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The Association of Colombian Universities ( es, Asociación Colombiana de Universidades), also known as ASCUN, is a non-profit, non-governmental organization, that congregates the public and
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Colombia Colombia (, ; ), officially the Republic of Colombia, is a country in South America with insular regions in North America—near Nicaragua's Caribbean coast—as well as in the Pacific Ocean. The Colombian mainland is bordered by the Car ...
n universities. Its primary objectives are to serve as a permanent space for the discussion of the present and future of the Colombian universities, establish a link between the universities and the national government, perform academic research about higher education, promote
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, academic development, establishment of research networks, provide information services, and maintain inter-institutional and international relationships. The association counts with 75 affiliated institutions, located in the whole country.


See also

* List of universities in Colombia


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External links


Official website
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