University of America

Universidad de América
Type Private University
Established 1956
President Jaime Posada Diaz
Location Bogotá, Colombia
Campus Urban
Website www.uamerica.edu.co

The University of America is a private, nonsectarian, coeducational research university located in Bogotá, Colombia.

Founded as an architecture school in 1956, the school grew into an interdisciplinary and technological research institution, University of America emphasizes quality over size, concentrating on a core of academic disciplines with a strong reputation in engineering and applied sciences.

University of America has three schools, containing 8 academic departments; particularly noted are its programs in Chemical, Mechanical and Pretroleum engineering.

In 1957, University of America was one of the four founding members of the Colombian Association of Universities "ASCUN" (Asociación Colombiana de Universidades).

Academics

University of America is a highly selective institution that attracts students from all over the country with its reputation

Academic departments

Campuses

Main campus

"Los Cerros", University of America's main campus is on the East Hill of Monserrate Hill in Bogotá, overlooking the colonial quarter and donwtown of the city

External links and references

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