University Extership of Colombia

What University Extership of Colombia does

Universidad Externado de Colombia is a private, independent, secular university founded in 1886 and headquartered in the La Candelaria neighborhood of Bogotá. It is dedicated exclusively to teaching and research in the Social Sciences, with 12 academic units spanning Derecho (Law), Administración de Empresas, Economía, Comunicación Social, Finanzas/Gobierno/Relaciones Internacionales, Ciencias Sociales y Humanas, Estudios del Patrimonio Cultural, and others. The university holds an 8-year Institutional Accreditation of High Quality from the Colombian Ministry of Education (Resolution 006538, April 2021) — the maximum accreditation period — and has maintained a position among Colombia's top six universities for 140 years.

The institution delivers undergraduate (Pregrado), graduate (Posgrado: especializaciones, maestrías, doctorados), and continuing education (Educación Continuada) programs through both in-person and virtual modalities. Underlying technology includes Avante (Banner) for academic management, Recruit for admissions, Argos for reporting, a virtual education platform operated by the Dirección de Innovación Educativa Digital, the Delfos data analysis center, a mobile application on iOS and Android, and a student counseling system. Revenue is generated primarily through tuition and academic fees across the three program tiers (undergraduate, graduate, continuing education), supplemented by research and consulting services through the faculties and by extension services such as diplomados, cursos, and talleres. Distribution relies on a Bogotá main campus plus a regional footprint spanning 20+ Colombian cities, direct enrollment via the admissions office, and a virtual platform for remote learners.

Beyond degree programs, the university operates three UNESCO Chairs, hosts the World Constitutional Law Congress (WCCL 2026), maintains academic partnerships with Universidad de Barcelona, Universidad Pompeu Fabra, and Universidad de Essex for joint master's programs, and runs specialized units including a Gender Unit (Unidad de Género), the Centro Externadista de Paz, and the Cátedra de Género Policarpa. Certifications include ISO 9001:2015 (ICONTEC), IQNET, and NTC5906. The go-to-market motion is sales-led through the admissions office and supplemented by website, social media, email, and educational fairs.

Name

University Extership of Colombia

Legal name

Universidad Externado de Colombia

Website

https://uexternado.edu.co

Company type

Private

Founded year

1886

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Universidad Externado de Colombia is a private, secular Bogotá-based university founded in 1886, dedicated exclusively to teaching and research in the Social Sciences. It serves undergraduate, graduate, and continuing-education students across 20+ Colombian cities and is ranked among Colombia's top six universities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Research Universities with Multi-Campus Systems (EDAHAAAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Online Nonprofit Universities (EDAHALAK), University/College Continuing Education (Extension) Programs (EDAAAEAA)

Keywords

• Higher education services
• Social sciences research
• University degree programs
• Continuing education courses
• Graduate academic programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Bogotá

HQ country

Colombia

HQ region

Latin America

Offices20 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Academic Fees: Revenue from undergraduate, graduate, and continuing education programs through tuition payments
2. Research and Consulting Services: Revenue from research projects, publications, and specialized consulting through various faculties
3. Extension Services: Revenue from professional development courses, workshops, and extension programs

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Universidad Externado de Colombia delivers undergraduate, graduate, and continuing education programs in Social Sciences and related disciplines (Law, Economics, Administration, Communication, Finance/Government/International Relations, among others) through on-campus instruction at its Bogotá headquarters and a network of regional campuses across Colombia, as well as through virtual education modalities. It also produces research and consulting services through dedicated centers and UNESCO Chairs.

Product overview

Universidad Externado de Colombia is a higher education institution offering a comprehensive portfolio of academic programs and support services. The university provides undergraduate (Pregrados) and graduate programs including specializations (Especializaciones), master's degrees (Maestrías), and doctorates (Doctorados), along with continuing education (Educación Continuada) and virtual education (Educación Virtual) options. Academic offerings span multiple faculties including Administration, Tourism and Hospitality, Law, Economics, Finance and Government, Communication, Social Sciences, and Cultural Heritage Studies. The institution supports students through services including academic advising (Sistema de Asesoría Estudiantil), library resources, financial aid, and the CISE information center. Specialized programs include the Cátedra de Género Policarpa for gender studies and hosts major academic events like WCCL 2026.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Pregrados (Undergraduate Programs) Undergraduate degree programs offered across multiple faculties including Derecho, Administración de Empresas, Administración de Empresas Turísticas y Hoteleras, Economía, Comunicación Social – Periodismo, Contaduría Pública, Finanzas/Gobierno y Relaciones Internacionales, Ciencias Sociales y Humanas, Ciencias de la Educación, Estudios del Patrimonio Cultural, and Matemáticas, among others, for prospective first-degree students in Colombia.
• Posgrados (Graduate Programs)

Quantifiable outcome

• Maintained top 6 university ranking in Colombia for 140 years
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Banco de Alimentos de BogotáminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic alliance for humanitarian aid collection following the Venezuela earthquake disaster. The university partnered with the food bank to collect and distribute essential supplies (non-perishable food, clothing, hygiene items, blankets) to earthquake victims in Venezuela through the #140Razones solidarity campaign.
• RCN y NTN24minorGTM or Marketing PartnerAlliance with RCN television network and NTN24 news channel to advance gender equity initiatives. Rector Hernando Parra Nieto and journalist Juan Lozano (director of 'Mujeres de Ataque') established partnership to amplify efforts in the fight for gender equity through joint media initiatives.
• Secretaría Distrital de la MujerminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on gender equality initiatives including participation in the Mesa de Prevención de Violencias Basadas en Género de las Instituciones de Educación Superior. The university participates in district-level coordination to develop prevention strategies and care protocols for gender-based violence.
• Universidad de BarcelonaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partnership for joint master's programs in law. The university offers a Master's in Criminal Law and Criminal Sciences together with the Universidad de Barcelona and Universidad Pompeu Fabra.
• Universidad Pompeu FabraminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partnership for joint master's programs in law. Collaboration in the Master's in Criminal Law and Criminal Sciences program.
• Universidad de EssexminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational academic partnership offering courses on evidence-based decision-making in collaboration with the Faculty of Economics and FIGRI.
• Instituto Iberoamericano de Lenguas Indígenas (IIALI)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for indigenous languages preservation and research, collaborating on events analyzing the importance of indigenous languages in Iberoamerica.
• Fondo para el Desarrollo de los Pueblos Indígenas de América Latina y el Caribe (FILAC)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on indigenous peoples' development initiatives and language preservation projects in Latin America and the Caribbean.
• Colegio Caballito de MarminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with collective Caballito de Mar for experiential activities during the Cátedra de Género Policarpa, developing workshops on conscious masculinities, gender gaps, and care economy.
• Universidad del RosariominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic collaboration on international law discussions, including the 'Conflicto Israelí-Palestino: Consecuencias de la decisión de la Corte Internacional de Justicia' conference.
• Pontificia Universidad JaverianaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint academic events on international legal issues, including the Corte Internacional de Justicia discussions.
• Teatro NacionalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration for cultural and academic events including the 'Voces y silencios: acceso a la justicia en casos de violencia' conversatorio held in conjunction with the play 'Prima Facie' by Suzie Miller.
• Asociación Internacional de Derecho Constitucional (IACL)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHosting the World Constitutional Law Congress (WCCL 2026), the most important international event in constitutional law. The university serves as the global epicenter for this major academic gathering.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Others

• Universidad de Barcelona: Spanish public university and academic partner of the Externado for the joint Master's in Criminal Law and Criminal Sciences program. Included as an ecosystem/partner connection rather than a direct competitor, illustrating the international academic network in which the Externado participates.

Direct peers

• Universidad Sergio Arboleda: Bogotá-based private university with a similar profile to the Externado, focusing on law, political science, and social sciences. Directly competes in the same student recruitment pool and program categories.
• Universidad EAFIT: Leading Colombian private university based in Medellín with strong programs in economics, finance, business, and law. Comparable in quality positioning and competes for top-tier students in overlapping programs.
• Pontificia Universidad Javeriana: Top Bogotá-based private university with strong programs in law, social sciences, economics, and medicine. Competes directly with the Externado for high-achieving students and faculty in overlapping disciplines.
• Universidad de los Andes: Colombia's leading private research university, headquartered in Bogotá. Directly competes with the Externado for top-tier students, faculty, and research prestige, particularly in law, economics, and social sciences.
• Universidad del Rosario: Historic Bogotá private university with particular strength in law and biomedical sciences. Comparable to the Externado in size, heritage, and focus on legal/social-science education; the two institutions also co-host academic events on international law.

Broad incumbents

• Universidad de Antioquia: Major Colombian public university with broad program offerings across all major disciplines. Comparable in scale and regional influence, and competes with the Externado for research prestige and graduate students.
• Universidad del Valle: Large Colombian public university based in Cali with research strengths in social sciences and health. Comparable in research output and competing for similar graduate and research funding pools.
• Universidad Nacional de Colombia: Colombia's flagship public research university with multi-campus presence across the country. While public (vs. the Externado's private status), it competes broadly for the same top students, faculty, and research funding in social sciences and law.

Regional players

• ITAM (Instituto Tecnológico Autónomo de México): Leading Mexican private university with a comparable profile to the Externado — focused on social sciences, economics, law, and business, with strong research output. Comparable in mission and brand positioning, though geographically separate.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/UExternado
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/universidad-externado-de-colombia

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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