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
- 46.4No. of students per staff(1)
- 0%Percentage of International Students(1)
- 267,052Number of FTE Students(1)
- 30%Proportion of ISR Publications(1)
- 62 : 38Student Ratio of Females to Males(1)
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
