University of America

Universidad de América

Type	Private University
Established	1956
President	Mario Posada García-Peña
Location	Bogotá , Colombia 4°36′07″N 74°03′43″W / 4.601893°N 74.061818°W / 4.601893; -74.061818Coordinates: 4°36′07″N 74°03′43″W / 4.601893°N 74.061818°W / 4.601893; -74.061818
Campus	Urban
Website	uamerica.edu.co

The University of America is a private and nonsectarian coeducational research university located in Bogotá, Colombia.

Founded as an architecture school in 1956, the school grew into an interdisciplinary and technological research institution. The university emphasizes quality over size, concentrating on a core of academic disciplines with a strong reputation in engineering and applied sciences.^{[citation needed]}

The university has three schools, containing 8 academic departments; particularly noted^[who?] are its programs in chemical, mechanical and petroleum engineering.

In 1957, the University of America was one of the four founding members of the Colombian Association of Universities "ASCUN" (Asociación Colombiana de Universidades).

Academics[]

University of America is a highly selective institution that attracts students from all over the country with its reputation.

Academic departments[]

• Division of Economics, and Finance
• Division of Engineering and Applied Science
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Industrial Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Petroleum Engineering
• Division of Architecture

Campuses[]

Main campus[]

"Los Cerros", University of America's main campus is on the East Hill of Monserrate Hill in Bogotá, overlooking the colonial quarter and downtown of the city.

Casa de los Derechos del Hombre[]

External links and references[]

• Official website

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