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{{Infobox university
{{Infobox_University
|name = Colombian School of engineering
|name = Colombian School of Engineering
|native_name = Escuela Colombiana de Ingeniería
|native_name = Escuela Colombiana de Ingeniería
|image = Escuela_colombiana_de_ingenieria_logo.png
|latin_name =
|image = [[Image:Index r1 c2.gif]]
|motto = ''We build integral people with high scientific, technical and humanistic preparation, with an ethical compromise and a social solidarity spirit''
|motto = ''We build integral people with high scientific, technical and humanistic preparation, with an ethical compromise and a social solidarity spirit''
|established = October 20th, 1972
|established = March 24, 1973
|type = [[Private university|Private]]
|type = [[Private university|Private]]
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|principal = Ing. Roberto Ríos Martínez<ref name="principal">{{cite web|url=http://www.escuelaing.edu.co/escuela/directivos/rectoria.htm|title=Principal|access-date=2008-04-30|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080907074149/http://www.escuelaing.edu.co/escuela/directivos/rectoria.htm|archive-date=2008-09-07|url-status=dead}}</ref>
|endowment =
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|principal = Javier Botero Álvarez<ref name="principal">{{cite web|url=http://www.escuelaing.edu.co/escuela/directivos/rectoria.htm|title=Principal|accessdate=2008-04-30}}</ref>
|students = 4600
|students = 4600
|undergrad =
|undergrad =
|postgrad =
|postgrad =
|staff =
|staff =
|city = [[Bogotá, D.C.]]
|city = [[Bogotá]]
|state = [[Bogotá, D.C.]]
|country = [[Colombia]]
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|country = [[Colombia]] [[Image:Flag of Colombia.svg|20px|]]|
|address = Ak. 45 No. 205-59 (Autopista Norte)
|address = Ak. 45 No. 205-59 (Autopista Norte)
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|campus = Urban, {{convert|70|acre|m2}}
|telephone = +57 (1) 6683600
|other_name = ECI, La Escuela
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|campus = [[urban area|Urban]], {{convert|70|acre|m2|sing=on}}
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|website = {{url|www.escuelaing.edu.co}}
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|nickname = ECI
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|website = http://www.escuelaing.edu.co/
|logo =
|colors = [[Red]] and [[Black]] <span style="background-color:#cc0000;width:50px;border:1px solid #000000">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>&nbsp;<span style="background-color:#000000;width:50px;border:1px solid #000000">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>
|footnotes =
|footnotes =
|logo = Escuela colombiana de ingenieria logo2.png
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}}The '''Escuela Colombiana de Ingeniería''' (Spanish for ''Colombian School of Engineering'') Julio Garavito is a private [[engineering]]-based school. Currently, the school is located on a {{convert|70|acre|m2|sing=on}} campus in a beautiful natural environment in the north part of [[Bogotá]] and has approximately 4,600 students in undergraduate and graduate programs. It includes complete state-of-the art laboratories, advanced computer systems, one of the largest collections of Engineering texts and journals in Colombia as well as international and national access to information via the internet.<ref name="about">{{cite web|url=http://www.escuelaing.edu.co/eng/eng.htm|title=About us(English Version)|accessdate=2008-04-30}}</ref>
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The '''Escuela Colombiana de Ingeniería''' (Spanish for ''Colombian School of Engineering'') Julio Garavito is a private [[engineering]]-based university. The school is located on a {{convert|70|acre|m2|adj=on}} campus in a beautiful natural environment in the north part of [[Bogotá]] and has approximately 4,600 students in undergraduate and graduate programs. It includes laboratories, computer systems, one of the largest collections of engineering texts and journals in Colombia as well as international and national access to information via the internet.<ref name="about">{{cite web|url=http://www.escuelaing.edu.co/eng/eng.htm|title=About us(English Version)|access-date=2008-04-30|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080724221543/http://www.escuelaing.edu.co/eng/eng.htm|archive-date=2008-07-24|url-status=dead}}</ref>


== History ==
== History ==


Taking its name from Colombian engineer and astronomer [[Julio Garavito]], the school was founded on October 20 of 1972, when the constitution act of the Colombian School of Engineering was signed, it started as an ambitious educational project with the goal of make excellent engineers.
Taking its name from Colombian engineer and astronomer [[Julio Garavito]], the school was founded on October 20, 1972, when the constitution act of the Colombian School of Engineering was signed.


The first established program was the Civil Engineering, followed by the Electric and Systems ([[Computer Sciences]]) Engineerings. Later, by the time the School got one of the most prestigious places among the Colombian superior educational institutions, the Industrial Engineering, Electronics Engineering and Economics programs were added.
The first established program was Civil Engineering, followed by Electric and Systems ([[Computer Science]]) Engineering. Later, the Industrial Engineering, Electronics Engineering and Economics programs were added.


In the year 2002 the Board of directors approved the creation of the Administration and International business program.
In 2002 the Board of directors approved the creation of the Administration and International business program.


The school's structure has diversified ever since opening several other courses and specializations.
The school's structure has diversified ever since offering several additional courses and specializations.


The teachers and engineers who founded the school are:
The teachers and engineers who founded the school are:
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*Ernesto Obregón Torres
*Ernesto Obregón Torres
*Armando Palomino Infante
*Armando Palomino Infante
*Armando Mickey Mouse
*Ricardo Quintana Sighinolfi
*Ricardo Quintana Sighinolfi
*Ricardo Rincón Hernández
*Ricardo Rincón Hernández
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*Jairo Uribe Escamilla.
*Jairo Uribe Escamilla.


The foundation act was signed also by the following Colombian Entrepreneurs, who contributed to the initiation and foundation of the School as benefactors:
The foundation act was signed also by the following Colombian entrepreneurs, who contributed to the initiation and foundation of the school as benefactors:


*Jaime Michelsen Uribe
*Jaime Michelsen Uribe
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*Javier Ramírez Soto
*Javier Ramírez Soto
*Bernardo Saiz de Castro
*Bernardo Saiz de Castro
*Luis Carlos Sarmiento Angulo
*Luis Carlos Sarmiento Angulo
*Luis Alberto Serna Cortés.
*Luis Alberto Serna Cortés.


In January 1973 the founders told about the School foundation and the start of academics labors started with 88 students on March 20th of the same year.<ref name="history">{{cite web|url=http://www.escuelaing.edu.co/escuela/infogeneral/historia.htm|title=Fundación|accessdate=2008-04-30}}</ref>
In January 1973 the founders told about the school foundation and the start of academics labors with 88 students on March 20 of the same year.<ref name="history">{{cite web|url=http://www.escuelaing.edu.co/escuela/infogeneral/historia.htm |title=Fundación |access-date=2008-04-30 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070621132710/http://www.escuelaing.edu.co/escuela/infogeneral/historia.htm |archive-date=June 21, 2007 }}</ref>


== Academics ==
== Academics ==


The '''Escuela Colombiana de Ingeniería''' offers, as of 2007, 8 undergraduate programs. It has approximately 4600 students in both undergraduate and graduate programs
The Escuela Colombiana de Ingeniería offers, as of 2007, eight undergraduate programs. It has approximately 4,600 students in undergraduate and graduate programs


===Undergraduate programs===
===Undergraduate programs===
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* Civil Engineering
* Civil Engineering
* Mechanical Engineering
* Electrical Engineering
* Electrical Engineering
* Electronic Engineering
* Electronic Engineering
* Systems Engineering ([[Computer Sciences]]/[[Software Engineering]])
* Systems Engineering ([[Computer Science]]/[[Software Engineering]])
* Industrial Engineering
* Industrial Engineering
* Economy
* Economy
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* Mathematics
* Mathematics


All the academic programs are 10 semesters with the exception of the Economics and the Administration programs which are 9 semesters.
Academic programs are 10 semesters long with the exception of the Economics and the Administration programs which are 9 semesters.


===Specializations (Graduate Programs)===
===Specializations (graduate programs)===
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* Project Management and Development
* Project Management and Development
* Design, Construction and Conservation of Highways
* Design, Construction and Conservation of Highways
* Structures
* Structures
* Hydraulic Resources and the Environment
* Hydraulic Resources and the Environment
* Environmental Sanitation
* Environmental Sanitation
* Economics for Engineers
* Economics for Engineers
* Telecommunications and e-business
* Telecommunications and e-business


==References==
==References==
{{reflist|2}}
{{reflist}}


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==External links==
*[http://www.escuelaing.edu.co/ Main Site (Spanish)]
*[http://www.escuelaing.edu.co/programas/carreras/civil/civil.htm Civil Engineering Site (Spanish)]
*[http://www.escuelaing.edu.co/programas/carreras/electrica/electrica.htm Electrical Engineering Site (Spanish)]
*[http://www.escuelaing.edu.co/programas/carreras/electronica/electronica.htm Electronics Engineering Site (Spanish)]
*[http://www.escuelaing.edu.co/programas/carreras/sistemas/sistemas.htm Computes Sciences and Engineering Site (Spanish)]
*[http://www.escuelaing.edu.co/programas/carreras/industrial/industrial.htm Industrial Engineering Site (Spanish)]
*[http://www.escuelaing.edu.co/programas/carreras/economia/economia.htm Economics Site (Spanish)]
*[http://www.escuelaing.edu.co/programas/carreras/administracion/administracion.htm Business Administration Site (Spanish)]
*[http://www.escuelaing.edu.co/programas/carreras/matematicas/matematicas.htm Mathematics Site (Spanish)]


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[[Category:Engineering universities and colleges]]
[[Category:Universities and colleges in Colombia|Escuela de Ingenieria]]
[[Category:Universities and colleges in Colombia|Escuela de Ingenieria]]
[[Category:Science and technology in Colombia]]
[[Category:Science and technology in Colombia]]
[[Category:Scientific organisations based in Colombia]]

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[[es:Escuela Colombiana de Ingeniería]]

Latest revision as of 12:18, 27 October 2023

Colombian School of Engineering
Escuela Colombiana de Ingeniería
Other name
ECI, La Escuela
MottoWe build integral people with high scientific, technical and humanistic preparation, with an ethical compromise and a social solidarity spirit
TypePrivate
EstablishedMarch 24, 1973
PrincipalIng. Roberto Ríos Martínez[1]
Students4600
Address
Ak. 45 No. 205-59 (Autopista Norte)
,
Bogotá
,
Colombia

4°46′57.69″N 74°2′32.12″W / 4.7826917°N 74.0422556°W / 4.7826917; -74.0422556
CampusUrban, 70 acres (280,000 m2)
Colors    Red & black
Websitewww.escuelaing.edu.co

The Escuela Colombiana de Ingeniería (Spanish for Colombian School of Engineering) Julio Garavito is a private engineering-based university. The school is located on a 70-acre (280,000 m2) campus in a beautiful natural environment in the north part of Bogotá and has approximately 4,600 students in undergraduate and graduate programs. It includes laboratories, computer systems, one of the largest collections of engineering texts and journals in Colombia as well as international and national access to information via the internet.[2]

History[edit]

Taking its name from Colombian engineer and astronomer Julio Garavito, the school was founded on October 20, 1972, when the constitution act of the Colombian School of Engineering was signed.

The first established program was Civil Engineering, followed by Electric and Systems (Computer Science) Engineering. Later, the Industrial Engineering, Electronics Engineering and Economics programs were added.

In 2002 the Board of directors approved the creation of the Administration and International business program.

The school's structure has diversified ever since offering several additional courses and specializations.

The teachers and engineers who founded the school are:

  • Luis Guillermo Aycardi Barrero
  • Jorge Eduardo Estrada Villegas
  • Manuel García López
  • Gonzalo Jiménez Escobar
  • Ernesto Obregón Torres
  • Armando Palomino Infante
  • Ricardo Quintana Sighinolfi
  • Ricardo Rincón Hernández
  • Alejandro Sandino Pardo
  • Ignacio Umaña de Brigard
  • Jairo Uribe Escamilla.

The foundation act was signed also by the following Colombian entrepreneurs, who contributed to the initiation and foundation of the school as benefactors:

  • Jaime Michelsen Uribe
  • Bernardo Pizano Brigard
  • Javier Ramírez Soto
  • Bernardo Saiz de Castro
  • Luis Carlos Sarmiento Angulo
  • Luis Alberto Serna Cortés.

In January 1973 the founders told about the school foundation and the start of academics labors with 88 students on March 20 of the same year.[3]

Academics[edit]

The Escuela Colombiana de Ingeniería offers, as of 2007, eight undergraduate programs. It has approximately 4,600 students in undergraduate and graduate programs

Undergraduate programs[edit]

  • Civil Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Electronic Engineering
  • Systems Engineering (Computer Science/Software Engineering)
  • Industrial Engineering
  • Economy
  • Administration (with emphasis in business and international finances)
  • Mathematics

Academic programs are 10 semesters long with the exception of the Economics and the Administration programs which are 9 semesters.

Specializations (graduate programs)[edit]

  • Project Management and Development
  • Design, Construction and Conservation of Highways
  • Structures
  • Hydraulic Resources and the Environment
  • Environmental Sanitation
  • Economics for Engineers
  • Telecommunications and e-business

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Principal". Archived from the original on 2008-09-07. Retrieved 2008-04-30.
  2. ^ "About us(English Version)". Archived from the original on 2008-07-24. Retrieved 2008-04-30.
  3. ^ "Fundación". Archived from the original on June 21, 2007. Retrieved 2008-04-30.

4°46′56″N 74°2′38″W / 4.78222°N 74.04389°W / 4.78222; -74.04389

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