About Universidad Nacional Abierta y a Distancia (UNAD)
The Universidad Nacional Abierta y a Distancia (UNAD) is a public distance education university in Colombia.
Established in 1981, it was created with the aim of expanding access to higher education for individuals who face limitations in attending traditional on-campus institutions.
The university offers undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in humanities, social sciences, engineering, health sciences, and education. These programmes are designed to meet the needs of distance learners, incorporating multimedia materials, virtual classrooms, online forums, and other interactive learning tools.
Students have access to a range of support services, including academic advising, tutoring, and virtual libraries, to enhance their learning experience.
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Key statistics
- 226,124Number of FTE Students(1)
- 25%Proportion of ISR Publication(1)
- 0%Percentage of International Students(1)
- 49.6No. of students per staff(1)
Subjects taught at Universidad Nacional Abierta y a Distancia (UNAD)
Social sciences
- Politics & International Studies (incl Development Studies)
- Communication & Media Studies
- Sociology
Business & economics
- Business & Management
- Economics & Econometrics
- Accounting & Finance
Psychology
- Psychology
Arts & humanities
- Languages, Literature & Linguistics
- Art, Performing Arts & Design
- History, Philosophy & Theology
Computer science
- Computer Science
Life sciences
- Agriculture & Forestry
Engineering & technology
- Electrical & Electronic Engineering
- General Engineering
Education
- Education
Physical sciences
- Mathematics & Statistics
Law
- Law
Clinical, pre-clinical & health
- Other Health
