Pluralistic philosophy
As an institution of higher education focused on Social Sciences and committed to teaching and research, it adopts a humanistic perspective that fosters and practices a deep respect for life.
Its educational approach is based on a pluralistic philosophy, open to all currents of thought, free of dogmatism and respectful of all religious beliefs and political ideologies. The university promotes tolerance as the key to peace and progress in a heterogeneous environment, welcoming students from all regions of the country and valuing diversity as one of its main assets.
Building an inclusive society
On 15 February 1886, the Universidad Externado de Colombia was founded in response to the absolutism of the regeneration dictatorship and the lack of freedom of education and expression in Colombia. Externado means openness and freedom of thought, as opposed to the boarding school, a school of medieval origin inclined to catechize, which was not aligned with the free development of personality and ideas.
The University’s actions are guided by freedom of thought and teaching, respect for the diversity of political ideas and religious beliefs, the search for equality in social and economic matters, and respect for fundamental freedoms and rights. Due to the principles that inspire the University, there is currently a strong commitment to the consolidation of the social rule of law, democracy, good labour practices, the construction of an inclusive, egalitarian and environmentally sustainable society, transparency of action and communication with the community and society in general.
Areas of knowledge
The Universidad Externado de Colombia is distinguished for its excellence in areas such as Law, Finance, Government and International Relations, Accounting, Economics, Data Science and Business Administration. It is recognised for its contribution to social science research, thanks to its rigour and academic excellence.
University of Colombia
Educational approach based on a pluralistic philosophy.
88,9%
employment rate
Reaching one of the highest nationally.
A wide range of academic offerings
More than 268 undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.
Body
Faculty
Highly qualified and recognised in their fields.
