University of Antioquia
About University of Antioquia
According to Wikipedia, The University of Antioquia , also called UdeA, is a public, departmental, coeducational, research university located primarily in the city of Medellín, Antioquia, Colombia, with regional campuses in Amalfi, Andes, Caucasia, Carmen de Viboral, Envigado, Puerto Berrío, Santa Fe de Antioquia, Segovia, Sonsón, Turbo and Yarumal. It is the oldest departmental university in Colombia, founded in 1803 by a Royal Decree issued by King Charles IV of Spain under the name Franciscan College . It is considered one of Colombia's best universities, receiving a high quality accreditation from the Ministry of Education for 9 years. Along with the University of the Andes, the two universities hold the second longest term, behind the National University of Colombia. UdeA and the Tecnológico de Antioquia have the largest number of seats in the department of Antioquia. It is also renowned for its prestigious Faculty of Medicine, which is acknowledged as one of the best medical schools in Colombia.
University of Antioquia's Online Degrees
What Is University of Antioquia Known For?
University of Antioquia is known for it's academic work in the following disciplines:
- Political Science
- Education
- Philosophy
- Literature
- Engineering
- Law
- Biology
- Medical
- Business
- Communications
- Religious Studies
- History
- Psychology
- Computer Science
- Physics
- Earth Sciences
- Economics
- Mathematics
- Anthropology
- Sociology
- Chemistry
- Nursing
- Social Work
- Criminal Justice
University of Antioquia's Top Areas of Influence With Degrees Offered
Who Are University of Antioquia's Most Influential Alumni?
University of Antioquia's most influential alumni include professors and professionals in the fields of Political Science, Philosophy, and Law. Here are some of University of Antioquia's most famous alumni:
- Gonzalo Arango
- A Colombian poet, journalist and philosopher.
- Fernando González
- A Colombian writer and philosopher.
- Álvaro Uribe
- A President of Colombia from 2002 to 2010.
- Fernando Pérez
- A Professor at University of California Berkeley.
- Darío Botero
- A Colombian writer, philosopher and professor .
- Iván Velásquez Gómez
- A Colombian lawyer and diplomat.
- Diana Valencia
- A Colombian physicist.
- Pelayo Correa
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- María Teresa Uribe
- A Colombian sociologist.
- Arturo Acero Pizarro
- A Colombian ichthyologist.
- Jacqueline Chaparro Olaya
- A Colombian biologist and parasitologist.
- Alba Marina Cotes
- A Colombian biologist.
