In a historic step toward strengthening higher education in Colombia, the National Pedagogical University will receive a significant building located at Carrera 5 # 11-43, in Bogotá’s Historic Center.
The property covers 596 m² and the built area is 2,342 m². The total projected investment is $19,314,610,000, which includes acquisition, designs, adaptations, and equipment.
This building, strategically located in an area of high heritage value, will allow for the expansion and improvement of the University’s facilities, providing students, faculty, and administrators with a modern and functional environment for academic development and research.
During the last Council of Ministers, the Minister of Education, Daniel Rojas, highlighted the importance of this project and said: “In fact, to invite the citizens and you (President Gustavo Petro), the next headquarters is a building built in downtown Bogotá for the Pedagogical University. We want to inaugurate it this month.” Similarly, in this televised segment, the Minister reiterated the recent handover of the administrative building for the educator of educators located at 12-77 Calle 72.
This announcement reiterates the pact for education signed by Minister Rojas and UPN Rector Helberth Choachí during the handover of the administrative building.