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Higher EducationCapital District, Colombia10001+ Employees
The Universidad Nacional de Colombia is a public, autonomous institution of higher education governed by the Ministry of Education, created to advance the national scope of higher education. It operates across nine campuses nationwide, located in Bogotá and regions such as Amazonia, Caribe, Manizales, Medellín, Orinoquia, Palmira, Tumaco, and La Paz. Its mandate covers promoting access to higher education and supporting teaching, research, the sciences, artistic creation, and extension activities, with a commitment to educational excellence. Headquartered in Bogotá, Capital District, Colombia, the university traces its founding to 1867, established by Ley 66 of the Congress. As a national public institution, it seeks to contribute to the nation’s identity through its diverse campuses and scholarly output.