Tecnológico de Antioquia facts for kids
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Tecnológico de Antioquia
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| Motto | Education without borders |
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| Type | Public, National |
| Established | 1983 |
| Rector | Leonardo García Botero |
| Location | , , |
| Nickname | TdeA |
| Website | http://www.tdea.edu.co/ |
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The Tecnológico de Antioquia (TdeA) is a special school in Colombia. It is also known as the Antioquia Institute of Technology. This school helps students get a higher education. It teaches skills in technology and other professional areas. The main campus is in Medellín, a big city in the Antioquia region.
On March 14, 2023, the Tecnológico de Antioquia celebrated a big birthday. It marked its 40th year as a place for higher learning.
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Exploring the Campus
The Tecnológico de Antioquia has a large and welcoming campus. It covers an area of about 38,000 square meters. More than 13,000 square meters are beautiful green spaces.
What You'll Find on Campus
The campus has many useful buildings and areas for students.
- There are places for classes and offices.
- You can find a library for studying and research.
- There are special computer rooms.
- The school has many laboratories for different subjects.
- For sports, there is a covered arena and a gym.
- Students can also enjoy a swimming pool and a soccer field.
- There are cafes and parks for relaxing.
Academic Programs and Faculties
The Tecnológico de Antioquia offers many different study programs. It has 40 programs in total. These programs are at different levels. Some are technical, some are technological, and some are full university degrees. Students can study for their first degree (undergraduate) or for advanced degrees (graduate). All programs are officially recognized. One program, preschool education, has a special high-quality award.
How the School is Organized
The school is divided into five main sections called faculties. Each faculty focuses on different subjects.
- Education and Social Sciences: This faculty teaches about teaching and how people live together.
- Forensic and Health: Here, students learn about solving crimes and health care.
- Informatics: This faculty is all about computers and technology.
- Management: Students learn how to run businesses and organizations.
- Earth Sciences and Environment: This area focuses on our planet and protecting nature.
International Connections: The Fulbright Program
The Tecnológico de Antioquia has welcomed many scholars from the Fulbright Program. The Fulbright Program is a special exchange program. It allows students and professors from different countries to study and teach abroad. This helps share knowledge and build friendships between nations.
See also
In Spanish: Tecnológico de Antioquia para niños
