Libre University of Colombia, Private university in northern Bogotá, Colombia.
The Libre University of Colombia is a private institution with campuses across Colombia, offering undergraduate and graduate education to over 37,000 students. The schools provide 67 undergraduate programs and 163 graduate programs across their locations.
The institution was founded in 1890 as the Republican University of Colombia and renamed in 1923 under Benjamin Herrera's direction. This change marked a turning point in the school's academic and mission-driven approach.
The institution carries the motto 'Scientia Fons Libertatis,' reflecting its commitment to freedom of thought and expression. You can sense this openness in the way students and faculty engage with diverse ideas across campuses.
Academic resources are available through the university's open-access publishing platform, where research papers and educational materials can be accessed freely. This makes learning materials available to everyone without cost.
The institution operates its own publishing operation, making research produced by faculty and students freely available to the public. This combination of teaching and publishing within a single organization sets it apart.
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