Architecture
- Art, Performing Art and Design
- Languages, Literature and Linguistics
Business and Economics
- Accounting and Finance
- Business and Management
- Economics and Econometrics
Computer Science
- Computer Science
Education Studies
- Education
Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering
- Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Law
- Law
Life Sciences
- Biological Sciences
Medical and Health
- Medicine and Dentistry
- Other Health
Physical Sciences
- Chemistry
- Geology, Environmental, Earth and Marine Sciences
- Mathematics and Statistics
- Physics and Astronomy
Psychology
- Psychology
Social Sciences
- Communication and Media Studies
- Politics and International Studies