The Association of Colombian Universities , also known as ASCUN, is a non-profit

Non-profit organization

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, non-governmental organization

Non-governmental organization

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, that congregates the public

Public university

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 and private

Private university

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 Colombia

Colombia

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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

Higher education

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, promote continuing education

Continuing education

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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.

External links

• Association of Colombian Universities official site