University of Cartagena facts for kids
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Universidad de Cartagena
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Other name
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UniCartagena |
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| Motto | Siempre a la altura de los tiempos |
| Type | Public research university |
| Established | 1827 |
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Academic affiliations
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ASCUN, AUIP, SUE |
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Colombia
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| Colors | Black and gold |
The University of Cartagena (also known as UniCartagena) is a large public university located mainly in Cartagena, Colombia. It's a place where students can learn many different subjects. The university offers programs for both undergraduate (first degree) and postgraduate (advanced degrees) students, including two doctorate programs.
UniCartagena is part of important groups like the Association of Colombian Universities. On March 26, 2014, the Ministry of Education gave the University of Cartagena a special award for its high quality. This made it the first and only public university in Colombia's Caribbean region to receive such an honor.
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A Look Back in Time: The University's History
The idea for a university in the Caribbean part of Colombia started in 1826. General Francisco de Paula Santander made a rule that allowed it to be created. The city of Cartagena was chosen as its home.
On October 6, 1827, a very important leader, Simon Bolivar, officially started the university. It was first called the University of Magdalena and the Isthmus because Panama was part of Colombia back then. Later, as things changed in the country, it became the University of Cartagena. At first, it only taught two main subjects: Law and Medicine.
In the 1950s, the university officially started using its current shield, which is like its special symbol. Over the years, the university grew. In 1989, a new Health Campus was opened. This is where students studying Medicine, Nursing, Dentistry, and Pharmaceutical Chemistry moved. Later, in 2001, the Science and Engineering subjects moved to the Stone Bolivar Campus. The Economics subjects joined them there in 2003.
The university also made it possible for students to learn from a distance starting in 1993. This means students in different towns could still get an education from UniCartagena.
What You Can Study at UniCartagena
The University of Cartagena offers many exciting programs for students. You can study for your first degree (undergraduate) or go on to get a master's degree.
Undergraduate Programs
Students can choose from a wide range of subjects, including:
- Business and Economics: Learn about how businesses work, manage projects, and handle money.
- Humanities: Explore subjects like Philosophy, History, and the study of languages and literature.
- Engineering: Study different types of engineering, such as Civil, Food, Chemical, and Systems Engineering.
- Social Sciences: Learn about how people communicate and how society works, including Social Communication and Social Work.
- Natural Sciences: Dive into subjects like Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, and Metrology.
- Health Sciences: Programs in Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Nursing, Medicine, and Dentistry.
- Law and Politics: Study Law to understand rules and government.
- Languages: Learn different foreign languages.
Master's Programs
If students want to continue their education after their first degree, they can study for a master's degree in areas like:
- Nursing
- Mathematics
- Chemistry
- Physics
- Education
- Pharmaceutical Sciences
- Environmental Sciences and Engineering
- Biochemistry
- Microbiology
- Pharmacology
- Immunology
- Philosophy
University Campuses
The University of Cartagena has several campuses, each with its own focus:
- Zaragocilla Campus: This campus is mainly for Health Sciences.
- Piedra de Bolívar Campus: Here you'll find Engineering and Economic Sciences.
- Cloister of St. Augustine Campus: This is the main campus of the university.
- Cloister of La Merced Campus: Located in the historic part of the city.
Research Institutes
The university also has special institutes where researchers work on important topics:
- Immunologic Research Institute
- International Institute of Caribbean Studies
- Institute of Water and Environmental Sanitation (IHSA)
Famous People Who Studied Here
Many notable people have studied at the University of Cartagena.
Leaders and Politicians
- Rafael Núñez – He was a lawyer and even became the president of Colombia.
- Justo Arosemena Quesada – A very important leader who helped shape Panama's identity.
- Alfonso Múnera Cavadía – A Colombian historian and ambassador.
- Manuel Amador Guerrero – A surgeon who helped Panama become an independent country and was its first president.
Writers and Journalists
- Gabriel García Márquez – He studied here and later won the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1982. He is one of the most famous writers from Colombia.
- John Jairo Junieles – A lawyer and poet who won several national and international poetry awards.
See also
In Spanish: Universidad de Cartagena para niños
