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Santiago de Cali University

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The Santiago de Cali University (USC) is a private university, subject to inspection and surveillance through the Ministry of National Education of Colombia. Located in southwestern Colombia, with a main office in the Pampalinda neighborhood, and another office in the Santa Rosa neighborhood in the center of the city, in Cali. In addition to its main headquarters, it has a branch in Palmira, Cauca Valley.

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Santiago de Cali University
Carrera 63, Cali

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Universidad Santiago de Cali

Carrera 63
760035 Cali (Comuna 19)
Valle del Cauca, Colombia
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