About Us

The University of Cauca is a well known public institution within Colombia offering higher education for 180 years. Over its long history the university has graduated many distinguished alumni including among others, Poets, Writers, Scientists, Politicians, Lawyers, Engineers and more impressively Colombian Presidents.  


The University is located in the city of Popayan and offers educational services for students all over the country. The students at the University of Cauca will find a relaxed and peaceful environment to complete their undergraduate and graduate programs not only in the campus but also in the beautiful city of Popayan. Unicauca (University of Cauca) offers the possibility of higher level education to the people of the regions of the department of Cauca. 

The University is located in the capital city of Popayan in the Cauca Department which is the southern area of Colombia. The university offers a wide range of undergraduate, graduate and masters programs to students from the region and country. Students at the University of Cauca find a relaxed and peaceful environment to complete their studies in the beautiful historic campus and public areas within the city of Popayan and other campuses in Cauca.