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University of Cauca

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Popayan, Colombia
1501+ in World University Rankings 2026
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About the University of Cauca

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institution

The University of Cauca was founded in April 1827 through a decree by Francisco de Paula Santander, making it one of the oldest public institutions of higher education in Colombia. Its origins trace back to the colonial era, with the Major Seminary of Popayán established in the early seventeenth century serving as a formative precursor. 

The university is located in Popayán, the capital of the Cauca Department in southwestern Colombia. 

The University of Cauca comprises into nine faculties: arts, agricultural sciences, health sciences, accounting, economics and management, humanities and social sciences, natural sciences exact and education, law, political and social sciences, civil engineering, and electronic and telecommunications engineering. These faculties offer a variety of degree programmes at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, supported by a wide range of research groups and continuing education initiatives.

Internationally, the university has developed partnerships with institutions across the globe including countries such as Sweden, Hungary, Spain, Mexico, and Peru. 

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Key Student Statistics

A breakdown of student statistics at the University of Cauca

gender ratio
Student gender ratio
49 F : 51 M (1)
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International student percentage
0% (1)
student per staff
Students per staff
12.6 (1)
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Student total
16898 (1)

Based on data collected for the (1) World University Rankings 2026

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Subjects Taught at the University of Cauca

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Arts and Humanities

  • Architecture
  • Art, Performing Art and Design
  • History, Philosophy and Theology
  • Languages, Literature and Linguistics

Business and Economics

  • Accounting and Finance
  • Business and Management
  • Economics and Econometrics

Computer Science

  • Computer Science

Education Studies

  • Education

Engineering

  • Civil Engineering
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering
  • General Engineering

Law

  • Law

Life Sciences

  • Agriculture and Forestry

Medical and Health

  • Medicine and Dentistry

Physical Sciences

  • Chemistry
  • Geology, Environmental, Earth and Marine Sciences
  • Mathematics and Statistics
  • Physics and Astronomy

Social Sciences

  • Geography
  • Politics and International Studies
  • Sociology