Universidad Nacional Abierta y a Distancia (UNAD)

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World University Rankings 2025
1001–1500th
Impact Rankings 2024
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Young University Rankings 2024
Calle 14 Sur No. 14 - 23, Bogata, Distrito Capital, Colombia

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

  • 46.4
    No. of students per staff
    (1)
  • 0%
    Percentage of International Students
    (1)
  • 267,052
    Number of FTE Students
    (1)
  • 30%
    Proportion of ISR Publications
    (1)
  • 62 : 38
    Student Ratio of Females to Males
    (1)
Based on data collected for the (1) 2025 World University Rankings

Subjects taught at Universidad Nacional Abierta y a Distancia (UNAD)

  • Clinical, pre-clinical & health

    • Other Health
  • Business & economics

    • Accounting & Finance
    • Economics & Econometrics
    • Business & Management
  • Computer science

    • Computer Science
  • Arts & humanities

    • Art, Performing Arts & Design
    • History, Philosophy & Theology
    • Languages, Literature & Linguistics
  • Psychology

    • Psychology
  • Physical sciences

    • Mathematics & Statistics
  • Engineering & technology

    • Electrical & Electronic Engineering
    • General Engineering
  • Law

    • Law
  • Social sciences

    • Communication & Media Studies
    • Politics & International Studies (incl Development Studies)
    • Sociology
  • Education

    • Education
  • Life sciences

    • Agriculture & Forestry